Written by East Main Vision Clinic team members especially for you, our valued patients!
Digital Vision Syndrome: A Growing Public Health Concern
April 30, 2021
How much time do you spend each day using digital devices? While digital device use was already experiencing a considerable uptick even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the nature of the health crisis forced many people to work and learn from home. As a result, we’ve relied heavily on computers, cell phones, tablets, and other technology more than ever during the last year.
May is Healthy Vision Month: Why Eye Health is a Form of Self-Care
April 30, 2021
We only have one life so it’s important to take care of our physical and mental health so that we can live it to the fullest. Nevertheless, when every day seems busy and you have other people to look after too, it can be easy to let your own self-care slip down your list of priorities. One area of our wellbeing that often gets overlooked is our eye health.
Glaucoma: Early Diagnosis & Treatment
March 31, 2021
Glaucoma isn’t actually a single disease, but the name given to a group of conditions, all of which result in increased pressure within the eye. This excess pressure causes damage to the optic nerve, which leads to progressive vision loss, starting with peripheral vision. This damage will continue to get worse until treatment to lower the pressure within the eyes is effective. Unfortunately, any vision that is lost due to glaucoma is permanent and cannot be reversed.
How to Avoid Sports-related Eye Injuries
March 31, 2021
Many people enjoy sports safely, however, there is always a degree of risk of injury, and while these can affect any part of the body, the eyes are particularly susceptible. Our eyes are extremely delicate, and it doesn’t take much to cause them harm. A fast-moving ball, collision injury, or even debris kicked up during your practice or game could potentially put your eyes at risk.
What is Lasik Co-Management?
February 28, 2021
LASIK is one of the most popular forms of laser vision correction surgery in the world, with studies estimating that around 700,000 LASIK surgeries are performed each year. LASIK works by permanently reshaping the clear dome covering the front part of the eye, called the cornea. In doing so, patients can enjoy clear vision, often with little to no need to wear prescription eyewear.
Eye Pain - Something in your eye we can help with same day emergency services
February 28, 2021
Accidents and injuries happen upon us at the most inconvenient times and usually when we are least prepared!
Who is a Good Candidate for Ortho K?
January 31, 2021
Orthokeratology, or Ortho K for short, has changed the way in which eye doctors’ approach and treat refractive eye conditions. No longer are patients restricted to glasses or contact lenses or the permanence and expense of laser vision correction. Ortho K makes it possible to correct patient vision simply using specialty contact lenses.
How Blue Light Glasses Help with Digital Eye Strain
January 30, 2021
Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a collection of eye and vision-related problems that arise as a result of prolonged use of digital screens. This includes computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and e-readers.
What Are Different Types of Specialty Contact Lenses?
December 31, 2020
Specialty contact lenses have increased the level of eye care available, with specialty contact lenses targeting and treating specific eye conditions. By wearing the right type of contacts, issues, such as astigmatism, can be corrected. If you want to learn about the different variations of specialty lenses, here’s what you should know.
Can You Use Your Flexible Spending Account for Contact Lenses?
November 30, 2020
Contact lenses are a very popular solution for patients with refractive eye errors. Many people dislike the way that glasses make them look or feel, or become frustrated trying to remember to where they left them, take them with them or not being able to do certain activities while wearing them. Instead, contact lenses offer the wearer greater versatility in their day to day lives.
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