Entries by Dr. David Rouse

Why Scleral Lenses May be Right For You

It cannot be easy to know what is right for you with many options ranging from traditional glasses to contact lenses. When it comes to vision correction, one type of lens that has been gaining popularity in recent years is scleral lenses. These lenses are designed to provide an improved and comfortable vision solution for […]

3 Reasons to Get Sunglasses Before Summer

If you wear prescription eyeglasses, you probably get new glasses on a regular basis to help ensure that you’re always wearing corrective lenses with an up to date prescription. But do you regularly replace your prescription sunglasses? If not, you should. Getting new sunglasses regularly is good for your eyes, just as it’s good for […]

What Is Macular Degeneration? An FAQ

Macular degeneration is a condition that affects almost 20 million people in the United States. In fact, age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe loss of eyesight for people age 50 and older. As your eye doctor in Weston, FL, we proudly provide treatment for macular degeneration. Knowing a few things about […]

What Is Keratoconus and Its Symptoms?

Do you have blurry or shortsighted vision? If so, you might need to find an optometrist in Weston, FL to give you a proper diagnosis because it might be keratoconus. What is keratoconus, you ask? Let’s find out. What Is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is when the clear tissue that’s on the front of your cornea (eye) […]

Dry Eye Treatment with Lipiflow  

Approximately 30 million Americans suffer from chronic dry eyes. Like most people, you may not be aware that the true cause of dry eyes is a condition known as meibomian gland dysfunction. What is Dry Eye? Meibomian is the name of the tiny glands in the eyes that become plugged over time and can no […]

Is LASIK Right for You?  

Struggling with impaired vision and searching for an alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses? Your eye doctor in Weston, Florida, can help. If you’re tired of wearing glasses or contacts to aid you visually throughout the day, LASIK eye surgery procedure could be the solution. What is LASIK? The LASIK process is an extremely common, […]