The Las Vegas Eye Care Blog

Scleral Lenses & Keratoconus Treatment at Yesnick Vision Center World Keratoconus Day is celebrated annually on November 10th, to educate people worldwide about this corneal disorder and different available treatments. Dr. David Yesnick, leading eye doctor in Las Vegas, Nevada, invites patients to learn more about scleral contact lenses for...

Swimming in a pool with your contacts on or topping off your solution may seem harmless, but they could compromise your contact lenses and your vision. Below are daily habits to adopt for optimal contact lens care: Wash Your Hands Regularly Whether you use daily or monthly contact lenses, make...

Don’t let lazy eye cause problems for your child in school Known officially as amblyopia, lazy eye occurs when one of your child’s eyes doesn’t develop properly. When left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision damage. So how can you know if your child has lazy eye? It’s simple....

Whether you live in a cold climate or have visited one in the winter, you have probably seen someone who just walked in from the cold outdoors sporting glasses that are no longer transparent, or perhaps you’ve experienced it yourself. Why Do Glasses Fog Up? There are several factors that...

Dry Eye Syndrome Affects Your Blinking   Ever notice that when you blink your eyes, your vision goes out of focus? Blurry vision does not necessarily mean that you need new glasses. In fact, a very common cause of blurry vision is called dry eye syndrome. Often confused with eye allergies,...

Nearsightedness and farsightedness, officially termed myopia and hyperopia – respectively, are both refractive vision conditions. That means they are both caused by refractive errors, which are ocular disorders that affect the eye’s ability to properly focus light on the retina. The retina is the membrane that forms the back layer...

Guidelines from your eye care specialist in Las Vegas, Nevada There are many routine daily actions you can take to preserve your eye health and keep your vision crisp and clear. By following a few simple practices outlined below, you can reduce your risk of developing many common ocular diseases...

Good Eye Care Habits & Hygiene By practicing good eye care habits and hygiene, you can prevent many vision problems from occurring. Eye problems and the risks associated with vision loss only grow as you age. By neglecting eye care, you place yourself at a higher risk of suffering from...

Countless adults, teens and even children will be wearing colored contact lenses this Halloween, but few are aware of the risks involved. Ever wondered what those cat-eye contacts are doing to your eyes? If you got them without a prescription, beware of health complications. Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween...

September Is Sports Eye Safety Month! Ocular sports trauma is among the leading causes of permanent vision loss in North America. Tens of thousands of people get treated for sports-related eye injuries a year, with the most common injuries occurring during water sports and basketball. Infections, corneal abrasions, eye socket...

Eye health tips for students from our Las Vegas eye doctor The start of fall means back-to-school for kids of all ages – and our team at Yesnick Vision Center wishes everyone a smooth and successful return to the classroom! When your child enters school after a summer of outdoor...

This summer, heat waves with scorching temperatures have hit communities nationwide, making an already hot summer even hotter. With high temps and heat waves in certain areas, it’s now more important than ever to protect yourself. For best practices and tips for maintaining healthy vision in the summer heat, talk...

If you have sleep apnea, be sure to tell your eye doctor and to visit Yesnick Vision Center regularly for eye exams! A 2019 article published in The Journal of Glaucoma reported the results of a US-based study that involved more than 6,700 people over 40 years old, and a strong link was found between having glaucoma and sleep problems.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, it’s now more important than ever to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Call 702-500-0525 to learn more.

This summer, whether you're headed across state lines on a family road trip, flying off to Europe, grabbing a quick weekend getaway, or taking a vacation in your own backyard, don't forget to protect your eyes!

With millions of people living with the condition, it’s now more important than ever to bring awareness to this serious condition. So what exactly are cataracts?

Whatever the cause, getting your kids to wear eyeglasses can be a parenting challenge. Our optometrist can help. Book your eye exam today 702-500-0525.

Did you know that your vision can affect your mental health? While things like stress, trauma, and family history are factors that impact mental health, vision can also impact it.

The Parkinson's Foundation has announced this year’s theme: #KeyToPD and Parkinson Canada advocates the same involvement.

Your eyes and your vision are unique, and not all glasses frames and lenses support all vision prescriptions.

There are some things you can do to minimize the discomfort throughout the spring season. Check out Our Top 5 Tips for Getting Through Ocular Allergy Season.

International Women's Day is a time for women to focus inwards on their personal goals, relationships, and health. Let's talk about women and vision.

Did you know that chemicals found in these kinds of cleaning products can be toxic and harmful to your health?

Did you know that certain vision problems can mask themselves as behavioral or learning difficulties?

When someone has low vision, it can affect their level of productivity and independence when doing their job.