The front part on the eye contains fluid called aqueous. This fluid is vital for the surrounding tissues. If the fluid does not drain properly, eye pressure increases causing glaucoma. Special eye drops can be used to reduce pressure, but the side effects are sometimes worse than the relief. Ancient herbal supplements help to relieve intraocular pressure. ...read more
Glaucoma is often called the "thief of sight." It affects individuals over age 40 by slowly increasing the liquid pressure inside the eye, damaging delicate internal eye structures. There is no specific level of inner eye pressure (IOP) that causes glaucoma. It is a complex eye disease characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss. ...read more
If you need to replace the lenses in your glasses, do so carefully to keep your glasses in good condition. To replace lenses, remove the screws from your frames and push out the lenses. Place your new lenses into the frame, and replace the screws making sure they are tight and lenses are secure. ...read more
Individuals looking to have surgical vision correction typically choose the LASIK procedure. This procedure involves reshaping a person's cornea permanently, with the intended purpose of improving vision, thus reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses. As with any surgery, there are some risks and side effects involved. ...read more
Having a routine eye exam is important. Whether you currently wear glasses or think you need a prescription, having an eye exam performed can help you see more clearly. It is simple to get an eye test and most centers offer convenient hours to cater to busy patients. ...read more
If your eyes hurt you should use techniques to reduce eye pain as quickly as you can. To get eye pain relief, flush out your eyes with eye drops or lay down with a compress placed on your eyes. Also, consider removing contacts from your eyes, and cleaning them in case dirt is caught underneath the lenses. ...read more
Many people experience tired eyes from staring at a screen or reading for long hours. Symptoms of the condition are inability to focus, eye irritation and eye weakness. Tired eyes can affect people of all ages, not just older people, or those with poorer eyesight. ...read more
You use your eyes every day, all the time, except when sleeping. Because of this, it is extremely important that you keep them healthy. An eye exam, usually performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, can ensure that your vision is clear and your eyes are disease free. This exam typically involves several tests so that all aspects of eye health and vision can be evaluated. ...read more
We often rub and touch our eyes without even thinking about it. Most of the time, this doesn’t cause any serious problems. However, if our hands are contaminated with a foreign organism and this gets into our eyes, an infection can result. Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva from a virus, bacteria or an allergic reaction. There are several ways to remedy this infection. ...read more
Eye exams are something everyone should experiences in their lifetime. To many people, the eye exam lingo and procedure leaves them wondering, “Why is it done that way?” or "What exactly are they doing?" Reading the charts are specifically designed for gauging the health or performance of an individual's eyes in several different areas. ...read more
Having imperfect vision is no fun at all; you are constantly being reminded of your need to wear glasses so you can read and see. Correcting your vision so that you are not reliant on traditional glasses is really very easy. You just need to decide on which method will work best for you. ...read more
Contact lenses do not have to be just for vision correction. Whether you need them for that purpose or not, you can wear contacts that alter the color of your eyes. If interested, learn about eye lens colors before choosing the perfect pair. ...read more
Laser eye surgery, also known as LASIK, will correct several vision problems. Glasses and contacts can attempt to make up for the imperfection in the eye. LASIK can permanently correct those imperfections by precisely reshaping the cornea. Like any surgery, LASIK is not without risk. ...read more
Degenerative eye disease may be preventable by living a healthy lifestyle. This condition causes blindness in people 65 years or older. The middle of the retina is called the macula. It can gradually break down and cause vision loss. It is important to make necessary changes to your lifestyle and quit any bad habits to prevent this disease. ...read more
Retinal eye disease is a disorder that affects the retina in the eye. Some cases are more common and easier to treat than others. There are several forms of treatment that can slow the progression of the disease or stop it completely. ...read more
By Anonymous September 12, 2014
I'm not real happy with this branch. First, there were typos on my printed prescription, which would have made it wrong for another vendor to use. (This also happened to a friend, who got the wrong lenses because of it.) Second, they called me in today to pick up my glasses; but my glasses were not there. And third, they insist I cede my old frames when I implement the paid protection plan. The legalese of the warranty says this is at the "store's discretion." But other branches--Johnson CIty, TN and Newington, NH--let me keep my old glasses as back-ups or to convert to sunglasses. The other branches never asked for the old frames to be returned ... so they can, presumably re-sell them. ...read more
By Anonymous September 12, 2014
I'm not real happy with this branch. First, there were typos on my printed prescription, which would have made it wrong for another vendor to use. (This also happened to a friend, who got the wrong lenses because of it.) Second, they called me in today to pick up my glasses; but my glasses were not there. And third, they insist I cede my old frames when I implement the paid protection plan. The legalese of the warranty says this is at the "store's discretion." But other branches--Johnson CIty, TN and Newington, NH--let me keep my old glasses as back-ups or to convert to sunglasses. The other branches never asked for the old frames to be returned ... so they can, presumably re-sell them. ...read more
By Anonymous September 12, 2014
I'm not real happy with this branch. First, there were typos on my printed prescription, which would have made it wrong for another vendor to use. (This also happened to a friend, who got the wrong lenses because of it.) Second, they called me in today to pick up my glasses; but my glasses were not there. And third, they insist I cede my old frames when I implement the paid protection plan. The legalese of the warranty says this is at the "store's discretion." But other branches--Johnson CIty, TN and Newington, NH--let me keep my old glasses as back-ups or to convert to sunglasses. The other branches never asked for the old frames to be returned ... so they can, presumably re-sell them. ...read more
