Why are regular eye examinations important? Firstly, they help our Laser Eye Center™ doctors catch eye problems in their earliest stage when they are easily treatable. Also, eye exams give our doctors the opportunity to adjust your prescription (if you already wear glasses or contacts) and are a good time to discuss helpful tips for eye care. How Often Should I Have My Eyes Checked? This depends on several factors, including your age, health status and risk of developing an eye disease/disorder. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease have a baseline eye disease screening at the age of 40…

Why are regular eye examinations important? Firstly, they help our Laser Eye Center™ doctors catch eye problems in their earliest stage when they are easily treatable. Also, eye exams give our doctors the opportunity to adjust your prescription (if you already wear glasses or contacts) and are a good time to discuss helpful tips for eye care. How Often Should I Have My Eyes Checked? This depends on several factors, including your age, health status and risk of developing an eye disease/disorder. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease have a baseline eye disease screening at the age of 40…

The future of wearable gadgets is here, and it has caught the eye of doctors all over the country. Before we explore the medical implications of Google Glass, a miniature computer-smartphone hybrid, let’s take a closer look at the device. Google Glass looks like a pair of eyeglasses that has a smartphone-like interface (including a built-in computer, camera and mini projector) above the field of vision and beams a translucent image into your eye. With the Glass, you can take a photo, record a video, search the Internet and communicate via audio, text or video — all wirelessly and hands-free. You control the device with voice commands or head gestures….

The future of wearable gadgets is here, and it has caught the eye of doctors all over the country. Before we explore the medical implications of Google Glass, a miniature computer-smartphone hybrid, let’s take a closer look at the device. Google Glass looks like a pair of eyeglasses that has a smartphone-like interface (including a built-in computer, camera and mini projector) above the field of vision and beams a translucent image into your eye. With the Glass, you can take a photo, record a video, search the Internet and communicate via audio, text or video — all wirelessly and hands-free. You control the device with voice commands or head gestures….

A study from Cornell University found that one of your favorite morning routines — drinking a cup of coffee — may prevent eyesight deterioration and even blindness. According to the research, one of coffee’s main ingredients, an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid, may protect against retinal degeneration from glaucoma, aging or diabetes that can cause blindness. The study compared two groups of mice eyes treated with nitric oxide (which causes the retina to degenerate). One group of mice eyes were pretreated with chlorogenic acid, and the other was not. The group pretreated with chlorogenic acid did not develop retinal damage. It helps to understand a little bit about how the eye…

A study from Cornell University found that one of your favorite morning routines — drinking a cup of coffee — may prevent eyesight deterioration and even blindness. According to the research, one of coffee’s main ingredients, an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid, may protect against retinal degeneration from glaucoma, aging or diabetes that can cause blindness. The study compared two groups of mice eyes treated with nitric oxide (which causes the retina to degenerate). One group of mice eyes were pretreated with chlorogenic acid, and the other was not. The group pretreated with chlorogenic acid did not develop retinal damage. It helps to understand a little bit about how the eye…

Contrary to what the name may suggest, color blindness is not a form of blindness. Actually, a more accurate name for color blindness is “color vision deficiency.” People who are color blind have trouble with their color vision. Depending on the specific person, this could mean that they cannot tell certain colors apart, or they cannot identify any color. What Causes Color Blindness? Color blindness is caused by problems in light-sensitive cells in the retina called “cones.” There are three types of cone pigments crucial to normal vision; they are sensitive to either blue, green or red-colored objects, and work together to enable you to see a wide range of…

Contrary to what the name may suggest, color blindness is not a form of blindness. Actually, a more accurate name for color blindness is “color vision deficiency.” People who are color blind have trouble with their color vision. Depending on the specific person, this could mean that they cannot tell certain colors apart, or they cannot identify any color. What Causes Color Blindness? Color blindness is caused by problems in light-sensitive cells in the retina called “cones.” There are three types of cone pigments crucial to normal vision; they are sensitive to either blue, green or red-colored objects, and work together to enable you to see a wide range of…