Category: Eye Health
If you are over the age of forty, you might have noticed that you need to hold the newspaper at a distance to read the small print. Or maybe that sign on the highway you always pass has begun to get a little blurry over the years. These are the first signs of vision impairment… Read More
While applying sunscreen is an obvious way to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays, protecting your eyes is often overlooked and is essential to the maintenance of eye health. Direct sunlight can damage the eyes in a number of ways, but you can limit your exposure by following our eye safety tips this summer…. Read More
Some estimates claim that up to 60% of people require eyeglasses, and even conservative estimates put that figure at 25%. Nowadays, glasses are just as fashionable as they are necessary for those with vision problems but keeping them clean is crucial if you want to enjoy near-perfect sight as well as ensure your glasses survive… Read More
What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a condition in which the smooth and clear dome-shaped covering of the iris, called the cornea, has an irregular shape. Due to the irregularly of the cornea, light rays do not focus on the retina properly, causing blurred and distorted vision. People with astigmatism also tend to have refractive errors… Read More
EyeLux Optometry wishes to welcome Dr. Coleman to the team! In honor of this new venture, here is a quick Q & A brought to you by Dr. Coleman. All About the Eye Exam What can I expect during my comprehensive eye exam? I use a wide variety of tests and procedures to… Read More
Vision, which enables us to experience our world, deserves the best possible care available. You may face some issues with vision at some point in life due to reasons like aging, common eye irritants or simply heredity. To combat these problems, you will need the help of an eye specialist. However, finding the right kind… Read More
Our eyes are not just the windows of our soul, they are also our window to the world. This is why it is essential to take good care of them. As with most parts of our body, we tend to pay attention to our eyes only when we start to experience some problem. Whether you… Read More
The eye anatomy and function is complex; therefore many reasons can cause puffy eyes. It can be an underlying medical condition or just something you inherited from your parents. Edema, which is an excessive collection of fluid, is what causes puffy eyes in the morning, which typically settles down in an hour or so after… Read More
Having the right fitted pair of shoes is vital for your comfort and physical health. Similarly, adjusting glasses for your comfort and visual health is extremely important. Glasses which are not adjusted can seem like a tiny problem which can be ignored, but it can cause a variety of issues which affect your lifestyle and… Read More
A keratoconus specialist can easily diagnose keratoconus, a corneal disorder of the eye in which the shape of the central area and the adjoining area undergoes changes such as thinning and steepening. Typically characterized by blurred or distorted vision, sensitivity to lights and glare, sudden clouding or worsening of vision, and a need for frequent… Read More
