Category: Eye Health

Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?

Posted on March 31, 2023 (March 31, 2023) by Dr. Nicholas King-Smith

Visible black floaters blocking the view of the blue sky

Are you experiencing dry eye symptoms along with floaters? Are you wondering if one condition causes the other? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have experienced this combination of eye issues and may be concerned about their connection. Dry eyes and floaters are two separate conditions that require different treatments. Although they may occur […]

Presbyopia vs. Myopia: What’s the Difference?

Posted on February 17, 2023 (February 17, 2023) by Dr. Nicholas King-Smith

A senior woman looking at her smartphone and holding it at arm's length

Presbyopia and myopia are 2 common refractive errors that an optometrist can detect during a comprehensive eye examination. Presbyopia and myopia typically affect different age groups, change visual clarity at different distances, and cause different changes in the eye itself. One of the primary differences is that presbyopia is a refractive error caused primarily by […]