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 […]
Are your dry eye symptoms making you absolutely nuts? Don’t let that continue. Youroptometrist in Wilmington, NC, can help. Finally! Even though there isn’t an app for most things in life, we DO have those oh-so-annoying dry eye symptoms swollen, itching, burning, and red eyes finally under control with various drops. A few specific types […]
Orthokeratology in Wilmington, NC, commonly known as Ortho-K, describes using customized contact lenses that patients wear temporarily to reshape the cornea. We typically prescribe Ortho-K contact lenses for children between the ages of eight and 12 who are just starting to experience vision issues related to nearsightedness. Patients wear the Ortho-K lenses at night to […]
Wearing glasses is an adjustment. When your child first gets theirglasses in Wilmington, NC, they may misplace their glasses frequently. As a parent, you can help your child establish routines and habits to prevent this problem. When your child first brings home their glasses from Paul Vision Institute, this is what you can do to […]
