Can you guess what the fastest muscle in your body is? A blink typically lasts 100-150 milliseconds.
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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!
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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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!
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!
Have you heard of computer eyewear? The simplest computer glasses have single vision lenses with a modified lens power prescribed to give the most comfortable vision at the user's computer screen.
This lens power relaxes the amount of accommodation required to keep objects in focus at the distance of the computer screen and provides the largest field of view.
Eye benefits of beta-carotene: When taken in combination with zinc and vitamins C and E, beta-carotene may reduce the progression of macular degeneration.
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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.
Controlling your blood pressure is not just a good idea for your heart. It is also a good idea for protecting your eyesight. High blood pressure can increase your risk for glaucoma. It may also increase your risk for diabetic retinopathy if you have diabetes!
If you wear contacts, take steps to prevent eye infections. Wash your hands well before you put in or take out your contact lenses. Also follow the instructions on how to properly clean them, and replace them when needed!