3 Ways To Ward Off Eye Strain In The Workplace
Created on: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Digital eye strain is a rapidly growing issue in today’s computer reliant world. If you work in an office, chances are you will be spending quite some time in front of a computer screen which can cause your eyes to strain. In fact, 70 percent of Americans who work… Read More
5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Vision From Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a very common eye condition among senior citizens. AMD damages your central vision, which makes it difficult to recognize faces, write, read, paint, and do really anything that involves making out the small details. This makes it a real problem for the older crowd. Thankfully, today we have devised some… Read More
5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Vision From Macular Degeneration
Created on: Thursday, February 18, 2016 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a very common eye condition among senior citizens. AMD damages your central vision, which makes it difficult to recognize faces, write, read, paint, and do really anything that involves making out the small details. This makes it a real problem for the older crowd…. Read More
Cataracts Affect More Than Just The Elderly
Cataracts are the number one causes of blindness in the world. The first thing you probably think of when you hear the word “cataracts” is the elderly. It is understandable why that would be the case, because cataracts are most commonly seen in the elderly, but you don’t need to be elderly to develop them—in… Read More
Outer Space Challenges Ophthalmologists To Think Out Of This Orbit
Created on: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 The space age has brought a lot of new technology to the planet Earth that we now use commonly every day. Outer space is full of dangers that astronauts must trust in technology to overcome. As it stands right now though, astronauts remain vulnerable to the many of the… Read More
5 Things You Should Never Do With Your Contacts
Created on: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Contact lenses might correct your vision, but they are also hazardous for your eyes if you do not exercise the proper lens hygiene. If you are going to use contacts, then you will need to be very careful about how you are handling them. If the prospect of having… Read More
Blurred Horizon? Myopia Might Be To Blame
Created on: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Myopia, or as it is commonly called “nearsightedness,” is an eye condition where objects in the distance begin to appear blurry in your vision. This particular eye condition can develop rapidly or slowly, but usually worsens more quickly during childhood and adolescence. Unfortunately, nearsightedness tends to be passed on… Read More
Thanks to You, Blaine Eye Clinic Donated the Largest Amount Yet to Optometry Giving Sight!
Created on: Monday, December 07, 2015 Every year we contribute a portion of the sales at our 2 day frames sale to Optometry Giving Sight. This year our event was a great success and we are proud to donate our largest amount yet…$1,200.00! Thank you to all that came to our 2 day optical event… Read More
Eye Injuries and Eye Doctors: To See, or Not To See?
Created on: Monday, November 30, 2015 Have you ever scratched your eye on accident? This could easily be done by something like an article of clothing, hairbrush, or even a fingernail and cause what is called, a corneal abrasion. These types of injuries are considered pretty minor and usually cause discomfort for only a few… Read More
4 Ocular Complications That Diabetes Has Been Known to Cause
Created on: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Around 9% of those residing in the United States have diabetes, and approximately 1 out of 3 diabetic adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy A number of ocular complications are actually caused by diabetes, but the most severe of the possible ocular complicates is diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes can cause… Read More
