September Newsletter: How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice
How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice Imagine wearing a rain coat every day of the year, no matter what the weather conditions are. Although you’d be appropriately dressed for rainy days, your coat wouldn’t do much to protect you from the bitter cold during the winter and would be much too hot on a […]
Eyeball Licking: A Dangerous New Trend?
In the summer of 2013, news spread quickly about a dangerous new trend, called “worming” or oculolinctus, and a serious outbreak of disease among Japanese youth. Upon further investigation, many news sources retracted or amended previously published stories, saying the stories of a sudden increase in illness were only a hoax. In popular culture and […]
September Newsletter: Can Contact Lenses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays?
Can Contact Lenses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays? Skin cancer isn’t the only harmful consequence of sun exposure. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light also increases your risk of several eye diseases and conditions. Choosing contact lenses that offer built-in UV protection can reduce your chances of developing some sun-related eye conditions. How Does UV […]
Teaching Kids About Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis is by no means limited only to children. An infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva — the membrane within the eyelid and protecting the white aspect of our eyes — can occur in individuals of any age secondary to an infection, an allergic reaction or chemical irritation. Infectious conjunctivitis can be the result of […]
How Vision Problems Affect Learning
Reading is an instrumental part of your child’s ability to learn. In order to write complete sentences or do mathematical problems, a child must first be able to understand what is on the page in front of them. If your child is suffering from vision problems, it may be drastically interfering with their ability to […]
Getting Kids to Wear Glasses
In most of North America, optometrists are known as Doctors of Optometry (D.O.). As physicians, they are able to diagnose eye disease and prescribe medications or corrective lenses. Licensure as a DO requires a Bachelor’s Degree and successful completion of a four-year school of optometrics. Educational specialists, Allen and Virginia Crane, point out in their […]
Allergy Management and Your Eyes
For those who suffer from allergies, exposure to pets, pollen, or dust mites can quickly lead to red, itchy, watery eyes. Although seasonal allergies are notorious for causing eye symptoms, year-round exposure to allergens can be just as problematic. If you develop itchy, red, irritated, puffy, or watery eyes, make an appointment to see your […]
5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Eye Health
Protecting your eyesight is an important part of maintaining your quality of life. Here are five simple things you can do to help preserve your vision. 1. Stop Smoking It is no secret that smoking is strongly linked to many health problems; however, did you know that it can also damage your eyes and vision health? […]
October Newsletter: What Are Ocular Migraines and How Can They Be Prevented?
Could Ocular Migraines Be Responsible for Temporary Vision Changes? Ocular migraines, also called retinal migraines, cause temporary vision loss and changes in your vision. Although the symptoms don’t last long, ocular migraines can be frightening, particularly if you’ve never experienced these visual symptoms before. What Happens During an Ocular Migraine? During an ocular migraine, you […]
Blue Light Exposure: What Is It?
Blue light is produced naturally by the sun and generated by computer monitors, smartphone screens and other digital devices. Although the light has some beneficial effects, exposure can increase your eyestrain risk and even affect your central vision. What Is Blue Light? The rays of the sun may appear to be colorless, but they’re actually […]