Clarity Vision - November 21, 2025

If you’re getting ready for a contact lens exam, you might be wondering what to expect and whether you need to prepare ahead of time. Whether this is your first experience with contacts or you’re updating your prescription, a little preparation can make a big difference. Here’s what you should know before scheduling your contact lens exam in Smithfield, NC.

Clarity Vision - November 20, 2025

During Diabetes Awareness Month, Clarity Vision is committed to educating our community about how diabetes can influence eye health and what you can do to protect your sight. Your vision is one of your most valuable assets, and with the right care, many diabetes-related eye conditions can be detected early, monitored closely, and even prevented.

Clarity Vision - October 30, 2025

Blurry vision is one of the most common reasons people schedule an eye exam - but sometimes, it’s more than just needing a new prescription. One potential cause is keratoconus, a progressive condition that affects the shape of your cornea.

Clarity Vision - October 27, 2025

Dyslexia is often described as a learning disorder that affects reading, spelling, and writing abilities. While dyslexia itself is not an eye problem, some visual issues can produce symptoms that closely mimic dyslexia. This is why a comprehensive eye exam plays such an important role in determining whether vision problems are contributing to reading difficulties.

Clarity Vision - October 23, 2025

If you’ve ever noticed that driving at night feels more difficult or that you struggle to see in dim lighting, you may be experiencing night blindness, also known as nyctalopia. While not a disease itself, night blindness is often a symptom of an underlying eye condition that affects your ability to see clearly in low light.

Clarity Vision - October 22, 2025

When winter settles in, it’s common to notice your eyes feeling drier, itchier, or more irritated than usual. The combination of cold outdoor air, indoor heating, and lower humidity can all contribute to worsening dry eye symptoms. At Clarity Vision in Smithfield, NC, we offer advanced solutions to help you find relief from winter dry eye, including OptiLight IPL therapy.

Clarity Vision - October 21, 2025

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. This irregular shape prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, leading to distorted or blurred vision.

Clarity Vision - October 20, 2025

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision impairment, especially among older adults. They occur when the normally clear lens of your eye becomes clouded, causing blurry or dim vision that can make daily tasks difficult. Understanding the types and stages of cataracts can help protect your long-term vision.

Clarity Vision - September 30, 2025

If you’ve been wearing glasses or contact lenses for years, you may have wondered if LASIK could give you the freedom of clear vision without corrective eyewear. LASIK is one of the most popular and effective vision correction procedures available today.

Clarity Vision - September 26, 2025

Astigmatism is one of the most common vision conditions, yet many people don’t fully understand what it means. At Clarity Vision in Clayton, North Carolina, our goal is to help patients clearly see the world around them by providing education and personalized treatment options.