Myopia or short-sightedness means that an individual can easily view things that are close up. However, he has trouble seeing distant objects, such as the menu board in a restaurant. People dealing with this condition require glasses or contact lenses to correct their double or blurry vision. This solves the problem but does not take […]
Undeniably, sleep is a crucial part of our daily replenishing cycle. Sleep recharges our batteries and prepares us to take charge the next day. Sadly, for some individuals, sleep is nothing but a luxury. While some people doze off on the couch watching TV, for others sleep can be harder to come by. Regardless of the […]
You have to be proactive to keep your eyes safe from environmental damage. Several factors can harm your eyesight. To start, you should schedule an eye exam at the earliest possible opportunity, so any problems can be diagnosed early on and nipped in the bud. A few common eyesight problems can be corrected with contact […]
Dry eye syndrome is a typically progressive and chronic condition, which is especially common in dry weather. Depending on its severity and cause, it may not always be treatable. However, in most cases, you can control dry eyes successfully, and will usually result in noticeable increased eye comfort with fewer symptoms. Listed below are 7 […]
If your child is struggling in terms of academics, an undetected vision problem might be the underlying cause. The problem is children don’t usually let their parents know if they are having trouble seeing. So, how can you determine if your child needs glasses? The easiest and most efficient way of doing that is getting […]
Total Focus Optometry received the DIAMOND AWARD for the 2016 World Sight Day Challenge! Thank you to our patient, staff and doctors who donated. We are proud to donate annually to Optometry Giving Sight! Please see the link below for more information and to donate. http://www.givingsight.org/ […]
Almost all people who are colorblind are able to see colors but have trouble differentiating between certain colors. Another interesting point to note is that not all colorblind people will have trouble with the same colors. A majority cannot distinguish between greens and reds in hazy light while others cannot separate yellows from blues; and […]
Ultraviolet radiation, whether through natural or artificial sources, can seriously damage your eyes. While many people are aware of the notorious connection between UV radiation exposure and skin cancer, others are less aware of the hazardous effects of UV radiation on the health of the eyes. What Is UV Light? UV radiation is an element […]
Glaucoma is typically known as a singular eye condition that is more common among the elderly. It is a collection of diseases that shows itself in more than one ways. Although treatable, glaucoma can cause permanent damage to the optical nerve tissue, which can even result in blindness. While the effects of a damaged nerve […]
If you find yourself squinting to make out the news running on the ticker, may be its time to consider coming to terms with the fact that your eyes need some visual aid. Long gone are the days when you had to bury your face in heavy glasses all day long. Contact lenses have changed […]
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