A corneal abrasion happens when you poke your eye or something gets trapped under your eyelids such as dirt or sand. Symptoms may include blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and headaches. Eyes on Norbeck explains corneal abrasion further below.
5 Signs You May Have Cataracts
Cataracts affect one or both eyes and occur when the eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy. This condition can cause a dull color perception, blurry vision, and difficulty seeing at night. Cataracts are also the leading cause of vision impairment in older people. In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it affects 25 million […]
How to Be Proactive About Your Child’s Eye Health?
As a parent, one of the things you need to prioritize is the health of your child’s eyesight. Over time, your child’s eye health and visual development will go through many changes as they grow. Although these changes occur at a different pace for each child, there are many ways you can do to make […]
Sports Eye Safety Basics and Quick Facts
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, more than 40,000 Americans sustain eye injuries from playing sports. Even if you don’t play basketball or baseball (the two sports that cause the most eye injuries), you can just as easily hurt your eyes by playing tennis or squash. To promote sports eye safety, here are […]
Ocular and Visual Migraines: What Exactly is the Difference?
A classic migraine usually results in intense headaches and sensitivity to light and noise. But there are cases where the condition also comes with vision loss. Depending on the symptoms, this can either be an ocular or visual migraine. They sound the same, but the two actually have a few differences. The trusted optometrist in the area, […]
Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in people who are 50 years or older in the country. But as prevalent as it is, several misconceptions and half-truths still surround it! This AMD awareness month, it’s important to know the facts behind the disease. To avoid misinformation surrounding […]
Basic Rundown on Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a vision disorder which happens when the round cornea or the frontal part of your eyes become thin or cone-shaped. In turn, this abnormal shape prevents light from entering your eyes and being focused on the retina. In turn, this distorts your vision. In this blog, your source for eyeglasses and eye exams, Eyes on […]
The Importance of Oxygen to the Eye
It’s a well-known fact that oxygen is crucial to the human body. However, it’s a less common fact that oxygen is also important to the human eye. That said, you should be more conscious about your eyes getting the right amount of oxygen, especially if you are wearing contact lenses more than eyeglasses for vision correction.
Medical Eye Exam Vs. Routine Vision Exam
It’s probably clear to you that eye exams are important. However, you might have heard a bunch of other terms like a medical eye exam, comprehensive eye exam, vision screening, routine vision exam, etc. They seem like they’re all referring to the same thing, but the fact is that there are significant differences among the […]
Daily vs. Monthly Contact Lenses: The Better Pick?
Numerous people prefer to wear contact lenses over eyeglasses. To put this into perspective, over 45 million Americans wear prescription lenses, and this should come as no surprise since many people around the world need help with visual correction. It’s also important to know that everyone has different needs, especially with contact lenses. In this […]
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