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What’s the Purpose of a Color Vision Test? A color vision test—also called a color-blind test—detects what colors a color-blind person might not be able to see. How to Perform a Color Vision Test A color-blind test can be performed at home or in a doctor’s office. It involves looking at a series of colorful… Read More

What Is Visual Acuity?  Visual acuity is your eyes’ ability to see clearly. A distance visual acuity chart measures your far-sighted vision or how well you’re able to see far away. A visual acuity test is performed using the typical letter-number chart that hangs on the wall of any eye doctor’s office. It features various-sized,… Read More

What Does the Amsler Grid Test For? The Amsler Grid tests for problems with the retina, like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Each eye receives its own individual test. The Amsler Grid test can easily be self-administered at home. No appointment is required. How to Perform an Amsler Grid Test Follow these three simple steps… Read More

Whoopi Goldberg has Custom Lens Replacement Procedure In March of 2023, people noticed something different about Whoopi Goldberg. The Academy-Award-winning actress and host of the hit show The View was not wearing her notorious circular glasses that she has been wearing for the past 28 years. During the “Hot Topics” segment of The View, co-host… Read More

Whether you suffer from sporadic or incessant eye twitching, you know how frustrating it is to deal with. It interrupts your daily routine and leaves you wondering what’s happening beneath the surface. We’re here to put your mind at ease by helping you understand what eye twitching is, what causes it, and how to alleviate… Read More

Are You a Candidate for LASIK? LASIK—which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis—is a common type of laser vision correction procedure. The first step in the LASIK surgery process is determining whether you’re a good candidate. This candidacy process helps the doctors at Cleveland Eye Clinic provide the highest-quality, most personalized vision care to every… Read More

How to Prevent Glaucoma Do you want to reduce your risk of developing glaucoma? Keep reading to learn about the most common risk factors and prevention tips for this common eye disease. What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs when pressure builds up in the eye and damages the optic nerve. The… Read More

What Is Myopia?  You may have heard the term “myopia” before. It’s more commonly known as “nearsightedness.” 30% of people in the U.S. are myopic.  People who are myopic can see things up close clearly but have difficulty seeing objects in the distance. Irregularities in your eye cause myopia. The most common cause of myopia… Read More

What Are Tears Made Of? The cornea is covered by a three-layer tear film. Those layers are: Mucus: This is the innermost tear film layer produced by the conjunctiva—the eye’s outer membrane. It keeps your eyes moist by distributing the layer of water over the eye’s surface. Water: Your eye’s lacrimal gland produces this middle… Read More

If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or another refractive error, SMILE or LASIK surgery can provide the relief you need. While both procedures offer similar results, they have different ways of achieving them. If you’re deciding between the two procedures, our comparative guide will simplify the process. SMILE Eye Surgery What It Is SMILE—which… Read More