Our First Facebook Competition
Facebook Competition:
Eyewear Photo Drawing
- First Prize: $100 and free Retinal Photo
- Second Prize: $50 and free Retinal Photo
This is our first Facebook competition so please read very carefully.
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Information on Your Eyes for Kids
Which part of your body lets you read the back of a cereal box, check out a rainbow, and see a softball heading your way? Which part lets you cry when you’re sad and makes tears to protect itself? Which part has muscles that adjust to let you focus on… Read the rest
How vision problems can affect elderly drivers
Thanks to advances in modern medicine, the average person is living longer than ever before, which means there are more older drivers on the road. But if you are over 60, your eyesight probably is not as good as it once was. Age-related vision changes that commonly affect senior… Read the rest
Aging eyes: What’s normal, what’s not
If you are over 40, you’ve probably started noticing some subtle changes in your vision. You might find yourself holding reading material at arms length in order to see the print clearly. You become temporarily blinded when you walk into a dark… Read the rest
Attention disorder…or vision problem?
Is your child being treated for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Perhaps they display some of the classic signs of these conditions, such as high distractibility, short attention span, difficulty concentrating, making careless mistakes, failing to complete assignments, fidgeting or being off… Read the rest
MORE INFORMATION AND A VIDEO ON GLAUCOMA
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Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP), which can damage… Read the rest
How to reduce “smart phone squint”
Do you spend hours every day staring at your smart phone, texting, reading, playing games and browsing websites? Do you often suffer from headaches, dry or tired eyes, blurred vision or focusing problems after doing so?
If this sounds familiar, you could be suffering from “smart phone squint,” a condition… Read the rest
Watch out for pink eye during cold and flu season
Here we are, in the heart of the cold and flu season. But there is another infection to be on the lookout for during the winter months – Pink Eye.
I can see fine…why do I need an eye exam?
Blurry vision, red and irritated eyes, and headaches are common symptoms that might prompt a visit to the eye doctor. But what if you can see perfectly fine? Do you still need to get your eyes checked?
Those who wear corrective lenses should visit their eye doctor regularly to update… Read the rest
I WEAR MY SUNGLASSES…IN WINTER?
Many people believe that sunglasses are exclusively a summer fashion accessory. In reality, sunglasses are made for sun, not heat, and those ultra-violet (UV) rays that shine down during warm weather are present in the winter as well. In fact, some might argue that it is even MORE important to protect your eyes from the sun and its harsh glare during the winter months.
