Eyeglasses are indeed one of the astounding and essential discoveries of the mankind. It is said that without the eyeglasses it would have been an impossible for task for many other inventions to happen. This discovery was done somewhere in the 1200’s, however the real person who have discovered the lens and the eyeglasses is still a mystery. [Read more…]
The Importance of Vision Testing for Children
Vision testing and hearing tests are done on a newborn baby, and routinely at check-ups over the next few months and years of the child’s life. As the children get to preschool and school ages, they still need to have tests done to ensure that everything is working as it should be.
Since they may not be able to read, or understand certain things yet, there are actually different methods for performing vision testing for children. [Read more…]
What is Retinal Detachment?
Retinal detachment is often referred to as detached retina or a retinal tear. It is also a medical emergency. Time is critical when retinal detachment occurs. The detached retina must be immediately reattached through surgery or there will be loss of vision in the affected eye.
What is does a retina do? The retina is the membrane that lies against the back wall of the eye. This light sensitive tissue is responsible for sending images through electrical impulses to the brain.
Visual Disorders are Common in Children with Hearing Loss
Did you know that children with hearing loss often have visual disorders as well?
About one-fifth of children who have a particular type of hearing loss also have visual disorders, according to a recent study. An estimated one to three children per 1,000 has some degree of sensorineural hearing loss, which occurs as a result of abnormalities in the inner ear or in the auditory center of the brain. [Read more…]
Will Your Sunglasses Protect You From Serious Eye Disease?
With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the sun hotter, and the threat from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, greater. Excess sun exposure can put you at risk of serious short-term and long-term eye problems. This is true for young and old, year-round. Prevention is simple. Wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet radiation. But how do you know if your sunglasses are up to the task of protecting your family’s sight? [Read more…]
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