Eye Care Blog
Understanding the MEPS Eye Exam: What Military Recruits Should Know
If you are joining the military, one important step in the process is your medical screening at MEPS. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station. This is where applicants are evaluated to confirm they meet medical standards for service, and vision testing is...
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH): What Patients Need to Know
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, often called IIH, is a condition in which the pressure inside the skull is higher than normal. In the past, it was commonly known as pseudotumor cerebri, which means “false brain tumor.” That older name was used because the...
Can Your Sleeping Position Affect Glaucoma? What New Research Shows
When you think about glaucoma care, eye drops, laser treatments, or surgery probably come to mind. But new research suggests that something much simpler—how you sleep—may also affect eye pressure. A study published in January 2026 in the British Journal of...
Steroid Use for COPD and Cataract Formation: What You Should Know
Why You Are Taking Steroids If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), your doctor may prescribe steroid medications. These medicines help reduce swelling and inflammation in your airways, making it easier to breathe. Steroids can be inhaled (through an...
Blepharitis
Overview Blepharitis is a common, usually non-contagious condition that causes chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins. It affects people of all ages and is often associated with bacterial overgrowth, meibomian gland dysfunction, rosacea, or seborrheic dermatitis....
Understanding Progressive Myopia: What Parents Need to Know
Myopia-often called nearsightedness-is becoming increasingly common in children, and for many families, the biggest concern is whether it will continue to worsen over time. “Progressive myopia” refers to nearsightedness that steadily increases during childhood and...
What is the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)?
RxSight’s Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is a special kind of intraocular lens (IOL). In cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an IOL so you can see clearly again. Unlike normal IOLs, the LAL is adjustable after surgery. That means that...
Could Shingles and RSV Vaccines Help Your Brain Too?
You’ve probably heard of the shingles shot (Shingrix) or maybe the new RSV vaccines for adults. Most of us know these vaccines are great for preventing painful or dangerous infections. But here’s something you might not know: researchers are starting to wonder if...