Articles starting with 'T':
| Tearing and Your Baby |
Tearing and Your Baby (Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction)
Most infants who have a blocked tear duct during the first year of their life will get better without any treatment.
Babies enter the world with a crybut they do not begin producing tears until about three weeks later. Tearswhich are necessary for the natural lubrication of the eyesflow through a series of drainage channels that carry the fluid into the nose. Babies who have noticeable watering of the ... Read More
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| Teenage Eye |
Teenagers
Changes in the development of the eye mostly occur during childhoodbut the front of the eye might continue to grow well into a person s twenties. Vision needs will change until the eyes finally settle into their adult shape. Regular professional eye examinations are necessary to monitor changes in vision. Learn what to expect from an appointment with an eyecare practitioner.
In this sectionseveral articles are available to help y... Read More
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| Teenagers |
Teenagers
Regular professional eye examinations are necessary to monitor changes in vision.
Changes in the development of the eye mostly occur during childhoodbut the front of the eye might continue to grow well into a person’s twenties. Vision needs will change until the eyes finally settle into their adult shape. Regular professional eye examinations are necessary to monitor changes in vision. Learn what to expect from an appointment with an eyecare prac... Read More
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| Teenagers and Contact Lenses |
Teenagers & Contact Lenses
A recent study showed that children as young as 11 years of age are mature enough to handle contact lens regimens.
With the increasing popularity of contact lenses as an option for vision correctionteenagers are often eager to experience the benefits of contact lens wear. Many parents question the safety of wearing contact lenses at a young age and wonder if their teenager is ready to wear them. In factthere has never been a better time to b... Read More
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| Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) |
Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the temporal artery...
Most people associate inflammation with joint and muscle pain. They are often unaware that blood vessels in our bodies can also become inflamed (vasculitis) and cause serious complications. The symptoms of vasculitis depend on which blood vessels are involved and what organs in the body are affected. Vision can be threatened when inflamed arteries obstruct blood fl... Read More
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| Tenometry - A New Type of Surgery For Eyes |
Tenometry - A New Type of Surgery For Eyes
Tenotomy is designed to correct nystagmus by removing selected eye muscles and re-attaching them to the eyeball at exactly the same spot.
A surgery typically used on ankle tendonsknee jointsor bicep muscles is now being applied to eyes. The director of Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology at University Hospitals of ClevelandDr. Robert Tomsakrecently performed an innovative surgical procedure to improve the vision of patie... Read More
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| Thank You For Purchasing Contact Lens and Glasses |
Thank You For Your Eyeglass and Contact Lens Purchase
Thank you for choosing our office for your eyecare needs.
We trust that your new contact lenses and glasses are comfortablefit welland provide you with excellent vision. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your new eyeglasses or contact lensesplease feel free to contact us anytime. Please remember to properly take care of your lenses by following the care system & the wearing schedule I ... Read More
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| Thank You For Your Choosing Our Office |
Thank You For Choosing Our Office
Thank you for choosing our office for your eyecare needs.
If you have been pleased with the level of care and service you received from our office and would like to refer your family and friends we are accepting new patients and greatly appreciate all referrals. We want you to know that we value your trust and will take care of everyone you send us. If you have any questions or concernsplease feel free to contact us anytim... Read More
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| Thank You For Your Contact Lens Purchase |
Thank You For Your Contact Lens Purchase
Thank you for choosing our office for your eyecare needs.
We trust that your new contact lenses are comfortablefit welland provide you with excellent vision. Please remember to properly take care of your lenses by following the care system & the wearing schedule I have recommended. Wearing contact lenses longer than advised increases the risk of serious infections and can also result in symptoms of drynesspoor ... Read More
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| Thank You For Your Eyeglass Purchase |
Thank You For Your Eyeglass Purchase
Thank you for choosing our office for your eyecare needs.
We trust that your new prescription glasses will provide you with clear visioncomfort and style. If you have been pleased with the level of care and service you received from our office and would like to refer your family and friendswe are accepting new patients and greatly appreciate all referrals. We want you to know that we value your trust and will take ca... Read More
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| The Age-Related Eye Disease Study |
The Age-Related Eye Disease Study
Everyone over the age of 55 should have an eye exam to determine their risk of developing advanced AMD.
In 1992the U.S. National Eye Institute initiated the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) to see if high doses of antioxidants and zinc would have any effect on people with AMD. The goal was to determine if these supplements could help stopor slow downthe progression of AMD and vision loss. There were 3640 people betwe... Read More
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| The Basics of Contact Lenses |
Basics of Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are ideal for those who feel that eyeglasses are a hassle; they can slip down your nosefog up
get dirty and be misplaced. These problems do not exist with contact lenses and they are additionally beneficial as they can increase peripheral vision due to their close proximity to the eye. Sports-minded people often prefer contact lensesas there is a decreased risk of injury during physical activity because unlike spectaclesthey will not fall off... Read More
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| The Basics of Eyeglasses |
The Basics of Eyeglasses
The most common vision defects are myopiahyperopiaastigmatismand presbyopia.
Eyeglasses are a primary method of correcting refractive errors. New technologies in frames and lens materials have transformed largecumbersome eyeglasses into modernthinlightweight and fashionable accessories. Your eyecare practitioner can give you a proper lens prescription as well as help you select a pair of glasses that fit your facestyle and specific... Read More
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| The Basics of Glaucoma |
The Basics of Glaucoma
As the disease progressesif untreatedpatients can begin to lose their peripheral (side) vision or notice blind spots in their field of view.
