Presbyopia: Regain Your Reading Vision!
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Around age 40 our eyes go through a change called presbyopia which affects the lens of the eye. The lens focuses light that enters the eye on the retina, or back of the eye. This is how we can see images. Learn about available options to keep you living your vision!
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Blind Spot in Your Vision: is it Normal?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Have you ever noticed that while you are driving, you have to look over your shoulder because there is a blind spot? Similarly, your eyes have a blind spot, called scotoma. The optic nerve carries info from the eyeball to the brain, then, spreads nerve fibers across the back of the eye, or retina. The…
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Safely View the Solar Eclipse
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Did you forget to purchase your viewing glasses for the upcoming solar eclipse? Well don’t worry, here are some great tips on how you can safely enjoy the solar eclipse, including a way to easily make your simple pinhole eclipse viewer. What is a Solar eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between…
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
We all know that tanning beds are dangerous, yet some continue to use them. Did you know that Ultraviolet radiation is a proven human carcinogen? The International Agency for Research on Cancer, an affiliate of the World Health Organization, includes ultraviolet tanning devices in its Group 1, a list of agents that are cancer-causing to…
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UV Protection: Maintain Good Eye Health
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
It’s July, the Summer fun is in full swing, and so is the Sun. Many of us will be spending a large percentage of time outdoors, but if we aren’t practicing proper UV protection, it may cause detrimental damage. There are two types of UV rays: UV-A can damage the macula, a part of the…
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Conjunctivitis: Tips to Avoid Catching It
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye,” is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected. Symptoms include: Redness…
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Eye Allergies: 11 Tips to Avoid Symptoms
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
We understand that eye allergies can sometimes be unavoidable. Here are 11 tips for eye allergies that may help you to avoid the symptoms of eye allergies without having to make difficult changes in your lifestyle. What Causes Eye Allergies? Normally harmless substances that cause problems for individuals who are susceptible to allergic reactions are…
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What is a cataract?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Cataracts
Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss and the leading cause of blindness for people all over the world. Age-related clouding of the eye’s lens affects more than 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). By 2050, the number of people in the U.S. with…
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When should I have Cataract Surgery?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Cataracts
Nearly 25.7 million Americans over age 40 have cataracts. While the only way to remove cataracts, which is a clouding of the eye’s lens, is surgery. The right time to have surgery depends on the individual patient. We want to offer a few tips for those who have been diagnosed with cataracts and are considering…
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PRK vs. LASIK: What’s the Difference?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK is the most well-known laser vision correction procedure, but there are other kinds of laser eye surgeries that are not as commonly known. Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) is another type of laser eye procedure. For some people, PRK is a more desired option due to the shape of the eye, the thickness of the…
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