Ask Dr. Klute | Why is it bad to sleep in contact lenses? Are you ready to be shocked by an unexpected response? It is not always bad to sleep in your contact lenses. It is only bad when the lenses you are wearing are not made for you to sleep in them. There is […]
Did you know that babies have to learn how to see?
Ask Dr. Klute | Why do my eyes feel dry in the morning? Eye dryness in the morning is a problem many people encounter. Interestingly, the eyes should feel the best in the morning as they are soaked in the tears all night as they are covered by your eyelids. So, when the eyes are […]
A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.
Ask Dr. Klute | Raking leaves makes my eyes itchy. What can I do for relief? Many people suffer from eye allergies during the Spring and Fall seasons. Here are a few ways to help those itchy eyes: cold artificial tears, allergy eye drops, and if those don’t solve the problem well enough, call us! […]
Ask Dr. Klute | Why do I have to have the air puff test at my eye exams? I can’t stand it! Guess what? We don’t like it either! This is why we don’t use it anymore. The “air puff test”, as it is commonly referred to, checks the pressure inside of the eye. It […]
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
Ask Dr. Klute | I drive a lot for work. Should I wear polarized sunglasses? Yes, absolutely. Polarized lenses are definitely the best choice for driving sunwear. When I talk to patients about purchasing prescription sunglasses, I tell them there are two ways to “shade” your eyes: tinted lenses and polarized lenses. Tinted lenses are […]
My child’s eye turns inward when they are tired, is surgery needed? Your child will most likely not need any surgery as long as the eye turn does not become constant, which can be prevented. Most times the reason a young child’s eye turns inward is because they are farsighted or hypermetropic. Farsightedness is seeing […]
I have trouble reading my phone with my glasses. Should I get bifocals or progressive lenses? It all depends upon your specific needs and personal style. A bifocal is a lens that has two separate powers, one for far and one for near, separated by a distinct line that is visible on the lens. These […]