In the world of optometry, particularly in eyewear fitting practices, understanding the challenges of fitting contact lenses is essential. While contact lenses provide an appealing alternative to eyeglasses, offering convenience and flexibility for the wearer’s lifestyle, certain eye conditions and individual circumstances can make contact lens fitting more complex. This blog post explores five factors that […]
Is Untreated Myopia Dangerous?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, affecting people of all ages across the globe. While it might seem like a straightforward condition that simply requires the use of corrective lenses for the blurring of distant objects, untreated myopia can escalate into a serious eye health issue. Here’s why you […]
How Eye Exams Can Detect More Than Just Vision Problems
Regular eye exams are essential for clear vision and overall health. These comprehensive check-ups can detect underlying health conditions, some of which may be serious if left undiagnosed. In this blog post, we’ll explore the vital role of eye exams in protecting your vision and overall health.
What You Need to Know About Keratoconus
Keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, leading to blurred vision and light sensitivity, has been a topic of concern for many. While keratoconus predominantly affects individuals during their late teens to early 30s, it has been identified as a progressive eye disorder that alters one’s quality of […]
Why You Need to Dispose of Contact Lenses Properly
Improper disposal of contact lenses is contributing to one of the biggest problems the ocean is facing today: plastic pollution. In this blog, your local optometrist Eyes on Norbeck discusses why it is important to dispose of contact lenses properly.
Does Blood Pressure Affect Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a cluster of diseases that damage the optic nerve, often leading to vision loss. Elevated eye pressure is the main risk factors. Low blood pressure and vascular factors can also contribute to the development of the condition.
Ocular Melanoma: What You Need to Know
When you first hear the word cancer, it’s hard not to get gripped by fear. Breast, prostate and lung cancers are all familiar, but you’d probably be surprised if your optometrist told you that it’s possible to have cancer in the eyes.
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.
