Your eyes need proper care just like any other part of your body. Here are a few easy things you can do to keep your eyes healthy and in good condition.
Caring for Your Eyes: A Guide for Patients With Astigmatism
While astigmatism is an eye condition that can’t be prevented, being afflicted with it doesn’t mean you can throw in the towel and stop taking care of your eyes. This blog post by your preferred optometrist from Alderwood Optical features simple yet effective tips on caring for your eyes even when you have astigmatism.
Examining the 3 Types of Specialty Lenses and Their Benefits
Contact lenses are more than just a convenient alternative to corrective prescription eyeglasses; recent technological and scientific advances have granted contact lenses the capacity to address a variety of other vision problems. In today’s blog post from Alderwood Optical, your optometrist discusses three types of specialty lenses and how they can be used to help manage visual impairments.
How Tear Duct Obstruction Can Affect Infants
Nasolacrimal obstruction or tear duct blockage affects as many as 20% newborns, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. This condition results in backflow of tears and discharge from the eye. This promotes the growth of bacteria, viruses and fungi that can cause recurrent eye infections.
Understanding the Risks of Central Serous Retinopathy
The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, responsible for transmitting signals to the brain so you can see. Central serous retinopathy causes fluid buildup in the retina, which can impair vision.
4 Ways to Reduce the Yellowing of the Eyes
Bilirubin is an orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin protein in old red blood cells. High levels of bilirubin in the blood can lead to jaundice. This disorder is characterized by the yellowing of the skin and eyes. Anyone who experiences yellowing of the eyes should consult an eye doctor or seek medical attention.
Enhancing Your Vision Through Orthokeratology
Orthokeratology, also known as ortho-k is a non-invasive vision correction method that doesn’t rely on traditional eyeglasses or contact lenses. With this revolutionary non-surgical procedure, you’ll enjoy clear, sharp, natural vision throughout the day.
Refractive Surgery Post-Operative Care
Refractive surgeries are meant to improve your eyesight by correcting common vision problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. They help reduce dependence on traditional eyeglasses or contact lenses. One of the most popular types of refractive surgery is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis). This is a laser procedure that helps reshape the cornea to allow light to be properly focused onto the retina, thus correcting common refractive errors.
Glaucoma Prevention Through Comprehensive Eye Exams
Your visual health plays a critical role in your overall wellbeing and quality of life. Unfortunately, many people fail to make their visual health a priority, which can lead to underlying eye conditions like glaucoma going undetected until they’ve advanced.
Video: Basic Information on Cataract Surgery
Like many eye conditions, cataract development is often age-related. As you age, your lenses can become cloudy, disrupting your vision. If cataract development impairs your vision to a significant degree, your optometrist may advise that you undergo cataract surgery.
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