Options For Correcting Astigmatism
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
One of the most common vision conditions, astigmatism of one or both eyes affects close to 30% of the population. It’s caused when the cornea is shaped more like an oval than a sphere, which alters the way the light “refracts” (bends) around the inner surface of the eye to the back of the retina….
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Prevent Eye Strain In Children
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Babies, toddlers, and young children have to perspective on what 20/20 vision should be. They only know what they experience at the moment, and that can be a blurred perspective if they’re experiencing undiagnosed vision loss or eye strain. And, in today’s digital, screen-abundant lifestyles, we’re seeing increasing numbers of children with debilitating eye strain…
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Herpes Eye Infections: Prevention And Treatment
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Herpes simplex viruses are highly contagious and can quickly spread to the eyes. While there are two types of herpes simplex viruses, 1 and 2, the first simplex is most readily spread and causes infections of the face. Herpes Type 1I is thought to live in roughly 90% of the population, most of whom contracted…
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Retinal Detachment: What Is It & How Is It Treated?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Retinal detachment, or detached retina, means that the light-sensitive portion of your eye (the retina) has partially or fully come away from its anchor at the back of the eye. Symptoms vary according to the severity of this detachment. However, this condition can lead to permanent vision loss without early treatment. While annual eye exams…
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10 Common Eye Conditions And Treatment Options
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
It’s virtually impossible to make it through life without experiencing one of these 10 most common conditions. Fortunately, accurate information and regular annual or bi-annual visits to your optometrist are the keys to assessing vision loss or potential eye disease to move forward with the best and most effective treatment. 10 Eye Conditions And Treatment…
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How Optometrists Check Your Child’s Eyes If They Can’t Read
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Eye Exams
A combination of creativity and technological innovation allows optometrists to check your child’s eyes and diagnose vision loss without a child’s ability to know their letters. The same vision screening and diagnostic tools we use for children also support our work with adults who’ve never learned to read or write, who have processing disorders that…
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Progressive Lenses Or Bifocals? Which Is Best For You?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Progressive lenses have taken the world by storm. However, they’re not for everyone. We have clients who walk in two or three months after giving progressives a determined go, only to regret they did and order their bifocals back. Progressive Lenses Or Bifocal Lenses: Is There A Difference? There is a reason for this, mostly…
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The Reasons For Our Tears
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
We think of tears as the watery drops that exit the eye when we cry, enjoy a good laugh, or when something gets in our eye. However, our tears are produced and spread over the eye with virtually every blink. Without them, our eyes would dehydrate and become dysfunctional. 5 Facts About Our Tears In…
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Eye Makeup And Eye Health: 5 Tips To Protect Your Vision
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
The application of eye makeup is a daily ritual for many. Yet, using eye makeup also makes you more prone to eye issues, which we mention in our recent post, 10 Tips for Avoiding Eye Infection. Healthy Eye Makeup Recommendations To Protect Your Eyes If you wear eye makeup, we suggest adhering to these five…
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10 Tips For Avoiding Eye Infections
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Eye infections are never fun, but heightened concerns around Covid means your or a child’s eye infection can result in missed work or school – and the involuntary entry into Covid-19 testing and protocols. 10 Ways To Help In Avoiding Eye Infections Here are tips on how to keep your body as healthy as possible,…
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