by jameson | Mar 12, 2020 | Eye Health, Information
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a visual condition in which patients cannot see clearly in the distance however, can see clearly at near. The level of vision a person has at distance or near varies depending on if the patient has mild, moderate, severe, or extreme...
by jameson | Mar 12, 2020 | Eye Health, Information
In part one of “Can We Cure Nearsightedness” we discussed myopia, its incidence and the expected increase over the next 30 years. Currently there are a number of clinical approaches to preventing or slowing the progression of nearsightedness. These approaches...
by jameson | Mar 12, 2020 | Eye Health, Information
In part two of “Can We Cure Nearsightedness” we went over ways to control the progression of nearsightedness by spending more time outdoors and getting more exposure to daylight, as well as, reducing the amount a patient accommodates or focuses by practicing a safe...
by jameson | Jun 19, 2018 | Eye Health, Information
Ocular hypertension is a term used to describe an increase in eye pressure that is above the normal healthy range. Normal healthy eye pressure typically ranges from 10-21. Patients diagnosed as “ocular hypertensives” have eye pressure over 21 however, have no...
by jameson | Jun 19, 2018 | Eye Exams, Information
Vision screening programs were designed to help identify children who have eye or vision problems that could impair their ability to develop and learn normally. Visual clues are key to how children learn and function. Vision problems that go uncorrected can affect...
