Good Enough for the Military
As you may already know, the way LASIK procedures are performed and their ultimate results can be powerful and even life changing. People who used to need thick glasses may end up barely needing glasses or contact lenses at all after the procedure. Through the use of both conventional and more advanced techniques, an experience […]
What is Squint?
If you have noticed that your child has a squint, seek medical attention immediately. Squint is more than just a cosmetic issue. It’s a vision-threatening disorder that must be addressed as soon as detected. Correcting squint will not only improve your child’s appearance, boost their self-esteem, and save them from bullying, it will save their […]
LASIK Myths and Facts
LASIK is considered one of the greatest inventions of modern medicine. It can improve vision for nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic individuals and reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. However, myths and misinformation about laser eye surgery abound and prevent people from taking advantage of the many benefits the surgery has to offer. Let’s […]
Who Are Glaucoma Suspects?
Some people are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma, a vision-threatening disease characterized by damage to the optic nerve, than others. In the ophthalmology world, these people are referred to as glaucoma suspects. Glaucoma suspects are different from actual glaucoma patients. Actual glaucoma patients have proven optic nerve damage and visual field defects. Glaucoma […]
Childhood Cataracts: Causes and Treatments
Normally, we associate cataracts, the clouding of the lens that causes blurry vision, with older individuals. Did you know that children can also develop cataracts? In fact, some children are born with cataracts. This is referred to as congenital cataracts. If the child develops cataracts after birth, the term used to refer to the condition […]
Could You Be Suffering From Computer Vision Syndrome?
Working in front of a computer for hours each day causes significant eye strain. So, if you’re among the many people who work in front of a computer for hours every day, you are most likely putting a lot of strain on your eyes which can result in computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome is […]
Vision Problems and Motor Development
Ours is a visual world and yet we take things for granted when it comes to our sight. In fact, when asked about what we would miss most if we lost our sense of sight, the majority of us would probably answer, being able to navigate on our own or being able to see people, […]
Vision Problems and Mental Development
For a person without any vision problems, blindness is just an inability to see and vision impairment is having trouble seeing even with glasses. For a growing and developing child, however, blindness or vision problems are not just the inability to see clearly. For a developing child, blindness or vision impairment are significant factors that […]
Strabismus and Amblyopia
What is Strabismus? Strabismus is an eye condition that is commonly known as cross eyes. It can affect anyone although it happens most often in children. According to Penn Medicine, up to 5% of the population at some point becomes affected by the condition. Strabismus develops into a misalignment of the eyes. The eyes may […]
Considering LASIK
LASIK surgery is becoming a popular option for vision correction since its safety is well noted and its side effects are generally few, but some people are still on the fence about the procedure. With some people, the notion of having a laser move towards their eye is a scary prospect, and for good reason. […]