Progressive lenses and bifocals both correct refractive errors, but they differ in design and functionality. This overview will provide information on how to choose between the two styles of glasses during your next trip to the optical shop. Progressive Lenses vs....
When eye drops expire, their effectiveness can diminish and there is a possibility of bacterial contamination, which can increase your risk of developing an eye infection. This blog will explore what eye drops are used for, what is in them, why they expire, and why...
Gas permeable contact lenses, also known as rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, are a lesser-known alternative to traditional soft contact lenses. In this blog we will discuss how these contact lenses work and their benefits. What are Rigid Gas Permeable Contacts Made...
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye condition that affects around 6 million people each year. The symptoms associated with pink eye – redness, itchiness, and discharge – also occur in many other eye conditions. Therefore, some eye issues go...
Special Needs Eye Care in Oklahoma City, OK At the Dean McGee Eye Institute, we understand that vision care for special needs children goes beyond routine check-ups. It's about understanding what children with vision impairments endure, recognizing who's at higher...
Eyestrain is a common condition that many people experience, especially in today's digital age of increased screen time. Spending long hours staring at a computer, phone or tablet, whether it be for work or personal use, can fatigue the eyes. But how long does...
The vision research program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Dean McGee Eye Institute recently received a five-year, $2.9 million grant renewal from the National Eye Institute. Called a P30 Vision Core grant, it supports the work of researchers...
BY SONYA COLBERG scolberg@opubco.comDecember 23, 2011Margaret “Maisy” RootRead the article from The Oklahoman here.