- Headaches
- ArthritisDry eyes are also associated with certain systemic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea or Sjogren's Syndrome (a triad of dry eyes, dry mouth, and rheumatoid arthritis or lupus).
- Medical Weight LossThe New Year is coming and many people include healthier eating and exercise in their resolutions for the year ahead. Well other than weight loss...
- Pediatric CareA Minnesota native, Dr. Knapp came West to attend the Southern California College of Optometry, graduating with Distinction in 1987.  In addition to general optometry, she has had extensive training in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Geriatric, and Pediatric care. Dr. Knapp also co-manages LASIK and cataract patients and is certified to treat ocular diseases.
- Emergency CareIt’s not always necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. Studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of people who sought urgent eye care at an emergency room could have been treated by an optometrist.
- GlaucomaIt's often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and you should get yourself checked if others in your family have been diagnosed with this disorder. Over time, glaucoma will cause permanent loss of vision and without treatment, glaucoma can cause total permanent blindness within a few years.
- Macular DegenerationMacular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss. Here are 6 ways to help lower your risk of developing this sight-threatening condition.
- Laser Eye SurgeryThe doctors at our Eye Care Clinic have extensive experience in the pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care of LASIK and other vision correction procedures.
- CataractsCataracts are one of  the leading causes of vision loss in people over 45.  A condition that commonly develops as the eye ages, by the time we reach 80, more than half of us will have developed a cataract.Cataracts is a disease of the eye that results in the clouding of the lens of the eyeball. Cataracts prevent clear images from appearing on the eye’s retina; causing mild, moderate, even severe blurred vision.
- Cataract SurgeryTypically an eye disorder associated with aging (over half of the people in America over age 80 have either had a cataract or cataract surgery), cataracts generally occur later in life as the lens structure within the human eye changes and gets older.
- Eye ExamIn order to find out what kinds of problems, if any, children experience when wearing soft contact lenses, researchers tested 294 children aged 7-11 with myopia (nearsightedness). Each child was prescribed a different type of daily-wear contact lens, and was asked to come in for an eye exam every 6 months over a period of 3 years.
- Pregnancy
- Multiple SclerosisThe optic nerve connects the eye directly to the brain and is to some extent an extension of the central nervous system. Swelling or inflammation of the optic nerve can therefore be viewed as an early sign of multiple sclerosis. Although this kind of swelling can also indicate a number of other ailments or even a viral infection or vitamin deficiency, about 20% of people with multiple sclerosis first experienced swelling of the optic nerve.
- Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA; in Canada, Mental Health week is May 6th to 12th. Since 1949, it has been observed...
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyOne of the main risks of diabetes is a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which is associated with consistently elevated blood sugar levels, and can result in damage to the blood vessels and leakage of fluid onto the retina and macula. This can lead to significant vision loss, including blindness: Timely detection and treatment, combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet, can help minimize the impact of both diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
- BlepharoplastyDry eye syndrome is more common in women, possibly due to hormone fluctuations. Recent research suggests that smoking, too, can increase your risk of dry eye syndrome. Dry eye has also been associated with incomplete lid closure following blepharoplasty – a popular cosmetic surgery to eliminate droopy eyelids.
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Allergies