20/20 is an English measurement for detail resolution. The top number represents the testing distance, which is usually 20 feet. Testing vision at any closer distance will cause the distance glasses prescription to have too much convex lens power and will make the distance vision blurry. The bottom number is an old English measurement called […]
Start your year off right by embracing an all-season visual health routine! Here are some of the things you can do to keep your eyes bright and healthy year-round. Winter Eye Care Get your diet in check. Every New Year’s resolution includes losing weight or eating right, but start eating nutrient-rich foods – colorful fruits […]
If you spend the majority of your working day staring at a computer screen, you are definitely not alone. More than 50 percent of jobs involve computer use, and nearly 90 percent of American homes have a computer. While not everyone is affected by computer use in the same way, according to the Vision Council, […]
Seeing Double There are many different reasons that people see double(diplopia). It can occur from natural eye misalignment from birth, diseases such as diabetes, or trauma. Fortunately, occasional or full-time diplopia can be resolved with prismatic lenses. Prisms bend light, and this property is used to deflect light to the eye to eliminate the double […]
If you’re like most people, you participate in numerous daily activities that cause eye strain. If you work on a computer, do a lot of driving, read in low light, spend a great deal of time in the sun, participate in computer gaming, or simply watch TV, you may be taxing your eyes. Fortunately, there […]
It’s often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but they’re far more than that. They are very often windows into our personal health. While periodic eye exams are important to maintain our vision and address any specific eye problems that may diminish our sight, they’re also important for spotting health problems […]
