When you hear the words “legally blind,” what do you picture? Complete darkness? A person who cannot see anything at all? Someone navigating every part of life without usable vision? That is not always what legal blindness looks like. Many people who are legally blind can still detect light, recognize shapes, see movement or use […]
Read MoreYou are giving a presentation, sitting in an important meeting or trying to take the perfect photo—and suddenly, your eyelid begins doing its own tiny dance. It is distracting. It is irritating. And once you notice it, it somehow becomes impossible to ignore. The good news? Most occasional eyelid twitches are harmless and temporary. The […]
Read MoreYour alarm goes off. Before your feet touch the floor—or your brain fully understands what day it is—you reach for your phone. And somewhere behind those barely open eyelids, your eyes are already preparing for another day of questionable decisions. If your eyes could speak, here is what they might say about your morning routine. […]
Read MoreWe won’t judge you here. But if we could eliminate a few common habits from our patients’ routines, we absolutely would. Some of these mistakes seem harmless: falling asleep in contact lenses, grabbing whatever eye drops happen to be nearby or waiting until your vision becomes blurry before scheduling an exam. Unfortunately, seemingly minor shortcuts […]
Read MoreA Complete Guide to Your Options If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cataracts, you’ve probably heard that you’ll need a new lens during cataract surgery. What many people don’t realize is that you may have more than one lens option. Today’s cataract surgery isn’t just about removing a cloudy lens. For many patients, it’s also […]
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If you’re tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses, you’ve probably heard of LASIK. But what many people don’t realize is that LASIK isn’t the only option available. For some patients, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also known as Clear Lens Exchange, may actually provide better long-term vision correction. At McFarland Eye Care, our goal […]
Read MoreWhen was the last time you had an eye exam? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone — but May is the perfect time to put your eye health back in focus! Designated as Healthy Vision Month, this annual awareness initiative reminds us of the vital role our eyes play in our everyday lives and […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever woken up to puffy under-eye bags, you’re not alone! Whether caused by lack of sleep, aging, or genetics, under-eye concerns are common. At McFarland Eye Care and Pine and River, we understand the impact they can have on your overall appearance and self-esteem. Thankfully, there are effective treatments to address tired, puffy […]
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McFarland’s New Little Rock Clinic is Now Open! McFarland Eye Care opened the doors of its brand new Little Rock facility on September 1st, 2021. Located in the Valley Shopping Center off Rodney Parham, the new facility, through thoughtful design and attention to detail, aims to elevate the eye care experience in Central Arkansas. Since […]
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist? At first glance, you might think they are the same thing, and you’d be right – partly. The first thing to understand is that they are both eye doctors and they both provide vision care. However, it can be confusing since […]
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