My middle daughter is 7 years old now. She was around 4 at the time this photo was taken, and I had no idea she had a vision problem. Problem may even be putting it lightly. She was practically blind in one eye, and had poor vision in the other. I had no clue. No […]
The use of color through lenses can offer relief for those struggling from visual disabilities. Treating with tinting With D.B., testing indicated a preference with the spectrum narrowed to 180 at 30 saturation. Producing the right tint for D.B. required three reference lenses, one from the green set and two from the turquoise set (see […]
Physicians often flag patients with red hair, given its understood role as a biomarker for resistance to anesthetics; now, new research suggests that eye color may indicate how individuals will respond to pain as well. According to the results of a recent study involving 58 pregnant, white women—24 with dark-colored eyes (brown or hazel) and […]
Online shopping touts savings and convenience, but when it comes to making an investment in one’s health, should consumers leave their eyesight up to a few hasty mouse clicks? “. . . it is important for the consumer to be fully informed regarding the potential pitfalls. . .” A new public relations campaign recently launched […]
By examining statistics collated for the Gutenberg Health Study, researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have discovered that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can affect patients under the age of 50. Scientists from the department of ophthalmology at the Mainz University Medical Centre assessed the records of 4,340 participants to come to their conclusions. What they […]
We’re proud to announce the launch of our brand new website. The site was designed with you in mind and is chock-full of several useful features. It’s now easier than ever to make an appointment, download patient forms, view current specials and promotions, and learn about the many products and services we offer at our […]