Look around in the remote corners and drawers around your home and you're likely to find old eyeglasses that aren't being used any more. So, the question often comes "What can I do with these old glasses? It seems a shame to throw them away, and perhaps someone else could use them, but where do I … [Read more...]
Ask every eye doctor when they think children are old enough to wear contacts and you'll hear a very large range of responses. But it really boils down to this....is the child responsible enough to wear contact lenses safely. Contact lens use raises the risk of eye infections and other … [Read more...]
For most patients, the choices available have met their visual needs. For many years, we've had bifocals (with lines), progressive lenses (no lines), and reading glasses to improve reading vision and other near tasks. But innovation and technology has led to new advancements in reading … [Read more...]
What is Astigmatism? In very simple terms, it means that as light enters the eye and is focused on the retina, the different portions of the eye that focus the light are not round or spherical. Therefore, the light is not focused to a clear sharp point but is focused to a linear pattern on the … [Read more...]
Double vision is not a common occurrence for most patients, but it's a problem that be very debilitating. Double vision may be a sign of a serious underlying problem, or may simply require the right eyeglasses or therapy to treat the problem. This article will cover the most common causes of … [Read more...]
Bifocal contact lenses have been around for some time now, and in the early days the results weren't very promising. This article will help to bring you up to date on some of the newer technologies available. How do they work? Most bifocal (also called multifocal) contact lenses work by … [Read more...]
When children should have their first eye examination has been a long misunderstood issue. This article will address this question and offer direction for your child's visual welfare. As soon as children are born, they begin to use their vision. Long before motor skills, chidren are already … [Read more...]
Video screens are now part of everyday life for all ages, especially children and young adults. Between computer screens for school work, smart boards in the classroom, video games on the computer or on the television screen, and watching TV, kids have screens in front of them all day long. Some … [Read more...]
What is Hyperopia? Hyperopia or farsightedness is a condition where the eyes see better at distance than near. If the person is farsighted enough they will also need glasses for distance as well. Many people think that being farsighted means they have normal vision at distance but farsighted … [Read more...]
Computers are part of nearly everyone's every day life, from students to retirees, more and more people are spending time on their computers for work and for fun. This article will address some of the eyestrain issues and ways to find some relief. When we read, we hold the print where are arms … [Read more...]
