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As the baby-boomers age, blindness from age-related macular degeneration is on the rise.  More than 3 million more people will become victims in the next five years. Eating right can lower your risk. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss among people 50 and older.  It affects more...

Red light cures acne. Amber light, sleep disorders. And don’t even get us started on violet light—studies suggest that lights on the far end of the visible spectrum may even help treat certain cancers. Welcome to the new, exciting (and occasionally dubious) world of light therapy, where bathing yourself in...

If you’re over 40, it’s likely that you’re not seeing as well as when you were younger—and if you’re over 60, it’s nearly certain that your eyesight has declined. Breakthrough approach: Behavioral optometry—using eye exercises to improve vision—is an effective but usually overlooked method for stopping, slowing and even reversing the...

How to Never Get Angry: 3 New Secrets From Neuroscience They’re one inch from your face, boiling with rage, screaming and yelling at you. And all you want to do is scream and yell back. But you know that’s not going to be good for anyone… I’ve talked before about...

Stand up, walk outside, look far away and get some natural light. It can help you #see #better. Remember, there is a #myopia #epidemic happening here and abroad.  ...

Shortsightedness is reaching epidemic proportions. Learn how to protect your eyes and the eyes of your loved ones. To learn more click here: http://www.nature.com/news/the-myopia-boom-1.17120    ...

Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or even allergies to pollen, chlorine in swimming pools, and ingredients in cosmetics, or other irritants, which touch the eyes. Some forms of conjunctivitis might be...

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Everyone's found themselves in the dark, at some point in their lives. After a while you begin to recognize familiar things in your surroundings. This is called ''dark adaptation''. In order for night vision and dark adaptation to occur, several physiological, neurological and biochemical mechanisms have to take place behind...

The need for computer glasses is growing as the digital age means many of us are spending hours in front of a computer or mobile screen each day, often resulting in eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, or neck and shoulder pain. These symptoms and others are often categorized as Computer...

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As you might have guessed, a lot of progress at school is accomplished with the use of a child's eyes. Yet interestingly, in spite of this well-known link between vision and learning, a lot of parents underestimate or are perhaps unaware of the significance of vision problems, and as a...

It's important for parents to know how to select toys that are the safest and the most beneficial for kids. Children are born with a partially developed visual system which forms throughout their early years with the correct stimulation. There aren't many things that encourage a child's visual development better...

Ever wonder why people around 50 usually wear reading glasses? With age, the lens of your eye grows increasingly inflexible, decreasing your ability to focus on handheld objects. The clinical term for this is presbyopia. And it's universal. People with untreated presbyopia may hold reading material at arm's length to...

Amblyopia, which is also called lazy eye, is commonly seen in lots of the kids we treat. Amblyopia develops when vision is suppressed, but only in one eye. Vision might be suppressed if a child can't see properly through one eye because of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. Usually, an eye...

To all those with eye examinations coming up in the near future, can we have your attention please? If you want to make sure your exam is effective and productive, there are several bits of information we will need from you. Because vision can be affected by seemingly unrelated changes...

Are you over 40 and struggling to read small print? You might have presbyopia, a common condition affecting those reaching their 40s. But developing presbyopia when you already need glasses for near sightedness doesn't mean you now need two pairs of glasses. This is all thanks to multifocal lenses, which...

These days, it seems challenging to find someone who doesn't own a mobile device. We can't deny that these devices are wonderful, because they allow us to stay connected whenever we need to be. However because handheld devices sport small screens, a lot of people tend to hold their iPads...

There are some tests that you have seen during an eye exam and wondered what they are for. Having a bright light shined into your eyes may be an example. This is one way we determine the refractive error of your eye, and it's called a retinoscopy exam. Whether you're...

If you have astigmatism and you think you can't wear contacts, you're mistaken. Contact lenses are actually a method of correcting the condition. The cornea is ordinarily spherical, but when you have astigmatism, it's more elliptical. This alters the way light enters the eye, and results in blurred vision. Toric...

