(Fethi Belaid/AFP/Getty Images) Parents: The solar eclipse is nothing to fear. Here’s how to watch it with your kids. (This is reprinted from the Washington Post.) A total solar eclipse is an incredible thing — something I deeply believe should be experienced by adults and children alike. It literally illustrates how our solar system works as…
Eyelid Twitches: 8 Things You Should Know
Eyelid Twitches can drive you nuts! You may have experienced this before: out of nowhere, your eyelid starts twitching uncontrollably. While this can be a cause of aggravation, eyelid twitches, spasms or tics are actually quite common. Here are 8 things you should know about this eye condition! Related Blogs Blue Light on eye Health…
20 Amazing Facts About Our Eyes
We don’t often give our AMAZING eyes as much thought as we should, that is until something goes wrong and our vision is affected. But when you learn more about eyes, you realize just how amazing they are. Here are a few facts you may enjoy: Keep those amazing eyes healthy. Come see us for…
Eye injections help vision loss in diabetes.
Eye injections help vision loss in diabetes. For the past 20 years, Julio has taken medication daily to treat his diabetes, but it was still a shock when he suffered a hemorrhage in his right eye more than a year ago. “I could see blood,” said the 46-year-old from Kendall, who did not want his…
Zika Virus
Zika Virus Zika Virus, also known as ZIKV, is the latest infectious disease threat to capture the attention of the American public. With its origin in Brazil, the host country of this year’s Summer Olympics, and its association with potentially severe birth defects, Zika understandably has many people concerned.
Myopia on the Rise: ~9.6 million Americans severely nearsighted
Rates of nearsightedness — also known as myopia — in the United States are on the rise. The myopia epidemic has gone from 1 in 4 Americans to nearly 1 in 2. Since the early 1970s, 25 % were nearsighted latest data from about 2000 is over 40%. While myopia doesn’t cause issues for most…
Awareness of Blue Light and Digital Devices Remain Low
According to surveys parents underestimate the amount of time their children spend on digital devices that emit blue light. Results of a survey conducted by VSP Vision showed that the majority of parents are not aware of the impact of blue light from digital devices on vision. VSP Vision surveyed more than 1,000 parents on…
Blue Light on Eye Health
Life hack for better sleep: Reduce Blue Light exposure at night We all know UV light (ultra-violet) is harmful to our eyes, but did you know that blue-violet light (emitted with from artificial sources or the sun) can also cause health issues? With our kids all using Chromebooks or other tablets for school work in…
More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids
More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids Eye experts suggest boosting outdoor time to get young eyes focusing on distant objects to reduce risk of nearsightedness. Children who spend lots of time indoors and on computers and other electronic devices may be raising their risk for nearsightedness, a panel of U.S. ophthalmology…
Childrens Eye Exams
Here’s Why Oldest Children Are More Likely to Be Nearsighted It could have to do with new parents investing more in their education according according to a recent Time Magazine article we want to share with you. If you’re an oldest child, stereotypes suggest you’re probably organized, an overachiever, perhaps a tad bossy. And now,…
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye USA Today Network Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press 7:39 p.m. EDT October 28, 2015 (Photo: Courtesy of Dawn Carpenter) ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — A pair of Halloween-themed cosmetic contact lenses bought to turn a teen into a zombie instead damaged her cornea, partially blinding her right eye, her family said. Leah Carpenter,…
Glaucoma-The Stealthy Eye Disease
Eyecare Associates’ eye doctors provides glaucoma care from screening to diagnosis to treatment! Glaucoma is the term used to describe any of a group of related eye disorders that cause damage to the optic nerve–the structure that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. In most cases, this eye disease is associated with…
Early detection key in thwarting macular degeneration
Early detection key in thwarting macular degeneration Macular degeneration, which can impair vision, is common in older people. But there are treatments for the disease, particularly if problems are caught early, said Dr. R. Ross Lakhanpal from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Eye Center. He stressed the importance of regular eye exams because there may be…
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
August has arrived and that means that many parents are preparing their children for another school year. August has been declared Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month by Prevent Blindness America. When 80% of learning occurs through the eyes, healthy vision is essential to a child’s success in the classroom. In addition to buying school…
Scleral Lenses: Fact or Fiction
Have some burning questions about scleral lenses? We have your answers here. We couldn’t get to everything here, so we created another page that has lots more information about these amazing devices. Enjoy! Scleral lenses: Fact or Fiction Fiction: The first contact lenses ever used were a type of scleral lens made of glass. Although…
Back-to-school eye exams more essential than ever
Back-to-school eye exams more essential than ever To capture the public’s attention, and prompt them to take action, AOA’s annual Ready for School public relations campaign emphasizes the growing strain that digital device use is putting on children’s eyes, and how to deal with it. “We have a responsibility to the eye and vision health of…
Poor Hygiene Habits Linked To Contact Lens Case Contamination
Poor hygiene habits linked to contact lens case contamination Dr. Mark Herriott, OD, with Eyecare Associates of Lees Summit gives us an important update on a recent study found that contact lens wearers who have poor hygiene habits also have increased bacterial contamination in their contact lens cases. The research was published in Optometry and…
Sunny Days Call for Sun Wear
Sunny days call for sun wear, and a pair of well-fitting shades can protect the eye area from damage from ultraviolet light.
