Smoking and Glaucoma
We all know smoking impacts our general health, but did you know it can also affect the eyes? More than 1 billion people worldwide smoke
Read MoreWhat to Do Before an Eye Exam?
About to come in for your eye exam? To get the most out of your visit, start preparing with these 4 tips. If you’re experiencing
Read MoreCan Sugar Affect Eye Health?
We all enjoy a sweet treat now and then, but too much sugar in our diet can come at a price. Here’s how eating excessive
Read MoreMacular Degeneration: Myths and Facts
Let’s clear up some myths and facts on a serious sight-threatening eye condition, macular degeneration. Macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a chronic eye condition most common in people over 60. People with macular degeneration may lose their central vision, but retain their peripheral, or side vision. There’s a lot of information about AMD out there, but how much of it is true? Considering it’s a leading cause of blindness and vision loss, it’s pretty important to get the facts straight.
Read MoreScience Needs Compassion
Have you ever wondered if the smile of a nurse or the bedside manner of a doctor actually increase the chances of positive treatment results?
Read MoreGuide to Low Vision Devices
With the large variety of low vision devices now available on the market, our guide will help you choose a magnifier that best suits your
Read MoreCoping with Macular Degeneration
Over 40% of people diagnosed with macular degeneration suffer from depression. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a progressive eye disease
Read MoreIs It Safe to Drive With Macular Degeneration?
Central vision loss from macular degeneration (AMD) can significantly affect your daily functioning, including your ability to drive. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular
Read MoreWhat’s Worse: High Myopia or Smoking?
Smoking can lead to the development of sight-threatening eye diseases — but did you know that myopia can also increase your risk of these serious
Read MoreShould I Be Worried About Myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness) progression in children doesn’t only result in needing stronger glasses, but also leads to serious sight-threatening eye conditions. Below are the most common
Read MoreCan Your Child Benefit from Myopia Management?
According to studies, myopia management has shown to reduce myopia progression by up to 78%. Myopia management is a treatment program that involves multifocal glasses or contact lenses, overnight ortho-k lenses, MiSight lenses, or specialized eye drops— all scientifically proven to reduce the rate of myopia progression and the risk of future eye diseases associated with myopia.
Read MoreWhat Causes Night Blindness?
Night blindness (nyctalopia) causes reduced vision in low light conditions, and can be a source of fear and anxiety for those affected by it. Decreased
Read MoreWhat Is an OCT Eye Exam?
An optical coherence tomography scan (OCT scan) is a critical device for the early diagnosis of many serious eye conditions. An OCT eye exam is
Read MoreWhat Is a Digital Retinal Image?
Digital retinal imaging (DRI) is a quick and painless way for your eye doctor to look inside your eye and track changes to your ocular
Read MoreVisual Field Testing
What is a visual field test? Your visual field is simply all the areas you can see at one time. This area includes all the
Read MoreAmsler Grid Test: Screening for AMD
Early detection of eye disease is crucial when it comes to protecting your eye health and vision. Macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause
Read MoreGuide to Sunglasses
Sunglasses are fashionable, but why are they so important? Most people are aware of the harmful effects ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have on the skin. However, many are unaware that UV radiation can also endanger our ocular health and vision.
Read MoreWhat is Macular Degeneration?
Have you been diagnosed with macular degeneration? Macular degeneration (AMD) is an ocular disease caused by deterioration of the macula, the center of the retina that controls your visual acuity. Macular degeneration accounts for 8.7 percent of all blindness worldwide, and is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults over the age of 60.
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