Signs of An Eye Emergency
Working in a Level 1 Trauma Center has certainly "opened my eyes" to ocular emergencies. Very often, patients experiencing an ocular emergency aren't aware of the emergency and...
Are You At Risk of Glaucoma? Learn the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options to Safeguard Your Vision
Glaucoma is a silent thief of sight that can creep up without warning. It's a condition that could very well affect you, causing irreversible damage to your vision before you...
Allison Page Dickson
Optometrist
Spotlight Video | What is Glaucoma Surgery? | Allison Dickson, OD
Allison Dickson, OD is an established optometrist who sees patients at the Robson Eye Institute in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Dickson is dedicated to providing personalized and...
Double Vision
Double vision, also known as diplopia, occurs when a person sees two images of a single object instead of one. There are various causes of double vision, which can be classified...
Sunglasses
Don't forget the importance of sunglasses all year round. We need protection from UV and IR. Make sure you are wearing good quality name brand sunglasses for the best protection....
Low Level Light Therapy
Dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common ocular disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a disruption in the quantity...
Intense Pulse Light Therapy and Dry Eye
IPL therapy for dry eye involves using a specialized device to deliver controlled pulses of light to the skin around the eyes. The light energy is absorbed by blood vessels and...
Color Vision Correction
Color vision deficiencies, often referred to as color blindness, are typically caused by abnormalities in the photopigments in the cone cells of the retina. There are different...
Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma
Sleep apnea and glaucoma are two distinct medical conditions that can be interconnected. While sleep apnea refers to a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow...
