Droopy eyelids are one of the many changes associated with aging but can also be caused by nerve damage, a stroke, or other underlying medical conditions. Diagnosed as ptosis in the optometry world, most cases of droopy or sagging eyelids are improved by regular eyelid exercises, which can prevent you from needing surgery.
Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/how-to-strengthen-droopy-eyelids-without-surgery/ The eye's lens is a transparent, curved structure behind the pupil. When the lens becomes cloudy, we call it a cataract. The development of a cataract is progressive, so what starts out as slightly blurry, cloudy, or diminished vision can lead to complete blindness over time without treatment.
Cataracts are quite common in the senior population, and nearly 50% of all adults 80 and over have some degree of cataract development. However, genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors also play a role in whether a person develops cataracts, which is why we take a proactive approach to eye care. Fortunately, most cataracts can be treated, but early detection is essential. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/all-about-cataracts-symptoms-causes-treatment/ Is your child tired of wearing glasses and asking for contacts? Or has the normal attack of vanity made your youngling pine for the cooler, lens-free look of contact lenses? We understand.
We usually don’t recommend contacts for elementary school children and can discuss the pros and cons of letting your middle school or junior high student get contacts. By high school, most (but not all!) teens can honor the “rules and hygiene requirements” associated with contact lenses - but every situation is different. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/should-i-let-my-child-wear-contact-lenses/ Eye dilation helps us diagnose certain eye diseases so they can be treated as soon as possible. The conditions detected by dilating the eyes are often asymptomatic - meaning patients don’t notice any tangible or noticeable changes in their eyes until the condition is seriously progressed.
While you may not have your eyes dilated during every eye exam, your eye doctor will include it as part of a complete eye exam in certain circumstances - especially as you get older. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/what-does-eye-dilation-do/ When you visit your optometrist for a routine eye exam, odds are you interact with the Snellen Eye Chart. This is the most famous eye chart used here in the United States. The Snellen Chart is named after its creator - Dutch optometrist Hermann Snellen.
This eye chart finds its way into more than just your optometrist’s office; you may notice them in your child’s school’s nurse station or at your physician’s office. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/learn-about-the-different-types-of-eye-charts/ Just like physical therapy improves the body’s muscle tone, strength, and coordination, vision therapy is specific to the eyes. Certain eye conditions benefit from vision therapy, which consists of a series of exercises prescribed by your optometrist.
When done as recommended, vision therapy or eye exercises strengthen eye muscles, improve the connection between the eyes and optic nerve, help the eyes work together (coordination), and can also enhance focus. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/what-is-vision-therapy/ Eyeglasses are usually designed to correct a refractive error - when the shape of your eye keeps light from focusing correctly on your retina, compromising your vision. This is the most common type of vision loss, resulting in blurred vision - often seeing double or triple of something.
However, some patients have blurred or double vision due to light falling on different parts of the retina, but it is unrelated to their eye shape. In these cases, prism correction may restore vision. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/what-is-prism-correction/ Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops are a go-to treatment for red, itchy, dry, or irritated eyes. However, while they’re typically considered safe, there can be side effects. Also, they are best used for temporary issues.
However, long-term use is more connected to adverse side effects that could be avoided with proper diagnosis and treatment by your optometrist. Similarly, using eye drops for issues requiring more serious treatment can do more harm than good. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/are-there-any-eye-drop-side-effects/ Scheduling an eye exam with a family optometrist is the only way to know for sure whether a child needs glasses. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends children have their eyes examined at least once between the ages of three and five years old; once they start school, children should have a complete eye exam once a year.
Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/signs-your-child-needs-glasses/ Children frequently hear the warning, “Don’t stare at the sun or you’ll go blind,” and there’s truth in that age-old warning. The sun radiates UV rays that cause eye damage. Extended or lifetime overexposure to the sun increases your risk for several serious eye conditions as well as vision loss.
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