What’s one thing to never do while putting in contacts? Not make sure they’re cleaned properly!
Whether you have one-a-days, over nights, fortnights like I do, or color contacts for fun, forgetting to take care of your contacts and can come with catastrophic consequences. Even just leaving them in for too long can at the very least put a strain on your eyes.
The Ache: Reading glasses are one of the most hated inconveniences of growing older.
The Claim: A new doughnut-shaped device from AcuFocus Inc., Irvine, Calif., can dramatically reduce reliance on reading glasses. It’s implanted in the outer layer of just one eye, which will then be used for reading.
The Verdict: Read more…
When you are in need of eye care services, it can be hard to determine what kind of eye doctor you should see — an ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician? And, what are the differences among these three types of eye care professionals? Yaldo Eye Center is here to break down the services these eye care providers offer and how they can meet your vision needs.
OPHTHALMOLOGIST
An ophthalmologist is an eye M.D. who specializes in vision care. As a medical doctor, they have completed college and at least eight years of additional training. They are licensed to practice medicine and surgery, as well as diagnose and treat various eye diseases. Ophthalmologists can also prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Outside of work, they may be involved in scientific research.
OPTICIAN
An optician is a trained technician who specializes in designing and fitting lenses and frames for eyeglasses and contact lenses. An optometrist or ophthalmologist will provide the optician the specific prescription. Opticians are not permitted to perform eye exams, write prescriptions or diagnose eye diseases.
OPTOMETRIST
An optometrist obtains a doctor of optometry (OD) degree after completing three or more years of college, followed by four years of optometry school. They are licensed to perform eye exams, prescribe and dispense corrective lenses and detect eye problems, but they do not perform surgery.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF OUR YALDO EYE CENTER PROFESSIONALS
Now that you are aware of the difference between each type of eye care provider, you can make sure you are seeing the right type of eye care professional for your vision needs. Schedule an appointment at Yaldo Eye Center today to get the clear vision you deserve.
Eye Safety for Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery
After the structural collapse of a large building, emergency responders and support personnel are often exposed to hazardous agents and conditions. These workers are at high risk of injury and illness at such a site. Described below are common eye hazards and injuries that can occur during these operations and recommendations for protective eye gear, first aid, and steps for preventing eye injuries. All safety eyewear should comply with the American National Standards Institute Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices Standard Z87.1.
Lifestyle Changes That Can Improve The Health Of Your Eyes
The health of your eyes depends on many things, like your genes and age. But there are certain habits you can practice to improve the the health of your eyes! In this blog post, Yaldo Eye Center suggests some healthy changes to consider in order to increase the health of your eyes, avoid diseases and disorders.
Stop Smoking
One of the best things you can do for your eye health — and your overall health — is to stop smoking. Smokers are more likely to develop inflammation in the eye and dangerous diseases such as age-related macular degeneration than non-smokers. Smoking also increases the risk of developing cataracts. And maybe the most surprising is that smokers are four times as likely to go blind in old age.
Start Exercising
You probably hear this all the time, start exercising! Your eyes are actually affected by how active you are. Regular exercise can help prevent certain eye conditions that are linked to obesity, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Commit to exercising at least three times per week for 30 minutes.
Wear Sun Protection Year Round
When your eyes are unprotected they are susceptible to the sun’s UV rays even on cloudy days. Too much exposure to the sun can lead to growths on your eyes and cataracts. Wearing eyeglasses with UVA and UVB protection helps prevent overexposure.
Well-Balanced Diet
Make sure you are taking in a healthy amount of fresh produce and lean proteins. Dark green or brightly colored fruits and vegetables contain nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are critical to eye health. Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., salmon and walnuts) can also prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Contact Yaldo Eye Center Today
For more information about laser vision correction for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, please call Yaldo Eye Center at (800) 398-3937 to schedule a consultation.
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Laser Presbyopia Surgery
Laser Treatment to Help Reading Vision
LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures such as PRK, Epi-LASIK and LASEK can be modified to become presbyopia laser surgery.
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Possible Hereditary Element
Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism are refractive errors that compromise the eye’s ability to focus. They affect the curvature of the cornea. A healthy cornea is evenly and smoothly curved, like a marble, to refract incoming light so that it makes a sharply focused image on the retina. When the cornea takes on an abnormal curvature, it cannot properly refract light for a clear image.
Nearsightedness occurs when the cornea is curved too much and makes it difficult to see faraway objects. Farsightedness occurs when the cornea is curved too little, which makes it difficult to see nearby objects. And astigmatism occurs when the cornea (or, in some cases, the lens) is curved like an oval or egg, causing blurry vision.
What is to blame for the abnormal cornea curvature? In some cases, these vision conditions can be inherited and present from birth. Other possible causes include environmental factors, an eye injury or previous eye surgery.
Understanding the Treatment Options
If you have been diagnosed with nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, it is likely that you wear glasses or contact lenses to see clearly. But did you know that there is a better treatment option available to you?
LASIK laser vision correction surgery changes the shape of the cornea so it can properly refract light. The surgery is a short outpatient procedure with rapid results. At Yaldo Eye Center, our eye surgeons use advanced lasers to carefully remove small amounts of corneal tissue. This is not painful and takes less than 15 minutes. The visual improvement is almost immediate!
For more information about laser vision correction for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, please call Yaldo Eye Center at (800) 398-3937 to schedule a consultation.