The Las Vegas Eye Care Blog

More and more children are being diagnosed with myopia, a common refractive error associated with developing serious eye diseases later in life, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Find out what myopia is and how to prevent it from progressing

Though swimming in contact lenses may be tempting, it can lead to infection and redness. Read on to discover how you can see clearly when swimming without compromising on eye health.

Your eyes are a window to your… heart health. Discover why the ocular system and cardiovascular system are so closely connected. 

Here’s another reason for parents to send their kids out to play. Research shows that spending 2 hours or more outdoors lowers the risk of developing myopia and slows its progression.

Although caffeine has a diuretic and drying effect, it also has tear-producing properties that can potentially lessen your dry eye symptoms.

At Yesnick Vision Center, our optometric team works with you to find the perfect frames and lenses to match your lifestyle.

Many people who suffer from allergies say their symptoms are more intense this year, and that allergy season arrived early. Here’s why.

Contact lenses can be a great choice for teens needing vision correction. If your teens have been asking you for contact lenses, you may want to read on to determine if they’re ready.

Here’s a glimpse into the life of Kenneth, a keratoconus patient. Read on to learn about his struggle with this eye disease, and how scleral lenses opened up a world of opportunities to him.

If you wear contact lenses or would like to, you know that the choices can be overwhelming. Here we discuss the benefits of, and differences between, daily and monthly lenses. 

Dilated eye exams make it possible for eye doctors to better assess your eye health and are the only way to detect certain eye diseases.

Do you play sports outdoors? Here are 5 compelling reasons to wear prescription sports sunglasses.

Sleep apnea has been found to not only cause health problems such as high blood pressure and heart failure, but also eye problems. Find out how your sleep apnea can be connected to your dry eyes or glaucoma.

Using your computer for long periods of time can irritate and dry your eyes. The condition is so common that researchers have coined it computer vision syndrome. Learn more about the causes and treatments of this condition.

Multifocal contact lenses can help people with presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) see clearly, whether focusing on close or distant objects.

Visiting your eye doctor regularly is important for good eye health. But did you know it can also be good for your overall health? Find out what general health issues your eye doctor may uncover during a comprehensive eye exam.

As adults, we know to protect our eyes from the sun with sunglasses, yet many parents don’t realize that their baby’s eyes are especially prone to sun damage.

Hand sanitizer protects us from unwanted germs, but some of it is getting into children’s eyes. Find out why more and more children are being treated for hand sanitizer in their eyes, and how to protect them.

Eye exams & Optical Store in Las Vegas, Nevada. Answers to some of the most common eye care and vision questions.

Here’s something to raise a glass to — weekly consumption of red wine has been linked to a reduced chance of cataracts. Read on to discover why that is! 

Scleral lenses are rigid gas permeable contact lenses that are often prescribed to patients with irregular corneas and severe dry eye syndrome, among other eye conditions. Read on to learn how to insert, remove and care for scleral lenses.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more than just blurry vision. Here’s why parents of myopic children should consider myopia control, and what we can do to help.

Ever wonder why rock superstar Bono wears sunglasses, even when indoors? It's not due to his "look", but rather is related to managing his glaucoma.

Here are some basic tips to keep your glasses in optimal condition and increase their lifespan.

Got pink eye? Help protect yourself from getting reinfected, and spreading this often highly contagious eye condition. Find out what causes it and what you can do to prevent it from happening over and over again.