keeping your child seeing clearly
Bifocals are one way to treat presbyopia. This is a vision problem that some individuals face when they are between 40 and 45 years old. Around this age, many patients lose the ability to focus on smaller text that is nearby. Bifocals contain two prescriptions for one lens. One prescription is designed for reading, while the other is designed for distance vision. When getting a prescription for bifocal contact lenses, you will have to choose among several types of lenses. Read More»
Cataracts is an eye condition caused by a buildup of protein in the eye. Although it can occur at any age, it is far more common in those who are 75-years old—or older. If your parent or loved one is suffering from cataracts, they will likely need surgery to correct the problem. Although the recovery time is not very long or painful, your loved one will likely need help for the first few hours—or days—after the surgery. Read More»
The sense of vision is by far one of the most dominant senses that a person has. Yet, the eye is also a highly complex organ, and there are numerous problems that children can develop. When your child has vision problems, it can seem like a highly difficult and confusing problem to address. However, if you strengthen your knowledge about pediatric eye health, this can help you to make more informed decisions for your child. Read More»
Glaucoma can be a frustrating disease because it causes a level of pain that can be distracting. One of the easiest ways to reduce this distraction is to reduce the pressure that is currently in the eye through the use of prescription eye drops. For the vast majority of people, using eye drops is enough to allow them to continue to function normally in their day-to-day lives as long as they take the medication correctly. Read More»
Our precious ability to see can come under attack from numerous sources, and macular degeneration can be thought of as a stealth attacker, sneaking up on us and robbing of our vision as we age. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among those age 55 and above and affects 10 million Americans. Read on for 10 important things to know about this eye disease.
The macula of the eye is located in the center of the retina, and is responsible for clear, straight-ahead vision, which is vital for tasks such as reading. Read More»
