Antibiotic drops and ointments can in two or three days relieve the symptoms and discomfort of bacterial conjunctivitis. To eradicate the infection and prevent its return, it’s important to complete the entire course of treatment prescribed by the optometrist.
If you are having corrosion problems with your eyeglass frames or you are having allergic reactions to the materials, consider changing frame materials. Titanium, stainless steel, and other materials are both corrosion resistant and hypoallergenic.
High levels of cholesterol affect more than the heart and cardiovascular system; it can also damage the blood vessels of the retina (the layer of tissue at the back of the eye). If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, we recommend regular eye exams to monitor for retinal damage.
Did you know that it’s a good idea to wear sunglasses even when it’s not sunny? UV radiation can damage your eyes and should be blocked with large sunglasses that cover your eyes completely.
When someone is said to have 20/20 vison, it means that he or she can clearly see the same details from twenty feet as someone with normal vision. 20/10 vision means being able to see the same details from twenty feet that someone with normal vision can see from ten. 10/20 vision is the reverse.
Farsightedness or presbyopia affects nearly 100 percent of adults as they age. A study of adults 30 and older found close to 55 percent had some degree of farsightedness and confirmed the condition is more prevalent and occurs earlier among women.