5 Tips to Avoid Missing Out on the Beauty of Life
We hate to see when patients have been missing the beauty of life due to blurry vision that could have been prevented. Unfortunately, we discover this multiple times every day at Insight Eyecare. To help you avoid missing out, here are the top 5 things you can do to see as good as possible. First […]
7 Reasons to Schedule an Eye Exam
Our eyes are one of the most important organs in our body, yet we often neglect to take care of them. Regular eye exams are crucial to maintaining healthy eyesight and detecting any potential problems early on. In this article, we will explore some of the top 7 reasons to get an eye exam, along […]
What Is Astigmatism?
At Insight Eyecare we get this question many times per day. “What is Astigmatism?” Let’s begin answering scientifically what is astigmatism, then we can discuss the different analogies commonly used to describe it. Astigmatism is a type of were that makes objects go up and down in a different plane of focus and objects go […]
LASIK vs PRK
Am I a candidate for any kind of surgery to get away from glasses and contact lenses? There are several surgical options for patients who are wanting to get away from wearing glasses or contact lenses. Let’s discuss the two most common procedures today. LASIK vs PRK – What are they? LASIK (laser assisted in […]
Protecting Your Eyes
Of our five senses, humans rely on vision most strongly. Our everyday experience of the world is colored by our ability to see, our memory draws heavily upon visual information, and many activities of daily living are challenging without sight. As a result, it is essential to protect your eyes from damage. Regular visits to […]
Pain Management
We take a lot of aspects of our vision for granted. We expect to see nearby and faraway objects clearly, even if we require our eye care provider to prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to do so. A huge degree of the information we take in about our world and our surroundings takes place visually, […]
Nutrition for Eye Health
Eating right is essential for keeping your body healthy. This is as true for your eyes as it is for your heart. A diet that is rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and is low in saturated fat, can reduce your risk of heart disease. This will also keep your arteries healthy, so […]
Lifestyle Practices for Eye Health
Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age. To keep your eyes as healthy as possible, follow these simple lifestyle practices. Get regular eye exams. Some eye problems — including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and […]
How the Eyes Work
Every morning, we open our eyes and become immersed in a wealth of visual information. The eyes and related brain structures are a complex system that allows us to experience visual information from the surrounding world. It is easy to take clear vision for granted, but even subtle changes in the structure or functioning of […]
Technology and Vision
The primary sufferers of technology-related eyestrain used to be adults whose work involved computers. Now, however, people of all ages use computers, smartphones, tablets and gaming devices, which can take their toll on the eyes. As people’s reliance on technology grows, so does the incidence of eyestrain. Keep reading to learn more about digital eyestrain […]