7 Sins of Contact Lens Wearers
They’re not wrath or lust, but these bad habits can leave you with nasty eye infections. Seven a.m. You hit snooze, wake up, get dressed and brush your teeth. You comb your hair, throw in your contacts, slug some coffee and leave for the day. That quick minute devoted to putting in your contacts may…
10 Steps to Prevent Vision Loss
Eyecare Associates recommends these 10 Steps to Prevent Vision Loss. Most people aren’t aware that 75% of potential vision loss can be prevented or treated. This largely depends on patients being proactive and educated about their eye health. Here are 10 important steps to protect and preserve your precious eyesight.
Measles Can Rob a Child’s Sight, Doctors Warn
Measles Can Rob a Child’s Sight, Doctors Warn According to a recent article in Health Day News many people may still believe measles is a harmless, transient disease. But experts warn that even before the telltale skin rash appears, the infection typically shows up in the eyes. In rare cases, measles can trigger long-term vision…
Study finds eyeliner application may cause eye problems
Study finds eyeliner application may cause eye problems People who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid, or waterline, run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble, according to research by a scientist at the University of Waterloo. This is the first study to prove that particles from pencil eyeliner move into the…
Ah Spring, Ah Allergies
Ah Spring, Ah Allergies Ah Spring, Ah Allergies it’s a time of April showers and May flowers. And as Dr. Mark Herriott with Eyecare Associates of Lees Summit notes for many of us, this also means the return of seasonal burning, itching and red eyes. While most people look forward to snow melting and…
Washing Dishes By Hand May Lower The Risk Of Allergies In Kids
Washing Dishes By Hand May Lower The Risk Of Allergies In Kids A new and preliminary study published in the journal Pediatrics, adds to an increasing body of evidence that suggests getting a little dirty does the immune system some good. That thinking is known as the “hygiene hypothesis,” which speculates that the reason kids…
Eye Tattoos Risk Eye Damage
Shock value is hard to produce in the Internet age, but some attendees of the International Tattoo Festival in Caracas, Venezuela, gave it their best shot. The four-day festival, organized to spread awareness of extreme body art, featured ghoulish face tattoos, extreme piercings, bifurcated tongues and Kala Kaiwi, the Hawaiian man who owns the world…
What is Glaucoma? Testing and Treatment
Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP), which can damage the eye’s optic nerve – the structure that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. This disease typically affects your peripheral vision first. This is why it is…
OCT Medicines Claiming To Promote Eye Health May Have Misleading Labels
OTC Medicines claiming to promote eye health may contain misleading labels. OTC Medicines claiming to promote eye health may contain misleading labels on treatments associated with age-related macular degeneration reports the New York times in a recent health blog. Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading leading causes of severe vision loss in elderly…
Eyes: 15 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Them
Eyes: 15 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Them You’ve had your peepers since you were born, so you may think you know them pretty well, but here are some fun facts you may not know about eyes:
Stop My Child From Getting Nearsighted
Stop My Child From Getting Nearsighted Increasing Prevalence of Nearsightedness Underscores the Need for Control and Treatments. The incidence of myopia in children has increased significantly over the past several decades. This was according to researchers who discussed the topic at both the American Academy of Optometry and the Global Specialty Lens Symposium. Citing a…
Do You Hate Your Glasses? You Are Not Alone.
Do you ever say to yourself, “I hate my glasses?” If so you are not alone. Today’s blog is thanks to Jonathan Darman who writes about former President Ronald Reagan. Reagan would remove one contact lens before speeches so he could see at near. Today we call that monovision and it works very well for many patients….
