As you age, your body undergoes various physical changes, some of which may impact your vision. In today’s post, your eye doctor from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic discusses common age-related eye conditions.
How to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome
In this digital age, it’s rare to come across someone who’s not hooked to their smartphone. While smartphones, tablets and laptops have become integral to our daily lives, excessive use of these devices can have harmful effects on your eyes. You may develop computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain. This refers to the visual discomfort you feel after using an electronic device for long hours.
What to Consider When Choosing a Pair of Sunglasses?
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause both short- and long-term damage to your eyes, especially during the summer. One of the most effective ways to protect your eyes is to wear sunglasses. Read on as your eye doctor from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic discusses key factors to consider when investing in new sunglasses. [Read more…]
Preventing Sports-Related Eye Accidents
The Eye Injury Snapshot is a recurring survey about eye injuries conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The survey revealed that more than 40% of all eye trauma cases are related to sports and other recreational activities.
LASIK 101: Caring for Your Eyes Before and After the Surgery
Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic offer LASIK co-management services. Your optical care specialist at our office can evaluate whether you’re a good candidate for this procedure. We will also provide pre-operative advice and take care of your post-procedure needs to ensure a quick recovery.
How Aging Changes Your Eyesight
Your body undergoes many changes as you age, and your eyesight is not excluded from this process. Declining vision can compromise your life in many ways, so it’s important to be educated about age-related eyesight conditions and know when to seek treatment.
Dry Eye Syndrome 101: What It Is and Ways to Manage It
Dry eye syndrome is a major problem during winter. The season’s cooler, drier air may cause your tears to evaporate more quickly than usual, which can cause this condition. In today’s post, your trusted eye doctor from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic explains everything you need to know about dry eyes.
Preparing Your Children for an Eye Exam
One of the best things you can do to safeguard your child’s visual health is to bring them for a checkup with our eye doctor regularly. Some children get anxious at the idea of having their eyes examined, but there are a few things you can do as a parent to make them feel more at ease. Read on as Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic shares some tips on preparing your child for an eye exam.
Disproving Common Myths About Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are an effective way to correct refractive errors and give you better visual clarity. They are also convenient to use. Nevertheless, some people hesitate to give contacts a try due to misconceptions surrounding them.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Part 2: Ways to Manage It
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is currently the world’s third leading cause of blindness as reported by the World Health Organization. This condition is asymptomatic in the early stages and there’s no proven cure for it yet, which is why your optometrist emphasizes the need to detect and manage it as early as possible.
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