Dr. Michael Lieppman

Astigmatism results from a change in the standard shape of the eye. Normally the eye is round, but astigmatism is the product of an oval eye surface. Proper prescription eyewear can correct the problem.

Although more men suffer from color blindness than women, it is believed that more women are carriers of this genetic trait than men. Roughly 0.5 percent of women suffer from any form of color blindness.

If you have itchy and swollen eyes from allergies or someone's perfume, you can use agrimony leaves and infuse them into a liquid to apply to your eyes. This will reduce the swelling and keep your eyes feeling fresh and normal.

Some of the main treatment options for nearsightedness include laser procedures such as LASIK, glasses, contact lenses, and corneal-reshaping procedures.

If your child appears to have misaligned or crossed eyes, your child is unlikely to outgrow them and may require treatments such as eyeglasses, eye drops, or surgery.

Did you know that some types of sunglasses are more beneficial to your eyes than others? Sunglasses that wrap around your head and block out blue light are most effective at protecting your eyes from UV light.

Do you often forget to take out your daytime only contact lenses before bed? Remember, bacteria and dirt can become lodged under lenses, leading to irritation and possible infection.

Over time, using low-quality cosmetics can cause the skin around your eyes to dry, wrinkle, and can result in excess pigmentation around your eyes.

If your eyes are inflamed, make sure you splash them with cold water and then use moisturizing drops until you can get in to see us. When your eyes get inflamed, conjunctivitis is a possibility, so you always need to see us.

Did you know that other aspects of your health can affect the quality of your vision now and in the future? For instance, those with a history of diabetes or high blood pressure could be at an increased risk for vision problems.

If you are going in for an eye exam that requires your eyes to be dilated, you should consider bringing someone with you to drive you home, as dilation can make your vision quite blurry temporarily.

One of the best tools for determining whether you have astigmatism is a manual keratometer, which measures the curvature of your cornea.

Did you know that many children who are born farsighted outgrow it? This is because a child's eyeballs grow longer as he or she ages.