Scleral Lenses Help to Maximize Vision
Scleral Lenses Help to Maximize Vision Dr. Copeland specializes in the use of unique scleral contact lenses to maximize vision of patients who have lost best corrected vision due to corneal disease, corneal injury, or failed refractive surgery. Read this blog to learn more about scleral lenses. What are scleral contact lenses? Scleral contact lenses […]
Color Contact Lenses
Color Contact Lenses Halloween is a special time of year where you can dress up and become whoever you’d like. Whether it be a super hero, princess, or monster, colorful contact lenses can add to the dramatics of any persona. This blog discusses 3 basic types of color contact lenses. COLOR ENHANCING CONTACT LENSES As […]
5 Reasons You Can’t Wear Contacts That Just Aren’t True
5 Reasons You Can’t Wear Contacts That Just Aren’t True Tired of glasses fog, but think you can’t wear contacts? Read on to learn why that’s probably not true. I wear bifocal or progressive glasses. Multifocal contact lenses correct vision in each eye for both distance and near tasks, but that doesn’t mean you can’t […]
Stop Nearsightedness In Its Tracks
How to Stop Nearsightedness In Its Tracks Dr. Copeland is now certified to fit MiSight daily disposable soft contact lenses to help stop nearsightedness! MiSight 1-day contact lenses are the first and only FDA approved soft contact lens proven to slow progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children ages 8-12. Read on to learn more about […]
Back to School Eye Exam
Back to School Eye Exam Whether your child will be learning in a classroom or virtually this year an eye exam should be on the back to school checklist. WHY SHOULD KIDS HAVE AN EYE EXAM? Vision is essential for learning. 80% of what we learn is processed visually. Vision problems can lead to poor […]
Maui Jim Sunglasses
Maui Jim Sunglasses Not just a fashion statement, Maui Jim sunglasses promote eye health by blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, improve eye comfort by reducing glare, and enhance your sight by heightening the world’s true colors. UV RAYS & EYE HEALTH Maui Jim Luxury Adrift Sunglasses You may be surprised to hear that UV light […]
Computer Eye Strain Relief
Computer Eye Strain Relief BRIGHTNESS Looking at light that is too bright can strain your eyes. Adjust the brightness of your computer screen to try and match the brightness of your surroundings. As a test, look at the white background of a web page. If it looks like a light source, it’s too bright. If […]
Dry Eye
Dry Eye Eyes Irritated This Winter? You May Be Suffering From Dry Eye Although eyes can feel dry all year around, dry winter air can make these symptoms worse. Dr. Copeland can create a customized dry eye plan to ensure your eyes are feeling and seeing their best. WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF EYE DRYNESS? Symptoms […]
Corneal Refractive Therapy
Corneal Refractive Therapy Want to ditch your glasses? Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) also known as orthokertalogy (ortho-K) can help! Read this blog post to find out more. WHAT IS CRT? Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) also known as orthokeratology (ortho-K) is a non-surgical treatment that corrects myopia (nearsightedness) using custom designed contact lenses. WHAT IS […]
Lazy Eye
Lazy Eye “Lazy Eye” can mean many things to many different people. In eye care we use the term amblyopia to describe an eye(s) with poor vision (worse than 20/20) even when wearing best correction (glasses or contact lenses). Generally, amblyopia will only develop in children if the problem starts before the age of 6. […]