Thursday, July 22, 2010
New Cool Iphone App
There is a new iPhone App called EyeXam from gives patients a tool to complete a vision screening with their iPhone. The tests included visual acuity at distance and near, color vision testing, and eye dominance testing. It also has a doctor finder that links you to our office.
Check it out here
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Contact Lens Care
- Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lenses.
- Carefully and regularly clean contact lenses, as directed by your eye doctor. Rub the contact lenses with your fingers and rinse thoroughly before soaking lenses overnight in sufficient multi-purpose solution to completely cover the lens.
- Only fresh solution should be used when storing and cleaning contact lenses. Never reuse old solution. Contact lens solution must be changed according to the manufacturer's recommendations, even if the lenses are not used daily.
- Don't assume that just any solution will do. Use only products recommended by your eye doctor to clean and disinfect your lenses. Saline solution and rewetting drops are not designed to disinfect lenses.
- Clean your lens case daily. Pour out the used solution in the case, and rinse it with fresh solution. Don't use tap water to rinse your case out, as this could expose your eyes to infection. Keep the case open and dry between cleanings.
- Store lenses in the proper lens storage case and replace the case at a minimum of every three months.
- Sometimes particles, like makeup, may get stuck to your lenses. When this happens, wet your fingers with contact lens solution and try gently rubbing the material off of your lenses. Clean and rinse normally.
- If you don't wear your lenses every day, or you store them for a few days, you'll still need to clean and disinfect them before you wear them again. Follow the directions on your contact lens care solution.
- Always follow the recommended contact lens replacement schedule prescribed by your eye doctor.
- See your eye doctor regularly for scheduled contact lens and eye examinations.
- Always follow your doctor's instructions- these tips are not meant to replace your eye doctor.
watch this video from Alcon on contact lens care tips
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Do You Suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome?
Some 125 million American workers suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome, a condition caused by prolonged computer use.
As our nation has moved from a manufacturing society to an information society, Computer Vision Syndrome has become a workplace concern. While prolonged computer use will not damage vision, it can make you uncomfortable and decrease productivity.
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is caused by the eyes constantly focusing and refocusing on the characters on a computer screen. These characters don’t have the contrast or well-defined edges like printed words and the eyes’ focus cannot remain fixed. Symptoms of CVS include headaches, loss of focus, burning or tired eyes, blurred vision and neck or shoulder pain.
CVS can be partially alleviated by changes in the ergonomics of the work area. Proper lighting and monitor placement can go a long way toward reducing CVS, as can giving your eyes frequent “breaks” from the computer. But the underlying cause of CVS – the ability of the eyes to focus on the computer screen – may only be remedied by specialized computer glasses.
A comprehensive eye exam, including questions about a person’s computer use habits is the first step. If we determine that vision correction for computer use is required, we can prescribe computer lenses that are designed to improve your vision in the 18” – 28” range, the optimal distance between your eyes and the computer monitor.
Make your appointment today and let us help you if you are suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome.
As our nation has moved from a manufacturing society to an information society, Computer Vision Syndrome has become a workplace concern. While prolonged computer use will not damage vision, it can make you uncomfortable and decrease productivity.
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is caused by the eyes constantly focusing and refocusing on the characters on a computer screen. These characters don’t have the contrast or well-defined edges like printed words and the eyes’ focus cannot remain fixed. Symptoms of CVS include headaches, loss of focus, burning or tired eyes, blurred vision and neck or shoulder pain.
CVS can be partially alleviated by changes in the ergonomics of the work area. Proper lighting and monitor placement can go a long way toward reducing CVS, as can giving your eyes frequent “breaks” from the computer. But the underlying cause of CVS – the ability of the eyes to focus on the computer screen – may only be remedied by specialized computer glasses.
A comprehensive eye exam, including questions about a person’s computer use habits is the first step. If we determine that vision correction for computer use is required, we can prescribe computer lenses that are designed to improve your vision in the 18” – 28” range, the optimal distance between your eyes and the computer monitor.
Make your appointment today and let us help you if you are suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Test your knowledge of the eye
Do you know the difference between Astigmatism and Presbyopia? Check out this great video from Cooper Vision
Protect Your Eyes From the Sun
Be Sun-wise With Your Eyes
The same sun rays that lead to skin cancer and premature aging of the skin are just as bad for your eyes. The culprit is Ultraviolet (UV) Rays and our office encourages everyone to be “Sun-wise With Your Eyes”
Unprotected exposure to UV radiation can cause photokeratitis, which is basically a sunburn of the eyes marked by painful, red eyes and a sensitivity to light. The symptoms usually clear up quickly and cause no permanent damage to the eyes. However, growing evidence suggests that long-term exposure to UV rays can lead to macular degeneration and cataracts, serious eye conditions that can cause vision impairment or loss.
Our office suggests the following to protect the eyes from serious damage:
• If at all possible, limit your time in the sun.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat
• Wear sunglasses that filter 99% of UV rays
Children are especially susceptible to eye damage from the sun. The lenses in their eyes do not block as much UV radiation as in adults. Follow the same precautions as you would for an adult, but be sure to choose sunglasses that fit their smaller faces, have impact-resistant lenses, and have lenses large enough to shield the entire eye.
UV radiation can damage your eyes today and may contribute to long-term eye conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts. Ask us about prescription and non-prescription sunglasses that block harmful UV rays. Don’t Fry Your Eyes
The same sun rays that lead to skin cancer and premature aging of the skin are just as bad for your eyes. The culprit is Ultraviolet (UV) Rays and our office encourages everyone to be “Sun-wise With Your Eyes”
Unprotected exposure to UV radiation can cause photokeratitis, which is basically a sunburn of the eyes marked by painful, red eyes and a sensitivity to light. The symptoms usually clear up quickly and cause no permanent damage to the eyes. However, growing evidence suggests that long-term exposure to UV rays can lead to macular degeneration and cataracts, serious eye conditions that can cause vision impairment or loss.
Our office suggests the following to protect the eyes from serious damage:
• If at all possible, limit your time in the sun.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat
• Wear sunglasses that filter 99% of UV rays
Children are especially susceptible to eye damage from the sun. The lenses in their eyes do not block as much UV radiation as in adults. Follow the same precautions as you would for an adult, but be sure to choose sunglasses that fit their smaller faces, have impact-resistant lenses, and have lenses large enough to shield the entire eye.
UV radiation can damage your eyes today and may contribute to long-term eye conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts. Ask us about prescription and non-prescription sunglasses that block harmful UV rays. Don’t Fry Your Eyes
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Diabetes and Your Vision
Controlling blood sugar may prevent eye problems in diabetes patients
Lowering lipids and cholesterol can also pay dividends, study finds. Read more below at Diabetes and Eye Education
Very informative video on Diabetic Eye Disease from Krames Patient Education
Source: Youtube.com
If you have diabetes it is important that you schedule your eye exam now.
Call us at 713-222-2300 or visit our website at http://www.visionsourcedowntown.com/
Lowering lipids and cholesterol can also pay dividends, study finds. Read more below at Diabetes and Eye Education
Very informative video on Diabetic Eye Disease from Krames Patient Education
Source: Youtube.com
If you have diabetes it is important that you schedule your eye exam now.
Call us at 713-222-2300 or visit our website at http://www.visionsourcedowntown.com/
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