LASIK, or laser-assisted in site keratomileusis, reshapes the cornea to help treat various eye problems. This is a pain-free process meant to improve vision and is a good alternative for patients who don’t want to use contact lenses or eyeglasses. Our optometrist can provide reliable and professional LASIK evaluations so you can see if you […]
4 Ways to Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy and Safe
As part of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Eyes On Norbeck shares some tips to help you maintain your children’s visual health. Because their eyes are still developing, kids need special care when it comes to keeping their eyesight healthy. Our optometrist talks about four ways you can help your kids.
Visual Efficiency In Kids
There’ a difference between seeing and SEEING. What in the world does that mean? Your child could be seeing “fine,” but they may not be seeing efficiently. They are unaware of what clear actually can be, so they are constantly straining. Often times kids are unknowingly “working” to see the prints in the books and/or […]
Q and A With the Pros: What Is Pink Eye?
The conjunctiva refers to the clear membrane lining the inner part of your eyelids. When it gets irritated or infected, you may have conjunctivitis. While it’s a common eye problem, many still lack a basic understanding of how it happens and how it’s managed.
4 Effective Dry Eye Remedies
Increasing age can cause hormonal changes that may affect the quality of your tears, causing them to dry up easily. Staying in a place with arid climate may also cause your tear film to evaporate. Certain conditions can also result in reduced tear production as well.
Are All Contact Lens Solutions The Same?
Short answer. No. For example, you walk into a store and you see a generic solution next to the brand solution. Both boxes are designed similar. However, the brand name one has more of “updated” ingredients vs the generic one which has “outdated” ingredients. Why is this important? As the materials and technology of contact […]
Contact Lens Solutions: Generic vs Brand Names
Short answer. No. For example, you walk into a store and you see a generic solution next to the brand solution. Both boxes are designed similar. However, the brand name one has more of “updated” ingredients vs the generic one which has “outdated” ingredients. Why is this important? As the materials […]
4 Popular Misconceptions About Contact Lenses
Poor eyesight can affect not only your daily efficiency but also your overall health. As a solution, Eyes on Norbeck offers different types of contact lenses. Many prefer this eyewear option for the superior visual comfort and convenience it provides.
Protecting Your Eyes in the Workplace
Keeping your eyes in good health is necessary if you want to continue giving your best at work. Many, however, fail to take care of their eyes when on the job. Eyes on Norbeck, your provider of premier quality eyeglasses and other eye care, discusses some steps you can take to protect your eyesight while […]
What Causes Nearsightedness?
Myopia, more popularly known as nearsightedness, is the most common refractive error. Although it often takes its onset during your younger years, it can still affect anyone at any age. Your trusted optometrist from Eyes on Norbeck talks about this vision problem and our recommended management.