Did you know your body needs to be well hydrated to maintain the ocular moisture necessary for good vision? Hydrating your eyes is essential to maintaining eyesight. Staying hydrated at all times is critical since our bodies are composed of 60-70% water. When we are less hydrated, the number of tears we produce becomes insufficient. […]
All of you golfers know that succeeding on the links requires an exceptionally high level of concentration and precision. And of course, you need many vision skills to succeed while you play, whether you’re eyeing that 170 yard approach shot or lining up a ten-foot birdie putt. Regardless of your skill level, sports vision therapy […]
June is Child Vision Awareness Month, which was created to recognize the numerous vision problems, as well as eye diseases, that can hinder children’s’ learning and social development. Since a child’s vision continues to develop over a long period of time, and their eyes are sensitive during the early stages of life, it’s important to […]
“Eye technology is rapidly evolving,” says Edward Manche, M.D., director of cornea and refractive surgery at Stanford University. Here’s a glance at some of the new tests and remedies now available for your eyes. A more revealing eye test: A dilated-eye exam allows a doctor to literally see inside your body, checking on the health […]
Every patient has unique needs. If you see your Optometrist once a year, it’s important to make the most of your visit. Here are some questions you can ask. 1. What does 20/20 mean? 20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance […]
Presbyopia is the normal loss of near focusing ability that occurs with age. Most people begin to notice the effects of presbyopia after the age of 40 when they start having trouble reading small print, including texts and emails on smartphones. Unfortunately, even if you’ve never had vision problems, you can’t escape presbyopia. Presbyopia develops […]
Parents commonly ask at what age and how often do children need eye exams. The recommended ages of eye exams are 6 months, age 3, age 5, and then annual until age 18. The frequency and ages may also change due to anything unusual you or your child may be noticing about their vision. As […]
Amazingly enough, here in Maryland, smoke from the California wildfires has spread across the country and people are feeling the effects in their eyes. People who already suffer from eye conditions such as dry eye, blepharitis, or allergic conjunctivitis are especially susceptible to the burning and stinging eye pain that smoke can cause. Get relief […]
Do you ever fall asleep wearing your contact lenses? It’s hard to remember every night to take out your contacts and it’s not always convenient, either. You know it’s bad for your eyes. But sometimes you might think not having to go through the trouble of taking out your contacts is worth the risk. What […]
When you check the daily weather forecast, you’ve probably noticed the accompanying air quality reports. Ozone levels can spike in the summer months, which makes our eyes even more vulnerable to air pollution. In the Earth’s lower atmosphere, ozone, an odorless, colorless gas, isn’t formed naturally. Rather, it forms when pollutants from cars, power plants, […]
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