Low vision refers to vision loss that can not be corrected by medical treatment, surgery, or by conventional vision correction in glasses or contact lenses. There are many conditions which may cause permanent vision loss including: trauma, congenital retinal diseases, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and neurodegenerative disease. People who develop a condition resulting in […]
Category: Specialty Eyecare
Still having problems functioning with your vision, although you have 20/20 eyesight?
Many people are under the impression that if you have 20/20 vision or better, you are fine! We don’t believe that. What we DO know and believe is that your 2 eyes must work together and with your brain and that over 50% of all vision problems go undiagnosed. Signs that you may have a […]
What is GLAUCOMA?
GLAUCOMA FAQS: 1. Glaucoma is a group of conditions that causes progressive, irreversible damage to the optic nerve in the eye resulting in vision loss. 2. Did You Know? Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States(1). 3. RISK FACTORS FOR GLAUCOMA: Age over 60 years, Ethnicity ( elevated risk for African […]
Odds are YOU suffer from digital vision syndrome!
The average American adult spends 9+ hours daily on digital devices. Of those, 65% complain of headaches, neck/shoulder pain and eyestrain when using your devices. Speaking of devices, 70% of all Americans use more than 2 devices at the same time. Historically, humans primarily used their visual systems to work at a distance and the […]
How do I decide to have refractive surgery?
This is a decision you should make carefully and seek the advice of your optometrist. The main reason people do LASIK is because they dislike wearing glasses and contact lenses. The second reason is they enjoy a lifestyle where their glasses and contacts get in the way. The third reason is reduced tolerance to contact […]
