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4 Eye Health Myths: Debunked

4 Eye Health Myths: Debunked

In between dead grass and snow puddles, we’ll soon glimpse the first signs of spring: Butter-colored daffodils, perking their petals and welcoming us to sunnier times. These flowers are such an inspiring sight to see that we’ll likely forget the two eyes...
How to Combat Computer Vision Syndrome

How to Combat Computer Vision Syndrome

Does your job require hours of work at a computer? Do you spend alot of time surfing the net? Your eyes may be trying to tell you something! Spending too much time on a computer will lead to dry, tired eyes with possible headaches, neck or back pain and blurry vision....
Visual Acuity: What is 20/20 Vision?

Visual Acuity: What is 20/20 Vision?

20/20 Vision A term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet. If you have 20/20 vision, you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. If you have 20/100 vision, it means...
Anterior Uveitis: The What, Why and How!

Anterior Uveitis: The What, Why and How!

What is it? Anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris (colored part of the eye) and adjacent tissue, known as the ciliary body. If untreated, it can cause permanent damage and loss of vision from the development of...
UV Protection For Contact Lens Wearers

UV Protection For Contact Lens Wearers

UV Exposure on the Eyes Almost everyone is aware of the damage solar energy, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can do to the skin. What is not as well known is the damage UV radiation does to the eye. This UV exposure is cumulative, so the exposure while on the...
Low Vision: Common Types of Low Vision

Low Vision: Common Types of Low Vision

Types of Low Vision  Loss of Central Vision The loss of central vision creates a blur or blindspot, but side (peripheral) vision remains intact. This makes it difficult to read, recognize faces, and distinguish most details in the distance. Mobility, however, is...
Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition occurring in persons with diabetes. It causes progressive damage to the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of the eye. It is a serious sight-threatening complication of diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that interferes...
Foods That Help Our Eyes

Foods That Help Our Eyes

Failing eyesight can be an inevitable part of aging, but with the right diet you can significantly decrease your chances of age related vision decline. Certain nutrients have been found to dramatically increase the health of your eyes. In the right combinations, it...
Summertime: Protecting Your Eyes!

Summertime: Protecting Your Eyes!

Summertime can be hard on your eyes. Its not just the exposure to Ultraviolet rays either! Summertime brings allergens, chemicals and a host of other eye irritants to deal with too. Advanced Eyecare Optometry can help you protect your eyes during summertime with just...