2016

Secondary Cataracts: A Complication Of Cataract Surgery

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Cataract surgery generally goes quite smoothly. In fact, many people are grateful for the procedure. After months or, in some instances, years of seeing an aura around lights and shadow images of other cars, the patient can suddenly see better than they have for years. In a percentage of cases, something nicknamed a "secondary cataract" can develop, robbing you of your newly discovered excellent vision. If you have recently had cataract surgery, you need to recognize the symptoms of this condition and understand how it is treated.

9 August 2016

Planning A Long Drive? You May Wish To Get New Glasses First

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If you wear glasses, you should theoretically never put off visiting your optometrist for regular eye inspections and to get a new prescription for new glasses. However, it can be easy to get busy and forgo this valuable appointment, even if you know that you should attend. If you're getting ready for a summer trip that involves a lot of driving, you should pledge to visit the optometrist well before you're scheduled to leave.

3 August 2016

Does Your Toddler Have A Wandering Eye Or Squint? Why You Need To See An Optometrist

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Vision problems in toddlers often go undetected by parents because it can be difficult to know what to look for, and because the toddler often can't express that they can't see clearly. If you think that your child could be dealing with some type of vision problem, because they have a wandering eye or they are always squinting, you want to take them to see an optometrist at a clinic like Bucks Eye Specialits.

27 July 2016

Can Cataract Surgery Really Cause Macular Pucker?

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One of the more common age-related vision disorders is macular pucker, which causes you to slowly lose visual clarity at the center of your field of view. Because this macular pucker is often only discovered after cataract surgery fails to fully restore a patient's vision, the surgery itself is sometimes blamed for the pucker. But while cataract surgery may in some cases exacerbate the development of this condition, the two are typically unrelated.

7 July 2016

4 Steps To Take When Your Child Has Pink Eye

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Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an eye infection that can cause the white of the eye to become inflamed and red, and discharge or mucous may be emitted from the eye. While pink eye does not look good, it doesn't cause any long-term eye damage. If you suspect that your child has pink eye, take the following steps: Visit the Eye Doctor Any time your child has a problem with his or her eyes, it is a good idea to visit an eye doctor for evaluation and diagnosis.

5 July 2016

Understanding How Autism Can Impact Your Child's Vision

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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

Lowering Your Risk For Cataracts

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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

Tips For Reducing Eye Pressure

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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

2 Tips That Can Ease Your Recovery Following Vision Correction Surgery

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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

2 Coatings You Should Consider Adding To Your Eyeglasses

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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