Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder are often already aware of the unique structural changes in their child's mind caused by the condition. But you may be surprised to learn that autism can also significantly impact your child's visual health, both in terms of how the eye functions and how the brain interprets those signals. Autism is thought to cause an increased prevalence of eye disorders in autistic individuals, and that is why it is so important to visit an ophthalmologist regularly.
5 July 2016
Cataracts is a progressive condition that affects the lives of a number of people. Fortunately, you can lessen its impact on your life by placing a focus on prevention. There are a number of things you can do to lower your risk of developing cataracts. Here are just a few of them. Vitamin C If you aren't consuming high levels of vitamins, it is a good idea to start now. This is especially the case when it comes to vitamin C.
4 July 2016
The reason getting an eye exam on a regular basis is so important is because your optometrist can look for signs of eye issues you weren't aware you had. For example, if you have high eye pressure, also known as ocular hypertension, you might not yet have any symptoms of it. It is important to diagnose and treat this condition before it worsens and affects your vision. If you are diagnosed with high eye pressure, follow these tips for treating it.
24 June 2016
One of the most popular methods for vision correction is surgery, mostly because people are attracted to the idea that the surgery can potentially eliminate any need to wear glasses or contact lenses ever again, or at the very least lower their prescription requirements. However, vision correction surgery does have a bit of a recovery period that many people are concerned about. Listed below are two tips that you can utilize in order to ease your post-surgery recovery.
10 June 2016
If you are getting ready to choose your first pair of eyeglasses, there are several things you should understand about the coating options you can choose from. Without special coatings, you may experience problems with your glasses. Choosing to pay extra for anti-glare coating and scratch-resistant coating could be a small investment to pay for features that make your vision experience so much better. What Is Anti-Glare Coating? Anti-glare coating, also called anti-reflective coating, is an extra you can pay for when you order new eyeglasses.
9 June 2016
Every day, many Americans wake up, go to work and come home while trying to ignore their dry, burning eyes. This common affliction may seem minor, but it can have serious consequences for your personal and professional life. Not only can the constant irritation of burning eyes leave you both looking and feeling fatigued, but it can also point to a more serious condition that may significantly impact your ocular health.
10 February 2016