GLAUCOMA. When most people hear or see this word they immediately think of the most horrifying end result: blindness. Though it’s true that glaucoma has blinded millions of people worldwideand continues to do soif caught early it can nearly always be controlled before it causes irreversible dama... Read More
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| The Basics of Sunglasses |
The Basics of Sunglasses
The most common misconception is that the darker the lensthe higher the UV protection.
Sunglasses are now available in more stylesbrandsmaterials and colours than ever before. Today’s sunglasses are both functional and fun. Sunglasses can be worn as a fashion accessory to compliment a “look”give greater visual performance and comfort outdoorsand offer protection against the elements. Whatever reason you wear sunglasses... Read More
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| The Cost of Laser Surgery |
The Cost of Laser Surgery
What might initially appear as a reasonably priced procedure might be quite expensive after the added costs.
As with any important purchasecost is a major deciding factor. Before comparing final prices offered by different laser surgery centresit is important to understand what contributes to these costs and which services areor are notincluded in the quoted price. Some prices include pre-operative consultations to determine if you are... Read More
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| The Human Brain Can Recognize Objects Much Faster |
The Human Brain Can Recognize Objects Much Faster Than Previously Thought
Human beings far outpace computers in their ability to recognize faces and other objectshandling with ease variations in sizecolororientationlighting conditions and other factors. But how our brains handle this visual processing isn t known in much detail. Researchers at Children s Hospital Bostontaking advantage of brain mapping in patients about to undergo surgery for epilepsyde... Read More
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| The Importance of Contact Lens Compliance |
The Importance of Contact Lens Compliance
When a new lens is placed on the corneathe level of oxygen getting through to the cornea is at its peak.
Thanks to recent advances in contact lens technologynew lens materials and care systems can provide unbelievable comfort throughout the day. But contact lens use is not without riskand the potential for vision-threatening problems is presentespecially in those who abuse the use of contacts. Those who overextend ... Read More
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| The Importance of Eye Exams |
The Importance of Eye Exams
Rememberan eye exam is an essential part of your overall health routine
A lot of people make the assumption that good vision means healthy eyes. Whether you have good vision or notthis is not always a good indication of when to have an eye exam. Vision and ocular health conditions are not always accompanied by obvious symptoms. Through routine eye examinations your eyecare practitioner can detect early stages of such diseases as diab... Read More
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| The Importance of Sunglasses |
The Importance of Sunglasses
"One of the most vulnerable areas on our body when we go outside on sunny days is our eyes."
With all the focus on sunscreen during the summer monthsit leaves the question: Are we doing enough? We make sure our skin is protected constantly with sunscreen and even bug repellent if we are going to be close by to little critters. Butare we doing all that we can to ensure our whole body is protected? One of th... Read More
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| The Importance of UV Protection |
The Importance of UV Protection
Every day - whether it is sunny or cloudyand despite the season - we are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Most of the time we don t even realize it since UV radiation is invisible to the eye. Howeverout of sight should not mean out of mind when it comes to UV radiation.
Sun can damage your skin in many waysincluding burningwrinklingskin cancer and premature aging. The sun can be just as nasty on the eyes. Too much unprotected ex... Read More
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| The Importance of Yearly Eye Exams (Post-Surgery) |
Importance of Yearly Eye Examinations (Post-Laser Surgery)
An annual eye examination should be performed as insurance for maintaining good vision and proper eye health.
Follow-up care after laser vision correction is very important during the first year following surgery. In the small chance that a complication does occur if diagnosed early and treated quickly it is extremely rare to have any long-term negative effects. Post-operative exams at our clinic are scheduled on ... Read More
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| Tonic Pupil |
Tonic Pupil
The pupil has a decreased or absent light reflexa slow or delayed constriction to near visionand a sluggish dilation in the dark
Most of us are not even aware that our pupils dilate and constrict as light changes around us. The pupil regulates the amount of light that enters the eyeso it dilates in dark environments and constricts in bright environments. In patients that have a tonic pupilthe pupil has a decreased or absent light reflexa slow o... Read More
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| Top Tips To Save Your Vision |
Top Tips To Save Your Vision
Macular degeneration is a chronicprogressive disease that is the leading cause of legal blindness in adults over 50 years of age.
More than 23 million Americans and Canadians suffer from severe vision loss. While not all eye diseases can be preventedthere are simple steps that everyone can take to help their eyes remain healthy now and reduce their chances of vision loss in the future.
Wear sunglasses -- UV blocking sunglasses delay the devel... Read More
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| Treatment for Retinal Detachment, Tears or Holes |
Treatment for Retinal DetachmentTears or Holes
As we agecertain changes take place that can wear away the retina. Just like your favourite pair of jeans – the more you wear themthe more areas of thinness and holes start to appear.
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue layer that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. As we agecertain changes take place that can wear away the retina. Just like yo... Read More
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| Two Faces or One? |
Two Faces or One?
Our visual system constantly imposes three-dimensional characteristics onto two-dimensional images. While our interpretations of these images are usually correctin ambiguous situations with more than one possible image our brain may not see all of the possibilities. In such situationsthere are many factors simultaneously influencing our vision. Below are a few pictures that will help demonstrate this point. Image #1 Man playing horn or woman shillouette? Hint: W... Read More
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