February 1, 2017 By Kleinsorge

5 Ways to Keep An Eye On Women’s Vision Health

Women’s vision health is most at risk for a disease called Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The National Eye Institute has identified AMD as the leading cause of blindness, with women being at higher risk then men.

Aside from the matter of gender there is a higher incidence of AMD for people who fall into these categories:

Caucasian ethnicity
Female
Family history of the condition
Smoking
High blood cholesterol levels
Cardiovascular disease
Hypertension

Fortunately there are ways to keep your eyes healthy for as long as possible. Try these tips: [Read more…]

January 10, 2017 By Arlene Kleinsorge

Take the Glaucoma Knowledge Test

December 14, 2016 By Kleinsorge

Happy Holidays 2016

December 13, 2016 By Arlene Kleinsorge

Winter Eye Care Tips

There are new and different reasons to protect your eyes during the winter. Here are a few ways you can combat the effects of cold weather and dry air on your eyes.

Winter Dry Eyes: Heaters and Humidifiers

Dry winter air can cause eyes to be more sensitive. An easy way to prevent dryness is by using a humidifier in areas with indoor heating; the heat tends to dry the moisture in the air and cause irritation and dryness in your eyes.

Contact Lenses

Talk with your eye care provider if you feel your contacts becoming dry. He or she may suggest rewetting drops or another solution to help keep your contacts moist. [Read more…]

November 22, 2016 By Arlene Kleinsorge

Will Your Eyes Pass a Physical?

So, you’ve gotten your visual acuity score and are feeling pretty good about your exam. Now it’s time to get physical! Your depth perception, color vision, eye muscle movements (left, right, up, down), peripheral vision and how your eyes react to light will be tested. Take a deep breath, we’re about to begin!

How Curvy Are You?

There’s a test called keratometry that measures the curvature of the clear surface of the eye called the cornea. This is performed by focusing a circle of light on the cornea and measuring its reflection. This is a critical test for someone who wants to wear contacts as it determines the proper size. [Read more…]

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