Modern medicine is constantly producing miracles that improve the human condition. Many of these devices revolve around improving vision. […]
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All About Dry Eye Syndrome
One of the most common vision impairments is called Dry Eye Syndrome or DES. It is also known as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS). DES is a medical condition in which your eyes are ‘dry’. Symptoms include blurred vision, redness, discharge from the eyeball, irritation and eye fatigue. The condition may be mild to severe. What follows […]
Natural Eye Care Advice
The best advice for eye care is to have regular checkups with your optometrist. However, in between visits there are several things you can do to protect your eyesight. Try these easy and natural ‘fixes’ to ensure you will be able to see clearly long into the future. […]
Tips for Caring for Your Eyes in Springtime
Every season comes with certain suggestions for maintaining peak eye health no matter what the climate conditions. People often associate spring with windy weather, rain, and a mix of cold and warmer weather. In this entry we will offer some advice for ensuring you continue to enjoy seeing everything around you. […]
An Annoying Vision Problem
I think we can all agree that if your vision is affected negatively, it impacts all aspects of your life. From struggling to see things far away to feeling a strain on your eyes after looking at a screen for long periods of time – it is really difficult to maximize everyday experiences unless you […]
Teleophthalmology
The world is changing faster than most of us can internalize. Where once the only way to receive any form of medical attention was by visiting a doctor’s office in person – the field of ‘telemedicine’ has taken hold and shows no signs of slowing down. This is true in the field of optometry and […]
Contact Lens Safety Tips
For most contact lens wearers, contacts are a dream come true—perfect vision without the annoyance of glasses. As convenient as contacts are, they can cause serious eye infections if not cared for properly. Island Eyecare and the American Optometric Association recommend the following. […]
Eye Care Recommendations
The eyes as they say are the windows to the soul. They’re also irreplaceable. Proper vision care is essential to ensuring that your eyes will remain healthy and functional throughout your lifetime. At Island Eyecare, our team of professionals provides routine exams and a range of vision correction options such as glasses, contact lenses, and […]
Is It Time for an Eye Exam Again?
Like most Americans you are probably very busy. Whether you are single or married, a parent or simply out there trying to maximize your work and play, nothing can be more disruptive than having to trudge off to a doctor for a wellness checkup. The question then is how often do you really need to […]
Active Life = Better Vision
By now you have probably read all about the benefits of a healthy diet to maintaining and even improving your eyesight. But, did you realize that an active lifestyle can also support healthy eyesight? Let’s consider how that works in this blog. […]