For the past few days, I’ve been having some difficulties with my eyes. I’ve been seeing squiggly lines when I look at lightly colored surfaces such as my computer screen. Although, I believe I have a case of eye strain due to too much electronics usage, I would like to have my situation examined by an optometrist. Before visiting an eye doctor, patients should complete a few preparation procedures. For instance, they need to determine when their problem started and what they were doing at the time the issue commenced. On this blog, you will learn how to effectively prepare for your eye exam.
Posted on: 14 September 2015
If you have just been given the news that you are in need of corrective lenses, you may want to try wearing contact lenses so you do not alter your appearance by wearing glasses while out in public. There are a few steps you need to take to ensure your contact lenses are properly cared for so they last and so your eyes are not at risk for injury. Here are some tips to use when you are first getting used to wearing contact lenses. [Read More]
Posted on: 28 July 2015
When you're pregnant, many changes occur in your body. Some of these changes affect your vision. Besides causing physical changes to the eyes, pregnancy can affect existing eye conditions such as glaucoma. You also may have concerns about whether glaucoma medications you take can affect the baby growing inside you. Changes in Intraocular Pressure If you have glaucoma, hormonal changes may cause a decrease in intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside the eye). [Read More]
Posted on: 10 July 2015
Eye dilation is a diagnostic tool that allows optometrists to diagnose eye diseases and other health problems in the early stages. This is important since people often don't experience symptoms of eye and other diseases until after permanent damage has occurred. Although the eye dilation exam doesn't hurt, it can be slightly uncomfortable. However, what may seem like an inconvenience can save your vision or lead to the detection of other serious health problems. [Read More]
Posted on: 4 June 2015
Having unique glasses can be difficult because so many of the frames are now mass produced. That means that anyone can go into a glasses shop and buy same pair of glasses that you own. If you want to be sure that you have the most unique glasses possible, consider customizing your glasses. The following guide walks you through a few ways to customize the frames of your glasses to make them truly unique with a gold leaf kit you can purchase at any craft store. [Read More]