Entries by Dr. Edward Paul, OD, PhD

What Makes Lashes Fall Out?

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 […]

Exploring MiSight Contacts

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 […]

Top 3 Signs of Glaucoma and How to Treat it

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 […]

Why Are Cataracts So Common as We Age?

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 […]

What Do Nighttime Eye Floaters Mean?

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 […]

Did You Know We Offer Same Day Eye Exams?

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, […]

Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Wake Up?

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 […]

Phenomenal Options for Easing Dry Eye Symptoms

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 […]

Could You Benefit from Ortho-K Contact Lenses?

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 […]