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As we age, it’s common to notice subtle changes in our eyes. One of the most prevalent age-related eye conditions is dry eye disease, and while many factors can contribute, aging plays a central role in increasing your risk.

Ever notice how your eyes turn into sandpaper every winter or sting like crazy on windy days? You are not imagining it; weather can turn your eyes into a scratchy, red mess.

If you’ve noticed your child’s prescription getting stronger each year, you’re not alone. Progressive myopia has become increasingly common in children and teens. It’s not just about needing thicker glasses—uncontrolled myopia progression can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, like retinal detachment or macular degeneration.

Examples of vision discount plans that are accepted at Avant Eyes are: VSP, EyeMed, Spectera and Superior (as of 2024- subject to change). 

There are many ingredients to avoid in your under eye cream. Why? Because certain ingredients (at the right concentration) can cause damage to the delicate meibomian glands that live in your eyelids.

New research on contact lens wear is ever-developing. Our doctors are well researched on the newest developments and contact lens technologies and can educate you at your next contact lens evaluation.

Eyelash extensions have become very popular over the past 5 years. Maybe due to the Zoom Boom?

YES! You may be using these ingredients that could potentially harm the delicate structures in and around your eyes, inevitably leading to what you label as “sensitive” eyes.

Myopia (near sightedness) occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it.

Myopia (near sightedness) occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it.