Vision Health

Are Indoor Tanning Beds Dangerous for My Eyes?

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:12:06 +0000

Are you looking to get a jump start on your summer tan by heading to the local tanning salon? Most people know that ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin damage and cancer, but are you aware of the damaging effects they have on your eyes?

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Have You Scheduled Your Regular Eye Exam Yet?

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:18:26 +0000

May is Healthy Vision Month, and the National Eye Institute (NEI) encourages everyone to make their vision health a priority. Having a dilated eye exam every year, or as recommended by your eye doctor, can help detect age-related eye diseases in their early stages.

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Women are More Susceptible to Eye Diseases and Conditions

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:39:59 +0000

Each year, more women than men are diagnosed with eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. In fact, two-thirds of blindness and visual impairments occur in women, and at least 75% of these cases are either preventable or treatable. In an effort to… Read the rest

‘Tis the Season for Eye Allergies

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:23:24 +0000

Ah, springtime. The sun is shining, the fields are green, the flowers are in full bloom. It’s a beautiful time of year, but if you are among the millions of people who suffer from allergies, it can wreak havoc… Read the rest

Eye Safety for Young Athletes

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:33:22 +0000

Spring is here, and that means young athletes are taking to the field for baseball, softball, tennis, golf, lacrosse, and a variety of other sports and recreational activities. While sprains and strains are to be expected, most people probably don’t think too much about injuries to the eye, which… Read the rest

Are e-readers Bad For My Eyes?

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:51:47 +0000

If you are like many avid readers, you may be considering, or maybe you’ve already purchased, an electronic, tablet-style reading device. Besides being environmentally friendly, these e-readers can hold hundreds of books and are extremely portable. But are they safe for your eyes?

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Why Do 3-D Movies Cause Headaches?

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:36:44 +0000

Seen any good 3-D movies lately? While the illusion of objects flying in and out of the screen and around your head can make the viewing experience exciting for many people, donning those silly blue and red glasses can cause others to suffer headaches, dizziness and nausea.

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Helping Your Child Adjust to Glasses

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:04:09 +0000

Finding out that your child needs to wear eyeglasses can be a difficult, emotional experience for both parent and child. Parents may feel sad or upset that there is something “wrong” with their child, while many children worry that other kids will tease them, that they look weird or ugly, or that everyone will be looking at them. Here are some tips for helping a child get used to their new eyeglasses.

Meet Dr. Ron Martin

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:56:40 +0000

Nearly two decades ago I found myself at a crossroads. Layoffs in the Aerospace industry left me with neither my job of nearly fourteen years nor any idea in which direction to go. Optometry was an area known to me only as a patient who had been having annual examinations… Read the rest

Drugstore reading glasses…helpful or harmful?

Dr. Ron Martin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:13:04 +0000

If you are over 40, you may have noticed that reading has started to become more difficult. Small print is blurry, and you have to hold the material at arms length in order to see clearly. This is a classic sign of aging, called presbyopia, and is… Read the rest