Have Your Eyelids Cleaned Professionally Having your teeth cleaned professionally every six months to remove plaque (bacteria) and tartar from your teeth is often recommended, even if you brush daily. In the same way, you should have your eyelids professionally cleaned by your eye doctor or lid hygienist if you have anterior blepharitis. What is […]
Buyers Beware You may have a fun costume in mind this Halloween but before you add some fun decorative contact lenses please be sure you are aware that they can be risky. Wearing any kind of contact lenses, including decorative ones, can cause serious damage to your eyes if the lenses are obtained without a prescription or […]
Are You At Risk for The Silent Thief of Sight? It can come with no warning and no noticeable symptoms. It is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. “IT” is Glaucoma, the Silent Thief of Sight, according to Dr. Tarbell, Therapeutic Optometrist “January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and we […]
10 Reasons why you should choose Advanced Eyecare of Hillsborough for your eyecare needs: Service – We understand how important it is for you to look your best. Our educated, well-trained staff will assist you in choosing the eyewear that’s right for you. We offer fashionable, durable frames that compliment you with the proper fit, comfort […]
Are You Struggling with Dry Eyes? You rely on your vision every day, but irritating dry eye symptoms can get in the way of living life to its fullest. Not only are dry eyes uncomfortable, but they can also impact your job performance, make daily tasks increasingly difficult, and so much more. Dr. Kaur, Dr. […]
Chronic Dry Eye Sufferers: Find Relief with TearCare Have you experienced dry, itchy, burning or sore eyes? Or perhaps a stinging or a gritty sensation in your eyes with some watery or blurry vision? You’ve tried a multitude of over-the-counter medications to relieve your symptoms, however they often fail only providing minimal comfort or relief. […]
Myopia (Nearsightedness) Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision disorder and affects your distance vision. You can see objects that are near well, but have trouble viewing objects that are far, such as a road sign or a classroom learning board. Myopia has been on the rise and research indicate that the […]
Advanced Eyecare of Hillsborough Offers AMD Genetic Testing February 8, 2022 – The doctors of Advanced Eyecare of Hillsborough are pleased to announce that Macula Risgenetic testing is being offered for patients with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Combined with a routine clinical eye examination, results of the Macula Risk test determine which patients are at […]
It’s #MyopiaAwarenessWeek The eye health of our young matters more than ever before. Myopia, or short-sightedness, affects the young and is sharply rising in prevalence world-wide. In many East Asian countries, one in two children aged 10 years and above is myopic. By 2050, nearly half of the world’s population will be myopic. COVID-19 has […]