Since 1981, the dedicated doctors and staff of McFarland Eye Care have been privileged to serve the wonderful people of Arkansas.

Blurry Vision

There are many causes of blurry vision, and although the majority are not alarming, it’s important to know that there are some potentially life-threatening conditions behind this symptom. Usually blurred vision is caused by refractive errors, including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, or presbyopia (age-related loss of near vision). In other cases, it could be due to low blood sugar or the onset of diabetic retinopathy in diabetics. If you are experiencing blurry vision, please come in for a personal consultation.

Dry Eyes

Do you have dry eyes? Up to 12 million Americans suffer from a disease called dry eye syndrome. People with dry eyes frequently experience burning and stinging of their eyes, their eyes often feel sticky, and their eyes are often red. Interestingly, some people with dry eyes actually have periods when their eyes get so watery that tears spill over their eyelids and run down their cheeks. We have a wide array of dry eye treatment options but it is important to determine the cause of the dry eye to assist in the treatment protocol. Start your journey to dry eye relief here!

Night Driving Problems

Have you ever experienced night driving problems? Many people report glare and halos from on-coming traffic. This can be caused by simple nearsightedness or blurry myopic vision but is also something associated with cataracts. Symptoms of night driving vision problems are most likely obvious but include fuzzy, blurred oncoming traffic, inability to read signage at night, insecurity while driving and eye strain that might lead to dry eyes.

We would suggest a thorough eye health examination and also checking for the onset of cataracts. Call us today to make an appointment and make sure to reference this eye condition.

Halos

Seeing bright circles or rings around a light source, like headlights, is known as halos. Halos around lights are most noticeable at night or when you’re in dim or dark areas. Halos are a typical problem linked to cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It can be compared to a window that is frosted or yellowed, or looking through a foggy or dusty car windshield. Things look blurry, hazy or less colorful with a cataract. The aging process is the most influential factor in developing cataracts, and it is quite common for older people to have a cataract in one or both eyes.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a refractive error where people are unable to see objects clearly from a distance or up close. Astigmatism is asymmetric steepening of the cornea or natural lens, causing light to be focused unevenly. Astigmatism may occur in varying degrees in each eye and can accompany myopia or hyperopia. To individuals with uncorrected astigmatism, images may look blurry or shadowed. Astigmatism can accompany any form of refractive error and is very common. Treatment options for astigmatism can include glasses, contact lenses, LASIK eye surgery, or TORIC Interocular Lens Implants in cataract surgery or a Clear Lens Exchange.

Distance Vision Problems

If you cannot see at a distance this is most likely a refractive error called nearsightedness, also known as myopia. Symptoms of nearsightedness often include blurry vision at a distance, the need to squint, difficulty driving, eye fatigue, and headaches. Myopia is often diagnosed between the ages of 8 and 12. Your eyes are growing at this age, so the shape of your eyes can change. Adults usually remain nearsighted if they have the condition as a child. Adults can also become nearsighted due to certain health conditions, such as diabetes. Myopia arises when the front surface of your eye, called the cornea, is steeper than usual. Myopia can be treated with a wide range of treatment options including: glasses, contact lenses, LASIK eye surgery, and even Clear Lens Exchange.

Trouble Reading

Reading vision problems typically set in as people age, particularly in the 40’s. A condition called presbyopia is typically what causes this. Presbyopia is the age-related loss of flexibility in the crystalline lens of the eye that makes it difficult for you to see objects that are close to you. Symptoms include: a tendency to hold reading material far away, regular blurred vision at normal reading lengths and eyestrain or headaches after close up work or activities. Contact us today to find out about your options for treating presbyopia.

Eyelid Issues

Eyelid problems can occur at any age and may be related to infection, inflammation, problems with muscles around your eyes or general aging. Some concerning symptoms regarding eyelid issues are: difficulty closing or opening eyes, dry or water eyes, crusty eyelids, lumps on eyelids, itchy eyelids, gritty eyes, or swollen eyelids. There are treatments available and we'd love to talk to you about them!