Our eyes are not just the windows of our soul, they are also our window to the world. This is why it is essential to take good care of them. As with most parts of our body, we tend to pay attention to our eyes only when we start to experience some problem. Whether you… Read More
The eye anatomy and function is complex; therefore many reasons can cause puffy eyes. It can be an underlying medical condition or just something you inherited from your parents. Edema, which is an excessive collection of fluid, is what causes puffy eyes in the morning, which typically settles down in an hour or so after… Read More
A new set of spectacles invariably adds a new dimension to your lifestyle and personality. It can make you look smart, stylish, and even successful. These characteristics are one positive effect of failing eye vision that requires corrective glasses. However, after receiving a proper prescription from an optometrist and choosing the perfect frame; when your… Read More
Having the right fitted pair of shoes is vital for your comfort and physical health. Similarly, adjusting glasses for your comfort and visual health is extremely important. Glasses which are not adjusted can seem like a tiny problem which can be ignored, but it can cause a variety of issues which affect your lifestyle and… Read More
A keratoconus specialist can easily diagnose keratoconus, a corneal disorder of the eye in which the shape of the central area and the adjoining area undergoes changes such as thinning and steepening. Typically characterized by blurred or distorted vision, sensitivity to lights and glare, sudden clouding or worsening of vision, and a need for frequent… Read More
An eye prescription is made by a subjective test, where the patient is required to answer a series of yes or no questions. Many tests are performed to check the health of the eyes, but the power of the glasses or lenses prescribed depends upon the answers the optometrist receives from the patient. The process… Read More
Technological advances have made retinal imaging extremely easy and hi-tech. The Optomap is a device that is used to capture an ultra-wide field digital image of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye that captures light and makes vision possible. The Optomap captures a 200-degree high-resolution image and… Read More
Have you been experiencing flashes of light randomly through the day while looking at an object? Or seeing floaters in front of your eyes? Are you suffering from diabetes? If you nodded yes to any of these, then you should probably be scheduling digital retinal imaging eye exam. Retinal imaging uses a camera-like device to… Read More
Why an Eye Exam is Important There is nothing more important than the health of our eyes. And this is doubly true for children. Vision is the key to success in the classroom, in the home, and pretty much anywhere in the world. Nonetheless, even if you have a good understanding of eye exams, they… Read More
The Importance of Senior Health Care Proper eye care is essential at any age, especially in the senior population. As you grow older, you might experience changes in your vision that require professional evaluation. However, some eye problems associated with age can remain unnoticed until eyesight becomes significantly impaired. In addition to ensuring a healthy… Read More
