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In the realm of eye care, astigmatism is a common refractive error that affects how the eye focuses light. While it's typically correctable with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery, in some cases, astigmatism can be a sign of a more serious condition called keratoconus. Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder...

Scleral contact lenses are a type of contact lens that are larger than regular contact lenses and are designed to rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, rather than on the cornea. These lenses can be beneficial for a variety of patients who have vision problems or...

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes, such as those in the mouth, nose, and eyes. SJS can cause severe blistering and peeling of the skin and mucous membranes, and it can cause the eyes to become very red, painful,...

Corneal topography is a diagnostic test that uses computerized technology to create a detailed map of the surface of the cornea. This test can help diagnose keratoconus by revealing the characteristic cone-shaped deformity of the cornea that is associated with the condition. During a corneal topography test, the person being...

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, to become thin and cone-shaped. This abnormal shape causes the light entering the eye to be distorted, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Keratoconus typically develops in teenagers and young adults, and it...

My Child Is Nearsighted… What Now? Do you remember getting glasses in 2nd grade, squinting to see the board in school? In the past, these patients would be given glasses to improve vision without much explanation as to what other options were available at the time. Now we have different...

Is topography all about disease prevention? No! It's also used as a method to correct vision overnight without daytime contact lenses/glasses! This is a picture of a successful Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) fit! How would you feel not needing glasses or contacts during the day time without the risk of surgery? Give...

We have brought in the latest in corneal mapping to improve outcomes in Keratoconus and Orthokeratology patients! Dr. Hooper's professional passion has always been in these areas and is looking forward to better serving our patients!...

Greetings, everyone! Recently, a 'new' eyedrop has been promoted called Vuity. The medication is supposed to reduce the need for reading glasses in patients over 40. The medication, Pilocarpine 1.25%, has been used for 50 years for treatment of glaucoma. It has fallen out of favor with new classes of...

Scleral lenses are a type of contact lens that are often used to treat vision problems in people with keratoconus. These lenses are larger than regular contact lenses and are designed to rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, rather than on the cornea. One of the...

PSA: We wanted to provide guidance regarding tearing / watery red eyes due to Follicular Conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is a non-descript pink eye caused by allergies, bacteria, or viruses. Viral types cause copious amounts of tearing for no reason and starting in one eye before usually moving to the other. While...

Cat Scratch Fever (Ocular bartonellosis) This one was the patient encounter I remember most. I was working in commercial optometry at the time at a busy box store. The patient I was seeing hadn't been dilated in 5 years (probably more). I asked the patient if he would like to...

I was still a somewhat green Optometrist, about a year out of graduation, when a young, healthy 15 year old girl sat in my exam chair. Her medical history was unremarkable (as a majority of young people's medical histories would be), but she complained that she felt her eyes weren't...

Over the next few blog posts, I'll be outlining at least a few cases from memory in which an annual eye exam has either saved someone's vision or life. There have been recent attempts to confuse and misinform patients regarding the impact of the eyes and health. Annual eye exams...

Scleral contact lenses are likely the most versatile lens option Optometrists have at their disposal. A variety of ocular surface conditions can be treated anywhere from severe Dry Eye Syndrome to Keratoconus to Donor Corneas. A scleral contact lens is based on the idea that the cornea (or clear front...

Check out Angelina and her new specs! She was thrilled to pick them up today!...

I am a wearer of Orthokeratology lenses myself.  I started doing corneal reshaping in 2012 in Optometry school. Ever since, I have had clear vision in both the daytime and nighttime without the hassle of contacts during the day. Though rare, I've always been concerned about the risks associated with...

In regards to adults and children alike, most people assume that because someone can see clearly, their eyes are healthy. While most diseased eyes typically present with a visual issue, there are a myriad of things that can be affecting somebody with no visual symptoms.  Retinal detachments are the pathology...

Check out Baylee and her new specs!  Baylee's favorite color is purple!... But also pink... And probably blue too. Many school aged children have near vision issues that don't result in blurry vision that we think about when we look far away.  The eyes can struggle to see up close...

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, April 5th at West Side Preventative EyeCare in Beachcliff Market Square! We had a great turn out and even a better time! The event was hosted by Bausch and Lomb, catered...

Many people are starting to ask, "What is Preventative Eyecare?" It's an extremely valid question. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. When is the last time you've had your blood sugar checked? More importantly, when was the last time your HbA1c was checked? These numbers...

Dr. Hooper joins Team IBB once again to share what he thinks is necessary to keep your eyes healthy! [Auto-Generated Transcript] [Music] welcome back to the bonus video with dr. Ryan Hooper aka dr. age and we're gonna go through your top three keys to eye health or eye success...

Dr. Hooper joins Team IBB once again to give part 3 on his view of success in the workplace, relationships, and beyond. [Auto-Generated Transcript] [Music]welcome back to dr. right Hooper's hashtag IBB top three keys of success and we put a little twist because it's dr. H's top three H's...

Myopia, or nearsighted, rates are increasing at an alarming rate.  More people than ever are flocking to their nearest optometrist and booking appointments for contact lenses and eyeglasses due to myopia.    Orthokeratology is a tool we as Optometrists can use to reduce the dependence of patients on eyeglasses...

Dr. Hooper joins Team IBB once again to give part 2 on his view of success in the workplace, relationships, and beyond. [Auto-Generated Transcript] [Music] welcome back we are here for part two of the hashtag IBB top three trilogy with the one and only dr. H and he's sharing...

Dr. Hooper sits down with James Schleicher to discuss his views on success! View the full video by clicking the link above! Auto-Generated Transcript [Music] what's going on everybody we are here with dr. Ryan Hooper aka dr. H and he's here to share with us his hashtag IBB top...

We invite you to take a look around our new site to get to know our practice and learn about eye and vision health. You will find a wealth of information about our optometrists, our staff and our services, as well as facts and advice about how to take care...

Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or even allergies to pollen, chlorine in swimming pools, and ingredients in cosmetics, or other irritants, which touch the eyes. Some forms of conjunctivitis might be...

Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and mental health; and it also helps regulate bodily functions and maintain a healthy weight. Research shows that exercise can lower our risk of chronic conditions...

What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050, myopia is projected to affect half of the world’s population! Many children diagnosed with nearsightedness (myopia) experience a consistent worsening of their vision as they...

An online eye test may seem like a convenient way to check your vision or get an eyeglass prescription but beware, these tests aren’t all they are chocked up to be. In fact, they may even be dangerous.  What is an online eye test really testing?  An online eye test...