Today’s Vision wants you to know that a healthy diet and other behavior choices may reduce your risk for serious eye conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts. Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in those over the age of 65. Cataracts are also afflicting aging Americans; nearly half of those [...]
It’s less than a month until the Fourth of July. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in thousands of injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms each year. Most fireworks injuries occur during the one month period surrounding the Fourth of July. Today’s Vision warns that there is no safe [...]
Once I have a cataract diagnosis, what should I do? • Have an eye exam by your Today’s Vision eye doctor every year. • Protect your eyes from UV light by wearing sunglasses that block at least 99 percent UV and a hat. • If you smoke, quit. Smoking is a key risk factor for [...]
Inside your eyes, there is a natural lens. The lens bends (refracts) light rays that come into the eye to enable you to see. Today's Vision wants you to know that if you have a cataract, your lens has become cloudy. It is like looking through a foggy or dusty car windshield. Things look blurry, [...]
Today’s Vision wants you to know that problems with dry eyes is one of the most common reasons to visit an eye doctor. And we have good news! In recent years, researchers and doctors have made significant progress in management of what we call “Dry Eye Disease.” About 25 percent of patients visiting their optometrist [...]
Today’s Vision likes to compare new eyewear to a brand new baby just brought into the world. After we’ve taken accurate measurements and helped you choose the correct frames and lenses based on your needs, we want you to know how to care properly for your “newborn baby” eyewear. Always treat your eyewear with the [...]
Last week we shared tips for healthy vision, in honor of Healthy Vision Month. Here are four more tips for you and your family. 1. Wear sunglasses (even on cloudy days!) Be cool and wear your shades! They can protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays — and help keep your eyes healthy [...]
Did you know that most vision problems are preventable? It’s true, and Today’s Vision has some great tips to help you keep your eyes healthy and safe. Check them out — and set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing well. 1. Get an eye exam More than 23 million American adults have never had [...]
Spring triggers eye allergies for many Today's Vision patients. The best way to manage allergies is to avoid allergens as much as possible. If you are allergic to pollen, avoid going outdoors as much as possible when pollen counts are highest. Pollen counts are usually highest in the mid-morning and early evening. Also, avoid being [...]