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Eye Care Insights — Expert Eye Care Blog by Dr. Cynthia Payne, OD

Eye Care Insights

Expert guidance on dry eye, NeuroVisual Medicine, designer eyewear, and protecting your vision — from Dr. Cynthia Payne, OD

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Vertical Heterophoria Symptoms: The Hidden Cause of Chronic Headaches
NeuroVisual Medicine

Vertical Heterophoria Symptoms: The Hidden Cause of Chronic Headaches

Chronic headaches, dizziness, and neck pain that no one can explain? Vertical heterophoria — a subtle eye misalignment — may be the cause. Here is what to look for.

6 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#vertical heterophoria#BVD#headaches
Eye Care in Las Vegas: How the Desert Climate Affects Your Vision
Eye Health

Eye Care in Las Vegas: How the Desert Climate Affects Your Vision

Las Vegas is one of the harshest environments in the country for eye health. Intense UV, extreme dryness, casino air, and desert dust create a perfect storm for eye problems — here is how to protect yourself.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#Las Vegas eye care#dry eye Las Vegas#UV protection
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: The Root Cause of Most Dry Eye
Dry Eye

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: The Root Cause of Most Dry Eye

Up to 86% of dry eye cases are caused by meibomian gland dysfunction — blocked oil glands along your eyelids. Here is what MGD is, how it is diagnosed, and what actually treats it.

8 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#meibomian gland dysfunction#MGD#dry eye
The Complete Guide to Contact Lenses: Types, Care, and When to See Your Doctor
Eye Health

The Complete Guide to Contact Lenses: Types, Care, and When to See Your Doctor

From daily disposables to specialty lenses for astigmatism and dry eye, here is everything you need to know about contact lenses — and how to wear them safely.

8 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#contact lenses#contact lens care#daily disposables
Contact Lens Exam in Summerlin: What to Expect
Eye Care

Contact Lens Exam in Summerlin: What to Expect

A contact lens exam is different from a standard eye exam. Here's what's included, why it matters, and how to get fitted for contacts in Summerlin, Las Vegas.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#contact lenses#contact lens exam#Summerlin
Your Child's Vision and School Performance: What Every Parent Should Know
Eye Health

Your Child's Vision and School Performance: What Every Parent Should Know

One in four children has a vision problem significant enough to affect learning — and most are never diagnosed. Here is what to watch for and why annual eye exams matter.

6 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#children's vision#pediatric eye exam#learning disabilities
Vertical Heterophoria in Las Vegas: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
NeuroVisual Medicine

Vertical Heterophoria in Las Vegas: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Vertical heterophoria is a subtle eye misalignment that causes chronic headaches, dizziness, and anxiety. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated in Las Vegas.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#vertical heterophoria#BVD#eye misalignment
Avulux Migraine Glasses Available in Las Vegas
NeuroVisual Medicine

Avulux Migraine Glasses Available in Las Vegas

Avulux precision-tinted lenses filter the specific wavelengths of light that trigger migraines. Now available at Trendsetter Eyewear in Summerlin, Las Vegas.

6 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#Avulux#migraine glasses#light sensitivity
NeuroVisual Medicine: The Specialty That Connects Your Eyes to Your Whole Body
NeuroVisual Medicine

NeuroVisual Medicine: The Specialty That Connects Your Eyes to Your Whole Body

NeuroVisual Medicine goes beyond standard eye care to address how subtle visual misalignments affect the entire nervous system. Here is what it is, who it helps, and what to expect.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#neurovisual medicine#binocular vision#prism lenses