Category Archives: Vision

It’s pretty easy to get an complete eye exam. Finding yourself the right optometrist, however, is a bit harder. That’s because people think that choosing an optometrist is different from choosing any other doctor. Asking people who are close to you is probably the best way to start your search. Find out which of the people you know have had their eyes checked. Ask these people if the optometrists they have were any good. Try to check if they have any complaints or praise to of......
Henry David Thoreau once said, “The eye is the jewel of the body” and who would not do all in his power to keep it that way. Our eyes are an extremely sensitive part of our body and most people feel the quality of life drop when something happens to their sight. Hence, more and more people are now opting for Lasik eye correction in order to lead a normal, happy life. With technological breakthroughs, Lasik treatment has offered a remedy for all kinds of refractive errors, even......
Each person generates about 4.7 kilograms of waste every day In the U.S., 33.4% of solid waste, or recycled or composted 12.6% is burned in the combustion of fuel and 54%, making their way into landfills In 2007 99% of lead-acid batteries were recycled, 54% paper and cardboard is recycled, 64% are processed by trimming the yard and about 35% of metals were recycled Total recycling in 2007 saved the energy equivalent of 10.7 billion gallons of gasoline and prevents the release of carbon d......
It is believed that sunglass is a must-prepare item to prevent fierce UV when people go outside. However, myopic people have some difficulty in meet need of having clear vision and preventing UV in the meantime. The presence of prescription sunglass solves their problem. Prescription glasses have diopter to make clear view. In the common situation, sunglass has zero diopter and doesn’t do harm to our eyes. Prescription glasses combine these two features and are dyed through special ......
Astigmatism is a common vision disorder, often seen in conjunction with myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness). Astigmatism is due to an abnormal shape of the cornea, and causes vision to be blurry at all distances. Like these other vision issues, astigmatism can be corrected with LASIK eye surgery. Causes of Astigmatism Astigmatism occurs because the normally spherical-shaped cornea is oval instead. This causes light to be focused incorrectly on the retina, leading to blu......
Millions of people in need of vision correction are successfully using contact lenses.  They’re effective, convenient, and safe when handled properly.  However, failure to practice good contact lens hygiene can have some serious consequences to your eyes and vision.   There are several different types of contact solutions that are used for different purposes.  It’s important to know what each one does so you can be sure your lenses are clean and safe.   First there is saline s......
Every year, patients flock to ophthalmologists and laser eye surgeons in hopes of ridding themselves of their glasses or contact lenses. Though glasses and contacts are often a suitable temporary solution, many people feel that they are cumbersome. Rather than struggling with their corrective lenses, a large number of ophthalmic patients prefer to seek out more permanent solutions like laser eye surgery. Laser vision correction is able to correct minor to moderate refractive vision errors......
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over 60 years of age.  It is a disease that involves damage to the part of the retina called the macula, that controls the center field of vision.   The disease damages the cells in the macula and over time can lead to blurry vision and dark spots.  For some people, as the name suggests, AMD can be acquired as part of the normal aging process.  However, with AMD, there are both genetic and environm......
Have you ever chosen wraparound sunglasses before? Do you know how to select them? Perhaps you need some tips on selecting them. Sunglasses are important needs for us in summer. They are so popular with the public for decades. Many new designs and ideas are supplied in them. The sunglasses are the symbols of fashion. They change with the time and people’s attitude. It is hard to say what look stupid will not be the main trend in the future. The fashion trend is hard to predict. But ......
You may barely notice the changes of your eyes at first. Maybe you’ve found that your eyes feel so tired after reading books for a long time. Maybe you’ve found your vision is blurry and can’t see distant objects clearly. After getting the eye examination, you are told by the doctor that you have got pseudo myopia. Myopia is often resulted from that pseudo myopia worsens, like untreated diabetes. Consult your ophthalmologist if pseudo myopia is suspected, as eye exercise......
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