by Eye Contact | Mar 27, 2023 | General, Vision
For anyone who needs a different prescription power for distance and reading – which is almost everyone as we age – there are two main options for glasses bifocal lenses or progressive lenses. Bifocal lenses have been around for years, the concept is quite simple, the...
by Eye Contact | Feb 14, 2023 | General, Vision
Many optometrists offer special low-vision services to patients with severely reduced vision, poor contrast sensitivity, or a restricted visual field. These services can include training on adaptive techniques, using devices to assist with activities, or coordinating...
by Eye Contact | Nov 21, 2022 | Eye Disease, Eye Surgery, Vision
Any blunt force trauma has the potential to damage the eyes directly or damage the area around the eyes. This impact can also cause damage that cannot be seen from the outside. Commotio retinae is a condition that occurs as a result of trauma to the eye and leads to...
by Eye Contact | Nov 7, 2022 | Eye Disease, Eye Surgery, Vision
A cataract is an opacity or haze in the crystalline lens within the eye. When a cataract forms, the cataract may reduce vision or create glare and halos. There are multiple types of cataracts that differ in the location within the lens and the appearance of the...
by Eye Contact | Sep 11, 2022 | Vision
Seeing a flash of light in your vision is often associated with conditions that affect the back of the eye called the retina. A flash of light may be a symptom of a serious eye condition and should always be reason to seek eye care quickly. Defining What a...
by Eye Contact | Aug 28, 2022 | General, Vision
When glasses are initially manufactured, all of the frames are made in a similar, standard way. However, depending on the size, shape, and contour of your face, there may need to be adjustments made to the frame to allow the glasses to fit better. Frame Shapes...
