January is National Eye Care Month

Take care of your eyes to get the new year off to a good start! January is National Eye Care Month thus at least once a year, you and your family should visit an eye doctor to get your eyes ckecked. Dr. Jeff Porter and his associates at the Walmart Vision Centers in...

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye disorder in which the cornea, the clear, spherical front part of the eye, gets thinner and more cone-shaped over time. The cornea’s uneven shape prevents the light from focusing straight on the retina, which makes it hard to see clearly....

How to Take Care of Your Eyeglasses?

A good pair of eyeglasses is an investment. Take care of your eyeglasses whether you use them every day or simply for reading or distance, they should be scratch-free, sturdy, and comfortable. How long the eyeglasses last will depend on how well they are taken care...

Glaucoma: Causes, Types, Symptoms, Treatments & Preventions

Glaucoma is an eye disorder in which fluid builds up in the eye, creating high eye pressure. The optic nerve, which sends information from the eye to the brain, can be damaged by this eye disease. However, glaucoma can still happen even if the pressure in the eye is...

6 Primary Eye Care Tips for the Winter

As winter temperatures begin to fall, you tend to forget giving primary eye care to your eyes as you are probably more concern to keeping your body warm. Some people think summer is the only time they need to protect their eyes from the sun. However, it is also...

Red Eyes

Most people get itchy eyes every once in a while. Even though allergies are the most common cause of itchy eyes, many other things can make your eyes feel bad. If you know what’s making your eyes burn and itch, you can find the proper treatment and feel better....