Entries by Dr. Edward Paul, OD, PhD

Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Wake Up?

If your eyes hurt when you wake up in the morning but gradually start to feel better as the day goes on, you may wonder what’s causing the problem. We’ll look at the conditions that may be behind it and what you can do to get some relief. Dry Eyes in the Morning Your meibomian […]

Phenomenal Options for Easing Dry Eye Symptoms

Are your dry eye symptoms making you absolutely nuts? Don’t let that continue. Youroptometrist in Wilmington, NC, can help. Finally! Even though there isn’t an app for most things in life, we DO have those oh-so-annoying dry eye symptoms swollen, itching, burning, and red eyes finally under control with various drops. A few specific types […]

Could You Benefit from Ortho-K Contact Lenses?

Orthokeratology in Wilmington, NC, commonly known as Ortho-K, describes using customized contact lenses that patients wear temporarily to reshape the cornea. We typically prescribe Ortho-K contact lenses for children between the ages of eight and 12 who are just starting to experience vision issues related to nearsightedness. Patients wear the Ortho-K lenses at night to […]

How We Diagnose and Treat Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration in Wilmington NC is a potentially serious eye disease that affects people as they age. Although macular degeneration typically doesn’t cause complete vision loss, you may lose some or all of your central vision. While there is no cure for this age-related eye condition, you can receive effective treatments for it. Wet Macular Degeneration […]

All About Choosing MiSight Contact Lenses for Children

At Paul Vision Institute in Wilmington, North Carolina, we provide comprehensive vision and eye care for all ages. For your child’s vision correction needs, consider using MiSight contact lenses. This is a revolutionary new form of vision correction that can be gentle and beneficial for children. See how MiSight can benefit your child and your family […]

The Symptoms and Causes of Dry Eye Disease

Are your eyes constantly bothering you? You might have dry eye disease. An eye doctor in Wilmington, N, will be able to make a diagnosis and then prescribe you something that will give you some relief. Here are some of the symptoms and causes of dry eye disease. The Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease Stinging or […]

Am I a Good Candidate for Sports Vision Therapy

One of the ways that your eye doctor in Wilmington, North Carolina can help you see better is with sports vision therapy. Yes, the name suggests this vision therapy is for athletes. But sports vision therapy will help anyone with good vision see more clearly and accurately and at a greater distance and depth. Improve […]

Early Warning Signs of Glaucoma

A diagnosis of glaucoma can be frightening. You may wonder what this means for your vision and what types of treatment are available. Your eye doctor in Wilmington, NC, is the professional who can answer these and other questions you may have regarding your recent diagnosis. But rest assured, there are treatments available to help preserve […]