Are you aware that living with diabetes increases your chances of blindness? Diabetes is the primary cause of blindness in adults under 75 years old according to the National Institute of Health. One of the risks of diabetes is retinal damage caused by excessive pressure in the blood vessels of...

Dry eyes are a common problem for many individuals particularly during the winter months when exposure to dry air and whipping wind is increased. However, if you are suffering from dry eyes that just won't go away, you may have what is known as Dry Eye Syndrome - a condition...

We all know how frustrating it can be trying to see clearly through a smudged pair of glasses; clean lenses can really make a world of difference. While it may not be something that you pay much attention to, the way you clean your lenses can also make a difference,...

Spring is right around the corner, as the winter begins to wind down and the fresh, warmer air begins to rear its head. Unfortunately for many, it's often hard to enjoy nature's blooming beauty as the warmer weather also brings about the onset of itchy, watery eyes that come with...

Did you know that your dietary choices have an impact on your eye health and vision? Opting for appetizing food that at the same time provides you with all the nutrients that are essential for preserving your vision, is taking a major step towards minimizing the risk of eye disease...

Women's eyes are regularly exposed to potential irritants through the use of cosmetics. As eye shadow, mascara and eye liner can breed unseen dirt and bacteria, it is vital to ensure that the products you use to apply and remove your makeup are hygienic to prevent irritation that can cause...

Do your sunglasses have what it takes to protect your eyes? As the summer heats up and people spend more time outdoors, it is very important to wear UV blocking eyewear to protect against exposure to ultraviolet rays that can cause damage to your eyes. Damage caused by UV from...

Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among adults aged 50 and above? AMD occurs when the part of the retina responsible for your sharp central vision, the macula, begins to deteriorate. Central vision is the visual field...

Eye charts of different variations have become a standard in vision screenings and eye exams. One of the most familiar charts associated with vision is the Snellen eye chart, designed by Dutch ophthalmologist Hermann Snellen in 1862 to measure visual acuity- how well you can see at various distances. Although...

Most people are aware that they have "blindspots"--both metaphorical and physical. Did you know that failing to account for motion induced blindpots is the cause of many auto accidents? When you drive at a high speed, if you fix your gaze steadily on the road straight ahead, you may not see a car, a scooter,...

 Computer Vision Syndrome   Sitting in front of a computer the entire day is not optimal for your health, yet it is often unavoidable in today's workplace in the digital era. If you work on a computer all day long, you may experience headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, fatigue and...

 It's summer, which means warmth, sunshine and outdoor activities. Along with the warmer weather comes an abundance of pollen, mold spores and dust-creating sneezing, congestion and itchy, watery eyes.        At least 50 million Americans suffer from a seasonal allergy, making it the sixth leading cause of chronic disease....

Greetings! A very informative article abut Orthokeratology was recently published in the SF Chronicle. It is titled "Hope for 20/20." Go to:    http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Doctors-aim-to-give-nearsighted-kids-a-20-20-4765802.php#photo-5099504.       Although the article is aimed at children,Orthokeratology just as effective for adults.  We are now on Facebook    "Like" us to keep up on vision care...

Do you have a lazy eye?
Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is a condition in which vision is blurry and cannot be completely corrected with glasses or contact lenses. This usually occurs when the eyes are not aiming together or do not focus in the same place.

Good news! Lazy eye can be treated and vision can be improved, even in adulthood. The old thinking was that vision therapy exercises were only for children, but this is no longer true.

If you have been told that you have a lazy eye and "just have to live with it," please come to see us! We will evaluate your condition and tell you how you can improve your vision.

Call our office to schedule your free "lazy eye" screening.

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We are honored to have a feature article in Bottom Line/Personal magazine.  Go to http://goo.gl/filQ4V for three exercises you can do at home that will improve your vision in 6 weeks or less.