Oct 12, 2018 | Eye Health Resources, How Things Work, Our News
The lens is an important part of an extremely complex human visual system. The eye is made up of several clear structures that light must traverse on its journey to the retina (at the back of the eye) to be perceived as a clear image. To reach the retina, light must...
Oct 11, 2018 | Eye Health Resources, Kids and Primary Eyecare, Our News, Patient Resources, The Dry Eye Clinic
Dry Eye Syndrome is a common chronic condition. Individuals with this ocular surface disease suffer daily from aggravating, dry, irritated eyes and accompanying symptoms that are not easily relieved. Dry eye sounds like a simple, self-explanatory problem, but it is...
Oct 10, 2018 | Eye Health Resources, Our News
Halloween is just around the corner, and witches, ghouls, and goblins are prepping for a night of fun-filled tricking and treating! You may not know it, but some costume accessories, like decorative contacts, can be very harmful to your eyes. “It’s fun to...
Aug 28, 2018 | Eye Health Resources, Kids and Primary Eyecare
Most classroom learning occurs through our eyesight. Our visual system is one of the largest driving factors in a successful education. It is estimated that 10% of schoolaged children have undiagnosed visual problems and are likely suffering academically as a result....
Mar 29, 2018 | Eye Health Resources, Medical Eye Care
To qualify for a driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, your vision must be at least 20/40 (with or without glasses.) If you have vision problems in one eye, your other eye must be able to see 20/40. Visual acuity and peripheral vision are both important to...
Feb 13, 2018 | Eye Health Resources
It is a common misconception that you only need to visit your eye doctor for annual check-ups or eye diseases. Have you ever considered that your recurring headaches could also be a good reason to consult your optometrist? If you’re experiencing frequent headaches and...