What are cataracts? We are all born with a clear lens in each of our eyes. As light hits the front of our eyes, it passes through the front clear layer called the cornea, then passes through the clear lens, and finally onto the back part of the eye called the retina. From then on, […]
Sleeping in Contact Lenses
Sleeping in Contact Lenses It will catch up to you Why do we continue to ignore the FDA, NIH and CDC’s recommendation in regards to eye safety? Do we think we are smarter than the unseen geniuses at those institutes? Or, do we just “brush it off” because we believe we are lucky and think […]
Looking Forward: Annual Eye Exams for Optimal Visual Health
Apart from living a healthy lifestyle and eating properly, routine eye exams are an integral part of staying healthy. With another year coming up, it’s only appropriate that you take this time to have your visual health evaluated. Today’s post by your optometrist, from Eyes On Norbeck, aims to highlight the importance of scheduling annual […]
What to Expect in a Comprehensive Eye Exam
The first step to preserving your vision health is to take a comprehensive eye exam. It consists of different activities that will help gauge different aspects of your eyesight, including visual acuity, ocular motility and depth perception. Eyes On Norbeck, an eyeglasses specialist, discusses the things to expect during a comprehensive eye exam.
4 Types of Toys That Can Cause Eye Injuries
Toys can make a child happy, but they can also damage their vision. In a recent study, about 250,000 cases of eye injuries in children are reported yearly, some caused by seemingly harmless toys. To avoid impairing vision, Eyes On Norbeck, an eyeglasses specialist in the area, lists four types of toys to avoid when […]
Common LASIK Surgery Myths and the Truth Behind Them
LASIK has proven to be one of the best treatment options for people with refractive errors. Even so, a lot of misleading information about the surgery has made the rounds, preventing people from visiting their optometrist and learning if they are candidates for the procedure or not. This article takes a look at the common […]
Looking at Various Eyesight Problems Related to Aging
Everything changes in the human body as it ages, including eyesight. Advancing through the years means that difficulty seeing colors or adjusting to small texts or objects is becoming more likely. While many of the elderly are able to live their lives despite such changes, it is worth noting that sharpness of vision begins to […]
Computer Vision Syndrome : Ways to Improve Your Visual Efficiency
Computer Vision Syndrome Digital Eye Strain Solutions It’s 2018. The use of computers and digital devices is now the norm. We can’t escape it no matter what. From the moment we wake up to check our e-mails to Facebook during lunch to YouTube before bed. Heck, it is our alarm clocks now! We are digitally […]
Eye and Eczema: Eyezema
Eye and Eczema: Eyezema If you have eczema, you know how frustrating and irritating it is when it flares up. Parts of your body becomes itchy, red, dry, and feels “hot”. In fact, “eczema” is derived from a Greek word meaning “to boil over”. What you may not realize, is that your eczema can affect […]
Taking Care of Your Contact Lenses and Your Eyes
Understanding contact lens care is essential in extending the life of the corrective vision device that your optometrist prescribed you. Lack of it can lead to infections and conditions that may cause discomfort or interfere with your eyesight. This article shares some tips to keep in mind when taking care of your contacts and your […]
