There are 2 things that optometrists wish they could yell from the mountaintops for all parents of young school age children to hear: Vision screenings at schools and a pediatrician’s office aren’t sufficient to catch more subtle vision issues that make it more difficult for a child to learn. These common vision screenings too often […]
Most everyone has experienced red, irritated, or watery eyes from time to time. Given how many factors can cause eye irritation—including eye allergies, dry eyes, an infection, lack of sleep, or life stress—it’s also no wonder that there are a wide variety of over-the-counter eye drops that claim to relieve dry, gritty, watery, or red […]
Most of us are well aware that our overall diet and lifestyle choices affect not only our weight but also the health of our heart, skin, liver, and other organs. Well, the human eye is also an organ, and a complex one at that. The nutrients in certain foods and supplements can support eye health, […]
The summer months in East Tennessee find many of us cooling off in pools, lakes and rivers, and for those of us who need prescription lenses, contacts may seem like the best choice to see clearly in the water. However, if you wear contact lenses you should know that the water in pools, lakes, and […]
Have you ever met someone and the first thing that jumps out at you is their glasses? Maybe the frames are too big for their face, or the style and color screams, “Attention on the glasses, not the face!” Or, on the other hand, maybe you’ve seen someone with a pair of glasses that really […]
One could argue that you can do pretty much anything online today, from ordering groceries, paying bills, or exploring a faraway city with Google street view. One of the services that has popped up in the past few years is online vision tests that then allow you to order prescription lenses to be delivered in […]
Spring has sprung in East Tennessee, and along with all the beautiful blooms comes the layer of yellow pollen that covers our cars and deck furniture. It’s no secret that seasonal allergies are rampant in our region. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation ranked the top 100 “most challenging places to live with spring […]
It’s estimated that one out of four children struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems. Many of the signs, symptoms, and behaviors that are caused by vision problems are also associated with learning disabilities, so some of these children are misdiagnosed as having a learning disability. Since 80% of what children learn […]
Each year, organizations like the American Optometric Association (AOA) and Prevent Blindness designate March as National Save Your Vision Month to promote eye health. This year, the AOA advocates for people to take a “day of unplugging” to raise awareness about digital eye strain and the impact of blue light emissions from digital screens on […]
When a physician or doctor asks you if you have a family history of health conditions like cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer, it’s not because they’re being nosy. It’s because genetics plays a role in your chances of developing many health conditions, including eye diseases like macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a progressive and […]
