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Use Your Vision Benefits Before the Year Ends

Learn how to make the most of your vision benefits before they expire with tips from Regional Eye Center.

What is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy for Dry Eye?

Find out how IPL therapy offers a breakthrough treatment for dry eye symptoms caused by inflammation and gland dysfunction.

How Common is Cataract Surgery? 3 Helpful Tips for Deciding

Learn how cataract surgery can restore your vision and find out if it’s the right choice for you.

Back-to-School Eye Exams: Setting Kids Up for Success

Discover why back-to-school eye exams are essential for your child’s academic performance and overall well-being....

Can You Swim with Contact Lenses? Here’s What You Need to Know

Discover the risks of swimming with contact lenses and how to protect your eyes while enjoying the water.

What Age Do Teens No Longer Need Annual Eye Exams?

Annual eye exams are essential for teens to maintain clear vision and detect potential problems early, even if they don’t wear glasses.

Eye Allergies: Tips to Fight Them

Find relief from eye allergies with practical tips and treatments to ease symptoms and protect your eye health.  ...

Alumier MD Facial Care Products: Enhancing Eye Health and Beauty

At Regional Eye Center, we understand the importance of comprehensive eye care, which extends beyond vision correction to include the health and beauty of the...

What is Retinal Imaging?

Retinal imaging is a non-invasive technology that provides detailed images of your retina to detect eye diseases early.

Nutrition and Macular Degeneration

Learn how a nutrient-rich diet can help reduce your risk of macular degeneration and support lifelong eye health.

The Dangers of Foreign Bodies in Your Eyes

Uncover the dangers of foreign bodies in the eye and why quick medical attention is vital. Count on Regional Eye Center for expert care in...

Closure of Our Montezuma Location

We understand that this may be an inconvenience for our patients local to Montezuma, but please be assured that all of our patients will be...

Preparing for Cataract Surgery: What to Expect | Cataract Surgery at Regional Eye Center

During cataract surgery, your eye doctor removes the eye’s cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens.

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams in Detecting Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.

How Diabetes Increases Dry Eye Risk in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why...

How Long Does It Take To Switch From Glasses to Scleral Lenses?

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Americus eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and...

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage...

Natural And Holistic Dry Eye Treatments

Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your...

High Blood Sugar Linked to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Regional Eye...

Supplements That Slow AMD Progression

Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a...

Raising Awareness About Keratoconus

World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and...

Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?

Many conditions can cause hazy vision and difficulty focusing, including dry eye syndrome. Here’s how your Regional Eye Center in can help....

Could You Pass on the Keratoconus Gene?

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on...

Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...

Childhood Glaucoma: Here’s What You Need to Know

Glaucoma in children is rare, but when it occurs, it must be treated with surgery to prevent vision loss. Read on to learn more about...

How Long Does It Take for Macular Degeneration to Progress?

Macular degeneration is a disease that can threaten your sight as it progresses, but early diagnosis and treatment can delay and even lower your risk...

Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...

Can You Wear Contacts With Corneal Dystrophy?

If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many...

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...

What Are the 5 Most Common Dry Eye Symptoms?

Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels...

Ways You Can Prevent Vision Loss From Glaucoma

Unfortunately, glaucoma doesn't show any symptoms until its advanced stages. Read on to learn what you can to preserve your vision and live your best...

5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Regional Eye Center without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of...

LASIK Complications: How Scleral Lenses Can Help You Regain Clear Vision

Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution...

Start The Year Right With A Pediatric Eye Exam

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...

Why Get Custom Contact Lenses?

Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses...

How High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Vision Loss

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you're at risk of developing certain eye diseases. Read on to find out how to protect your...

Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...

Hyperopia and Your Child

Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...

Why Is There Sticky Mucus In My Eye?

Whether you call it eye goop, crusties or gunk, there are times when a bit of mucus around your eyes is normal — and times...

Everything You Need To Know About Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly...

Can Cataract Surgery Prevent Dementia?

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

June 27 Is National Sunglasses Day!

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

What’s The Connection Between Dry Eye And Asthma?

Studies have found a correlation between asthma and dry eye syndrome. Fortunately, a dry eye optometrist can help by treating your uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.

How Eye Disease And Cataracts Affected The Work Of Famous Artists

Eye conditions like cataracts and retinal disease affect the way we see the world, and may have influenced the famous works of several well-known artists.

What to Avoid If You Have Glaucoma

Untreated, glaucoma can lead to vision loss and even blindness. Because glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure, it might help to modify or avoid...

See Under the Sea & in the Swimming Pool Too

Wear goggles for clear & healthy underwater vision You don’t swim naked at a public beach or swimming pool, and you shouldn’t swim with naked...