Contact lenses restore vision without the need to wear glasses. Yet, for some patients, specialty contact lenses actually do more than just correct eyesight. Here are the five most common specialty contacts the team at Paul Vision Institute prescribes for our patients. RGP Contacts RGP contacts are rigid gas-permeable contacts. These work well for patients […]
If you have disposable contact lenses in Wilmington, NC, there are several best practices you need to know. Not following those recommendations could lead to infections, scratched lenses, ripped or damaged lenses, or worse. So, let’s go over what you should never do if you wear disposable contact lenses. 5 Things You Should Never Do If […]
Eyelashes serve a great many purposes, not the least of which is attracting other people. For many, their eyelashes are an important part of their beauty aesthetic, which is likely behind the multi-million dollar eye makeup industry, much of which centers around thickening and lengthening eyelashes. So when eyelashes fall out, it can be incredibly […]
Are contacts only for adults? Recent developments in contact lens technology now offer an option for children called MiSight Contact Lenses. These lenses not only help correct your child’s vision, but they also slow or stall the progression of their vision disorder. If you have a child who needs glasses, you may want to talk […]
Seeing is one of the most essential joys in your life. Every day is an adventure waiting to unravel, and the possibilities are endless. Approaching this with good eyesight can help you spot all the beautiful opportunities in your life. Taking care of your eyesight is extremely important, as preventing problems rather than solving them […]
Cataracts in Wilmington NC is a common, yet serious, eye condition that causes the lenses of the eyes to become cloudy. The cloudiness makes it difficult to see people and objects clearly, whether up close or at a distance. Anyone can develop this condition, but it is much more common as people age. Over 24 million […]
Eye floaters are one of the more common phenomena of life, and most people have discussed their experiences with their friends and family. Of course, if these specks in your vision start getting bigger or only tend to happen at night, you may start to feel a little concerned. If you’re wondering what nighttime eye […]
Corneal mapping in Wilmington, NC, is a technology that goes by many different names. You may also hear Dr. Paul or another staff member at Paul Vision Institute refer to it as corneal topography, video keratography, or photokeratoscopy. Dr. Edward Paul invested in this technology to enable our optometrists to map out the curvature of […]
Vision issues can crop up suddenly, leaving you to wonder what is wrong and how long you must wait for an appointment. You could experience anything from a change in your eyeglass prescription to needing treatment for glaucoma. Paul Vision Institute is pleased to let you know that we offer same-day eye exams in Wilmington, NC, […]
If your eyes hurt when you wake up in the morning but gradually start to feel better as the day goes on, you may wonder what’s causing the problem. We’ll look at the conditions that may be behind it and what you can do to get some relief. Dry Eyes in the Morning Your meibomian […]
