As a local Punta Gorda optometrist, it is our main goal to simply protect your vision and make sure that you continue to see clearly for as long as possible. While we certainly do everything we can to ensure this is what happens, you also can be a part of this process. Knowing what sorts […]
Signs It’s Time to Visit Our Eye Clinic
There’s nothing better than treating yourself at lunchtime to a tasty, delectable, deliciously ordinary sandwich. You get out of the office for a little bit, soak in some sun and fresh air, drive with a coworker, and get up to the counter to place your order. As you start the internal and never-ending debate of […]
Vision Conditions That Your Optometrist Can Identify
Your optometrist knows best. When it comes to your eyes at least. If you have noticed that your eyes aren’t feeling or seeing quite right recently, we would recommend that you stop into the Bayside Eye Care office in Punta Gorda. We can help to diagnose any vision conditions you may be dealing with that […]
Why Smoking Is Bad for Your Eyes
If you are a smoker, chances are that you have heard from a number of people how bad smoking is for you. Whether it be your friends and family passing along the message, or your physician informing you of the health risks smoking cigarettes poses, we know you’ve heard your fair share of lectures. However, […]
Eye Anatomy
CORNEA: Transparent front segment of the eye that covers iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, and provides most of an eye s optical power. PUPIL: Variable-sized, circular opening in center of iris; it appears as a black circle and it regulates amount of light that enters the eye. IRIS: Pigmented tissue lying behind cornea that (1) […]
Corneal Refractive Therapy
Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is the newest advancement in refractive therapy options. CRT allows you to see clearly during the day without glasses or contact lenses. Specially designed therapeutic lenses gently reshape the front surface of your eye while you sleep. Put an End To Glasses and Contacts Imagine great vision all day without contacts, […]
Caring for your Child’s Vision
Children with uncorrected vision conditions or eye health problems face many barriers in life, academically, socially, and athletically. High-quality eye care can break down these barriers and help enable your children to reach their highest potential, and our eye center can help! As a parent, make sure you are giving your children the eye care […]
Eyes Over Age 40
As people get older, usually around their mid to late 40s, a condition called presbyopia can set in. Presbyopia is the inability to focus on objects near the eye. One usually notices that it is harder to read or use the computer. Bifocals or reading glasses are a way to remedy this condition. Presbyopia is […]
Healthy Eyes Start with A Healthy Body
When it comes to eyes there are a few problems that can occur. Often these problems arise as we age, but some are quite preventable. Looking after our eyes is important throughout our life as failing eyesight can be a real blight on our lives. There are some lifestyle factors that can affect our eye […]
Traumatic Glaucoma
Should you worry even if your injury happened long ago? By Dr. Todd B. Lang Over a million eye injuries occur each year across the United States. Two of the most common types are blunt force trauma and penetrating injury of the eyeball. The most common ways people get blunt force trauma in sports is boxing, […]
