Fun fact!
125 MILLION people wear contacts worldwide! Contacts are a great alternative for times when physical activity can come into play! Having a spare pare of contacts, even if you're a loyal glasses wearer, can be a great option to have if you decide last minute you want to take those glasses off and not worry! Give us a call today so that we can find the perfect pair of contacts for you!
Did you know that nature really is bliss? Veering your attention to nature has many benefits for your eyes! Looking at greenery is good for your eyes because studies have shown that the color green is very soothing to the eyes! Take a look away from your phone or laptop and look up at the nature around you!
As we now live in a world that is primarily focused on remote learning and working, it's important to know the affects that screens have on our eyes! Computers can cause many uncomfortable eye-related symptoms such as eyestrain, dry eyes, headache, fatigue, difficulty focusing, blurred vision, and shoulder and neck pain. If you feel as though you're experiencing these symptoms, it may mean that it's time for an eye exam! Give us a call today!
Though most of our learning comes through our eyes, we actually see with our brain, not our eyes. Our eyes function like a camera, capturing light and sending data back to the brain which is why it's so important that we take care of our eyes! Give us a call today so that we can assess your eye health!
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Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Come visit us!
Our eyes contain around 107 million light-sensitive cells!
Myth or Fact? Reading in poor light will hurt the eyes. Before the invention of electric light, most nighttime reading and other work was done by dim candlelight or gaslight. Reading in dim light today won't harm our eyes any more than it did our ancestors' eyes or any more than taking a photograph in dim light will damage a camera.
Can you guess what the fastest muscle in your body is? A blink typically lasts 100-150 milliseconds.
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Facts! Make sure to be doing all that you can to preserve your eye health!
A comprehensive eye examination can also diagnose other symptoms and disorders. A comprehensive eye examination will also provide an accurate prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Just like the rest of our bodies, our eyes begin to weaken as we age. There are a number of common age-related eye conditions such as presbyopia, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration that can begin to affect your vision and your daily life.
Eye exams are critical because many vision threatening eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, or diabetic retinopathy have no or minimal symptoms until the disease has progressed! Call us to schedule yours today.
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Dry eye is most often the result of the natural aging process. However, it may also be caused by other problems so it's always a good idea to schedule an appointment so that we can pinpoint the issue!
Advances in contact lens technology have created great options for everyone! Let's find the perfect lenses for you! Call us today!
At our practice, we perform several tests to evaluate depth perception, color vision, eye muscle capabilities, peripheral vision, and responsiveness to light to ensure optimal eye health!
Milanak Family Vision Center
November 14 at 3:20 PM ·
Don't forget to take some time away from your screen to look around and enjoy everything else around you!
Don't forget to take some time away from your screen to look around and enjoy everything else around you!
Regular comprehensive eye exams can help you protect your sight and make sure that you are seeing your best, but also to screen for Glaucoma and detect other ocular diseases which can strike at any age!
If you aren't getting adequate sleep, sooner or later your eyes will likely show signs of fatigue and sleep deprivation. Aim to get to bed early enough to allow yourself to get a minimum of 7 to 9 hours of sleep!
Exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can help your eyes, not just your waistline! Type 2 diabetes, which is more common in people who are overweight or obese, can cause damage to the tiny blood vessels in the eyes. Get your body moving today!
Food for healthy eyes: nuts and legumes! Seeds are high in omega-3s and are a rich source of vitamin E. Seeds are available for purchase in most grocery stores and online!
Some eye conditions are hereditary, so being aware of eye conditions that your parents or grandparents had can help you take precautions. At your next eye exam, let us know of your family history so that we can ensure that you have optimal eye health!
Getting comprehensive dilated eye exams is especially important because some eye diseases may not have warning signs. The exams are the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages, when they are easier to treat.
You are what you eat and so is your eyesight! Foods rich in nutrients like vitamin C and E, zinc, lutein and omega-3 fatty acids strengthen your eyes against age-related eye problems like cataracts and macular degeneration.
