Did you know that antioxidants help protect cells from being damaged by free radicals? Vitamins C, E, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are all antioxidants, plus the minerals zinc and copper may help slow the progress of moderate to advanced age-related macular degeneration.
Age Related Macular Dengeneration is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older.
So let’s ramp up our antioxidants intake!
To all of our patients, staff, and doctors, have a safe and happy Labor Day. Our office is opened to help with your eyecare needs!
Ever wonder what the eye doctor is changing when they ask, “what’s better, 1 or 2?” They are changing the power of lenses placed in front of the eyes. Did you know, that we don’t always need the phoropter to do this? Every optometrist office has a trial lens set that contains all the individual lenses that are stored in the phoropter. So, if needed, there are multiple ways to get our patients to see the best they can!
Exposing your eyes to UV rays can harm your vision and cause a number of eye issues. Make sure that your eyewear filters 100% of UV-A and UV-B rays, providing you with maximum protection!
Did you know that kids, who on average receive three times the annual sun exposure of adults, are at risk for developing serious vision damage later in life without regular UV-eye protection?
So make sure your little ones are protected with sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection!
☀️ Bring out the sunglasses! ☀️
Did you know that long-term exposure to bright sunlight can increase the risk of certain ocular conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer? Protect your vision by protecting your eyes! 🕶
Happy Columbus Day! Did you know?
Christopher Columbus likely had a condition that caused photophobia (sensitivity to light) and ocular inflammation?
Did you know?
Overexposure to blue light due to computers, smartphones, tablets and other technology use for extended periods of time can cause vision damage, ocular fatigue, stress on the eyes, and more.
So, try taking breaks from all the technology every once in awhile but when you can’t we have glasses now that have blue filters that can reduce the amount of blue light that reaches your eye! Ask our doctors about the effects of blue light to the eyes!
Did you know that more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma and that glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness?
A vast majority of patients with glaucoma don’t know they even have it. That is why glaucoma is nicknamed "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent.
Make sure you schedule your annual eye exam!
Happy Election Day!
Dr. Hopkins voted bright and early! She cannot wait to see her patients with their matching stickers!
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month/Low Vision Month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) typically affects a person’s central vision where their peripheral (side) vision is preserved. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss for people aged 60 and older in the United States.
Stay tuned to learn more about Macular Dengeneration and what does low vision mean?
Our patients are just the sweetest!
One of our patients stopped by today to give these amazing doughnuts to our office as a thank you for helping and treating her ocular condition!
Thanks for making our day!
Myth:
Wearing your glasses or contact lenses will NOT make you become more dependent on them. Using your glasses won't worsen your vision or lead to any eye disease. Wearing your correct prescription simply allows you to see clearer and will not worsen your prescription. If you want to prevent straining your eyes and to see the best you can, go ahead wear those glasses and contacts!
How can yoga help your eyes?
People with high blood pressure are at risk for hypertensive retinopathy. This is when damage to the retinal blood vessels occur, which can lead to vision loss. Did you know that some studies have showen that yoga can reduce high blood pressure?
So let’s get the yoga mats out! Namaste!
What does 20/20 vision mean?
20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity measured at a distance of 20 feet. If you have 20/20 vision, you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. If you have 20/100 vision, it means that you must be as close as 20 feet to see what a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet!
How well do you see? Schedule an appointment for your eye exam and find out!
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Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. This can happen in various ways, however, typically it occurs when excess fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. As fluid build up increases so does the pressure in your eye leading to damage of the optic nerve.
