Patricia Hernandez O.D.

There are no color pigments in your eyejust a dark brown pigment called melanin. So how do we have green or blue eyes?

If you're under 40 and in good health, you may not need a dilated exam as part of your routine eye care so long as you have one at least every few years. Talk to our eye doctor to learn more!

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Check out this short video to see the physical difference between a near-sighted and far-sighted eye.

With cataracts, your vision may become dull or blurry. If you are suffering from low vision, be sure to schedule an appointment today at TargetOptical.com!

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of severe vision loss and legal blindness in adults over 60 in the U.S. Routine eye exams are important for catching signs early! Schedule your appointment at TargetOptical.com today.

What does your eye shape say about your vision?

Allergies are not just seasonal! Indoor allergens like pet dander and dust mites can cause allergies year round!

If you are struggling with losing your vision from Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), there are still steps you can take to stay independent and improve your vision.

Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) can be passed down through generations, make sure you know your family history. Those with a history of AMD are at a higher risk.

Next time you have dry and itchy allergy eyes, try not to itch... Your eyes naturally produce tears to remove allergens and other irritants from your eyes. Give your eyes a chance to do their job!

By bypassing the lost photoreceptors in a person with vision loss, these glasses are helping the blind see for the first time.

Check out this infographic to see the breakdown by age and sex to see who cataracts affects most.

There is no cure for AMD, but some Wet AMD treatment are available and research continues to make progress in looking for more treatments.