Is Blepharitis Contagious?

Posted on November 4, 2025 (November 4, 2025) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

Close-up of a human eye with a red, swollen bump on the upper eyelid, showing signs of a stye or eyelid infection.

The short answer is that blepharitis can sometimes be contagious, but it depends on the underlying cause. […]

What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts and Glaucoma?

Posted on September 28, 2025 (September 28, 2025) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

Close-up of an older adult's eye on a plain gray background.

The symptoms of cataracts include clouded vision, sensitivity to light, and frequent prescription changes, while glaucoma symptoms often start with peripheral (side) vision loss, eye pain, and seeing halos around lights.
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Nearsighted vs Farsighted in Kids: What’s the Difference?

Posted on August 21, 2025 (August 21, 2025) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

A child holding a pair of eyeglasses at arm's length.

The key difference between them is that nearsightedness makes distant objects appear blurry, while farsightedness makes close-up objects blurry. […]

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Posted on June 4, 2025 (June 4, 2025) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

Close-up of an eye that's red due to pink eye or another condition.

Pink eye might be common, but there are several other conditions that mimic pink eye’s symptoms. These eye conditions can include:

Allergies
Blepharitis
Dry eye disease
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Styes
Iritis
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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Posted on April 8, 2025 (May 10, 2025) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

An optometrist in lavender scrubs uses a pen and a human eye model to demonstrate eye disease.

Glaucoma can be hereditary. If a parent, sibling, or family member is diagnosed with glaucoma, you have a higher risk of developing it and should be proactive about your eye health.
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Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Posted on November 27, 2024 (November 27, 2024) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

A happy and enthusiastic child enjoys wearing their myopia control glasses.

While myopia cannot be reserved entirely, we can help prevent myopia from worsening using myopia control therapies. […]

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

Posted on May 2, 2024 (May 2, 2024) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

A young optometrist administering an eye exam to her patient.

Comprehensive optometric eye exams can reveal much more than just vision conditions—they can be critical in detecting a wide range of diseases, many of which may seem unrelated to eye health, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and more. […]