Posts by Dr. Hernandez

Feeling pressure behind the eyes is a common issue I see with patients and doesn’t necessarily correlatewith a problem with the eye itself. There are many causes for feeling this pressure sensation and somecan be sight threatening so it is important to let your optometrist know if you notice this. Headaches Migraines and tension headaches…

Online shopping has gotten a lot more popular over the last decade. It is fast and convenient for a lot of people to click a button and it arrive at your door. Personally, I love online shopping, especially Amazon! But there are some things that you are better off purchasing in the store, glasses included.…

You just picked up your new glasses- how exciting! But, when you get a new pair of glasses, especially if this is your first pair or you had a change in prescription, there may be an adjustment period before your vision seems clear and comfortable. Blurry vision, feeling dizzy, or headaches are common symptoms when…

The best makeup removers dissolve makeup and help clarify your pores without stripping your skin of protective oils. If you wear makeup or sunscreen, it’s important to use makeup remover to clear out pore-clogging substances from your skin at the end of the day. If you don’t remove your makeup and sunscreen, you may experience…

Great eye makeup can make or break your look, and the best eye makeup brushes will help you create a beautiful aesthetic. Even if you have stunning eye makeup hues and options, without the right application tools, you won’t be able to showcase them well. These makeup brushes will help you create an eye makeup…

If you want to put your best face forward, the best eye shadow for you depends on your eye color. The right hues will make your eyes stand out and turn heads. When choosing an eye shadow, choose colors that complement your eye color. These will be colors that are opposite your eye color on…

Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is he inability to see well at night or in low lighting conditions likeat a restaurant. This is a symptom of a problem with usually the retina, the tissue that lines the back ofthe eye. If you are nearsighted, you may also experience trouble seeing at night but this is not…

This is a pretty common question I get at the office, mostly just out of pure curiosity. There have been alot of pop culture references to weed and glaucoma, so the question is, does it work?Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve over time. This can cause a reduction side visionand can lead…

As eye doctors, we see cataracts every day, and patients are often afraid when they learn they have them. They remember seeing their parents or grandparents have cataract surgery and maybe not receive the best outcome. As optometrists, we try to put patients’ minds at ease, letting them know that the procedure has made significant…

Eyelash services get a bit more buzz, but you can also enhance your eyes with a semi-permanent eyeliner tattoo. It’s an option for both those who wear minimal makeup and a full face each day. Here is everything you need to know about a lash line enhancement. What is Eyeliner Tattoo? While applied in the…