Garey Vision Center

"Glaucoma" is a general term describing a range of conditions that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision, often due to increased pressure in the inner eye. While close to 3 million Americans are estimated to have glaucoma, nearly half remain undiagnosed and untreated.

We recognize how spending your days working on a computer can lead to everything from neck pain to eyestrain. Let’s talk about what you can do to minimize the damage the glare from your computer is doing to your eyes during your next appointment.

Studies show that glaucoma is particularly prevalent in African-Americans and Hispanics who are 65 years old or older. In fact, the most common type of glaucoma is up to 4 times more likely in African Americans than in white Americans, according to experts.

Blinking lubricates the eye and is an important feature of good eye health. One common problem with watching too much electronic media is that digital screens typically cause the eye to blink less frequently.

During allergy season, many people suffer from red, gritty and itchy eyes. The list of top contenders changes from year to year, but some of the worst cities for allergies include Louisville (KY), Knoxville (TN), Chattanooga (TN), Charlotte (NC), Greensboro (NC) and Jackson (MS).

UV exposure can have important implications for eye health, and especially in the development of cataracts. Staying in the shade doesn't eliminate the threat caused by ultraviolet light, either. Care to guess how much UV exposure can occur in partial shade? That would be about 40 percent.

Do you ever notice eye pain or pressure between your annual eye exams that you can’t explain? Since pain and pressure can indicate a number of underlying conditions, it’s always a good idea to have us check you out when you have these symptoms.

If you’ve never considered contact lenses in the past because you worried about forgetting to take them out at night, it’s time to look again. Many different lenses are now available for extended and overnight use.

Clean compresses can alleviate the irritation and discomfort of conjunctivitis. Optometrists recommend warm compresses for bacterial and viral conjunctivitis, but they suggest cool compresses to soothe eyes aggravated by seasonal allergies.

Use of electronic (digital) visual media can cause eye strain. This happens when the eye has to refocus constantly. Although research into electronic media based eye strain is ongoing, it is widely believed to be the most common problem associated with the use of computers, games and other digital entertainment media.

Presbyopia or farsightedness refers to the eye’s inability to properly focus on objects that are in close viewing range. According to the NIH, it’s a natural, non-threatening condition that nearly 100 percent of adults develop as they age.

Did you know that blinking is good for you? In fact, blinking is your eyes' way of washing your eyeballs and keeping them moist and clean. Almost all creatures blink, except for reptiles like snakes and other animals like fish.

If you have presbyopia, you’re not alone. The term describes the eye’s inability to bring nearby objects or images into focus. According to the National Institutes of Health, it’s the most common eye-related change associated with age.