November 14th is World Diabetes Day. This year, the theme of World Diabetes Day is women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future. The goal of this campaign is to promote awareness of the importance of equal and affordable access for all women, whether they are at risk or already living with diabetes, […]
Everyone has come across the expressions visual acuity and twenty-twenty vision. But what do these terms really mean? 20/20 refers to the accuracy of your eyesight from 20 feet away. If you’ve been told you have 20/20 vision, that basically means that from 20 feet away you are able to properly see that which is […]
Sometimes you get ready for bed and turn off the light, but you can’t sleep. You open your eyes and you can’t see a thing. Gradually, the things in the room begin take shape. This process, called ”dark adaptation,” allows people to adjust to the dark. In order for night vision and dark adaptation to […]
Sometimes, particularly when doing an eye exam on small children the optometrist will focus a light in the eye. But what does this do? This is one way we determine the refractive error of your eye, and it’s known as a retinoscopy exam. By examining the way light reflects off your retina, the eye care […]
Do your sunglasses have what it takes to protect your eyes? As the summer heats up and people spend more time outdoors, it is very important to wear UV blocking eyewear to protect against exposure to ultraviolet rays that can cause damage to your eyes. Damage caused by UV from the sun can occur without […]
Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among adults aged 50 and above? AMD occurs when the part of the retina responsible for your sharp central vision, the macula, begins to deteriorate. Central vision is the visual field that you rely on to […]
Eye charts of different variations have become a standard in vision screenings and eye exams. One of the most familiar charts associated with vision is the Snellen eye chart, designed by Dutch ophthalmologist Hermann Snellen in 1862 to measure visual acuity- how well you can see at various distances. Although there are variations of the […]
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The New Year is a time to start fresh and renew our commitment to health, happiness and success. It’s important to include eye and vision health and safety in these resolutions. Here are the top six ways you can make your eyes and vision a priority this year. A comprehensive eye exam will ensure not […]
Your eyes communicate much more than you may realize, in fact they play a huge role in your non-verbal communication. Consciously or not, the way you move your eyes, look at someone, blink or make eye contact can say a lot about what you are thinking and feeling. Here’s a look at how your eyes […]
Spring is on the way. Soon the sun will be shining, the flowers blooming and allergy season will be upon us. If you have allergies, your eyes are often affected by the high pollen count along with other allergens floating in the fresh spring air. Tree pollens in April and May, grass pollens in June […]
