Feb 27, 2024
This article discusses the benefits of scleral lenses for keratoconus patients and highlights the importance of personalized fittings guided by Dr. Kiarash Bassiri, OD.
Jan 24, 2024
Your eyes are precious organs that provide you with the gift of sight. However, like any part of your body, they are susceptible to injuries...
Jan 10, 2024
Explore how MiSight lenses help manage myopia in children and understand the relationship between screen time and nearsightedness.
Oct 26, 2023
Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on...
Sep 11, 2023
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...
Aug 31, 2023
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Jul 17, 2023
Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.
Mar 16, 2023
An overview of the risks patients with high myopia could face if they undergo cataract surgery.
Feb 16, 2023
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition that affects many older adults. AMD is a progressive eye disease that damages the macula, a part...
Jan 24, 2023
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.
Jan 24, 2023
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Fusion Eye Care to schedule your appointment.
Dec 31, 2022
Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Raleigh eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and...
Dec 31, 2022
Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage...
Dec 17, 2022
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Fusion Eye Care's Myopia Control...
Dec 08, 2022
Your eye experts at Fusion Eye Care have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us...
Nov 25, 2022
Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a...
Nov 17, 2022
Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program...
Nov 08, 2022
World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and...
Oct 19, 2022
It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...
Oct 16, 2022
Glaucoma in children is rare, but when it occurs, it must be treated with surgery to prevent vision loss. Read on to learn more about...
Oct 13, 2022
Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening...
Sep 28, 2022
Macular degeneration is a disease that can threaten your sight as it progresses, but early diagnosis and treatment can delay and even lower your risk...
Sep 28, 2022
Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...
Sep 16, 2022
The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added...
Sep 16, 2022
If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many...
Aug 31, 2022
Unfortunately, glaucoma doesn't show any symptoms until its advanced stages. Read on to learn what you can to preserve your vision and live your best...
Aug 31, 2022
Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Fusion Eye Care without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of...
Aug 21, 2022
Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution...
Aug 15, 2022
Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...
Jul 31, 2022
Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses...
Jul 31, 2022
High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to...
Jul 28, 2022
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you're at risk of developing certain eye diseases. Read on to find out how to protect your...
Jul 27, 2022
Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...
Jul 17, 2022
Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...
Jun 27, 2022
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly...
Jun 27, 2022
Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.
Jun 20, 2022
Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.
Jun 20, 2022
Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.
May 31, 2022
Scleral contact lenses provide the perfect fit and maximum comfort for people with keratoconus, other corneal irregularities or severe dry eye syndrome. Discover how scleral...
Jun 11, 2019
Eye care is provided by a few types of trained health professionals. Who are they, and what’s the difference between them? And when you need...
Oct 31, 2018
Contact lenses might seem like a fairly recent phenomenon, but Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian inventor and mathematician developed the first known sketches back...
Aug 10, 2018
While medical science is advancing in many areas, unfortunately for post-RK hyperopic shift there are very few surgical options. Even among those limited options, none...
Jun 24, 2018
In previous years, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or MGD was treated with an application of warm compresses to the eyelids, which was followed by eyelid massaging....
Jun 12, 2018
Only a few people in the world are born with both eyes having the same optical power. However, the brain often compensates and the condition...
Feb 22, 2018
Here at Fusion Eye Care in Raleigh, NC we've researched online eye exams and have determined that the benefits just don't outweigh the potential downsides....