Pink eye, also referred to as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common eye diseases that both children and adults alike contract. It happens when the conjunctiva, or the clear tissue lining the inside part of your eyelids and the white part of your eyes becomes inflamed. As a result, your eyes’ blood vessels become […]
What Is Computer Vision Syndrome?
There’s no doubt that technological advancements have made our lives easier and more fun. Browsing through your laptop, watching TV series, or playing mobile games for hours are just some of the things that people do every day. While enjoyable, using digital devices for a prolonged time may be doing more harm than good for […]
What is Astigmatism?
What is astigmatism? The number question patients ask me. The way it is pronounced makes it seem like a bad eye disease like your eye will fall out. Well it’s not. Most of the time, astigmatism is pretty much means the surface of your eyeball is not perfectly round. That’s all. You probably hear the […]
What You Need to Know About Sports Vision Training
For athletes, having good vision is important. It’s true that skills, talent and commitment can take them far in their chosen sport, but having excellent optics can bring you to the top. Eyes on Norbeck, your eyeglasses specialist, discusses how sports vision training can help you excel on the playing field.
What You Need to Know About Computer Vision Syndrome
Using and staring at your smartphones or gadgets continuously for over two hours each day may result in computer vision syndrome. This eye problem refers to the visual discomfort that you may experience after using digital devices. Eyes on Norbeck, an eyeglasses specialist in the area, discusses everything you need to know about computer vision […]
Plugging Up Your Dry Eyes!
What Are Punctal Plugs? If you are suffering from dry eyes, you probably may have heard this term from your eye doctor. It is one of main AND effective treatments for patients with dry eyes. “How does punctal plugs help with my dry eyes?” Glad you asked that. Here’s a quick run down: Our eyes […]
Sleeping in Contact Lenses
Sleeping in Contact Lenses It will catch up to you Why do we continue to ignore the FDA, NIH and CDC’s recommendation in regards to eye safety? Do we think we are smarter than the unseen geniuses at those institutes? Or, do we just “brush it off” because we believe we are lucky and think […]
What to Expect in a Comprehensive Eye Exam
The first step to preserving your vision health is to take a comprehensive eye exam. It consists of different activities that will help gauge different aspects of your eyesight, including visual acuity, ocular motility and depth perception. Eyes On Norbeck, an eyeglasses specialist, discusses the things to expect during a comprehensive eye exam.
4 Types of Toys That Can Cause Eye Injuries
Toys can make a child happy, but they can also damage their vision. In a recent study, about 250,000 cases of eye injuries in children are reported yearly, some caused by seemingly harmless toys. To avoid impairing vision, Eyes On Norbeck, an eyeglasses specialist in the area, lists four types of toys to avoid when […]
Common LASIK Surgery Myths and the Truth Behind Them
LASIK has proven to be one of the best treatment options for people with refractive errors. Even so, a lot of misleading information about the surgery has made the rounds, preventing people from visiting their optometrist and learning if they are candidates for the procedure or not. This article takes a look at the common […]
