Early Detection and Treatment Leads to Healthy Eyesight

Millions of people who work on computers for long periods of time suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).  This is caused by long sessions of near or intermediate viewing.  CVS manifests itself through headaches, neck or back pain, itching, red eyes and visual stress.  Our optical shop offers a comfortable lens for those who spend most of their day at the computer.  It improves contrast, sharpens vision, reduces eye fatigue and stress.  It will require no adaption and can easily be used for alternative reading. Who fits the profile for this lens? Computer users First time with presbyopia Wearers of single vision readers Single vision wearers who want enhanced near and intermediate vision Patients suffering symptoms of Computer vision Syndrome Fell free to stop in and talk to our opticians today! 

What is Chronic Dry Eye? Dry Eye affects an estimated 21 million people in the United States. Dry Eye is a medical condition that can result from the eyes' reduced ability to produce tears due to chronic inflammation. Without enough tears, the film protecting the eye can break down, creating dry spots on the cornea. If left untreated, over time inflammation and reduced tear production can damage the surface of the eye and exacerbate the eye. Eyes need a healthy tear film to maintain and protect the ocular surface. Symptoms of Dry Eye include: Stinging or burning eyes Scratchiness Foreign body sensation Irritation and sensitivity to light Eye irritation from smoke or wind Excess tearing Blurred vision Difficulty wearing contact lenses Dry eye can impact daily activities such as: computer use, reading, driving, watching television, etc.  Excess tearing from "Dry Eye" sounds illogical, but if the tears responsible for maintenance lubrication do not keep th...

      S eptember is children's Eye Health and Safety Month and we recommend screening infants for common eye problems at their regular pediatric appointments, as well as vision screenings for all children starting at approximately three years of age.  Some vision problems can be corrected and the effects reversed if detected and treated early.  Some vision problems can be corrected and the effects reversed if detected early.  If visual symptoms or other risk factors are found during a vision screening, the child should then be referred to our Pediatric Ophthalmologist for a comprehensive eye exam. Eye conditions that may affect children include: Amblyopia Strabismus Ptosis Refractive Errors Congenital abnormalities Tumors Amblyopia occurs when one eye develops good vision while the other does not.  It can be prevented or reversed if detected early usually before the age of 6, but the sooner, the better.  The treatm...