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Once we reach our mid-40s, presbyopia – the normal, age-related loss of flexibility of the lens inside our eye – makes it difficult for us to focus on near objects. In the past, reading glasses were the only option available to contact lens wearers who wanted to read a menu or do other everyday tasks … Read more
Performance Eyecare has the perfect glasses to fit your style and personality! We all have different tastes, especially when it comes to style. That’s why it’s important to decide what you want your eyeglasses to say about you first. When picking out some new frames, the first step is to consider the aspects of your … Read more
What is an Astigmatism? Astigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye, more specifically, the cornea or lens. Under normal circumstances, the cornea and lens are smooth and curve equally in all directions. This helps focus light rays to the retina at the back of the eye. If the cornea or lens isn’t … Read more
Your children are one of the most precious things to you, and making sure their eyes are healthy is a top priority for parents and caregivers. Some parents don’t know that both young children and babies should have comprehensive eye exams to make sure their eyes are working properly and don’t need correction. Since infants and … Read more
Many children have vision problems other than simple refractive errors such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. These “other” vision problems include amblyopia (“lazy eye”), eye alignment problems, focusing problems, and visual perceptual disorders. Left untreated, these non-refractive vision problems can cause eyestrain, fatigue, headaches, and learning problems. What is vision therapy? Vision therapy (also called orthoptics … Read more
Each year, children are emitted into the hospital due to eye injuries due to toy relations. Nearly half of these injuries are to the head and face, and many are eye injuries. Toy related injuries are often sustained by children 5 years of age and under. Online surveys conducted by All About Vision revealed that … Read more
Most people have natural vision changes after they reach age 40. The main issue with vision over 40 is presbyopia, which means that you find yourself holding that restaurant menu at arm’s length to see it better. When you begin to see blurry text and have trouble with computer glare it is time to get … Read more
Most prescription sunglasses are the only way to get the much-needed protection the eyes need. With prescription lenses, you get polarized lenses to provide the best vision and performance, as well as protection from the sun. Prescription lenses provide UV protection to prevent damage to the eyes. In addition, polarized lenses reduce glare to provide … Read more
Another year has come and pass which means it’s another year of making New Year’s resolutions, some new and some old, some reasonable and some way out of reach. So what will your New Year’s resolution be? Here’s an easy one to choose: take better care of your eyes. All it takes to start is one … Read more
Children Diagnosed with ADHD May Actually Have Vision Problems Have you ever considered whether your child’s attention issues are directly related to their vision? Most people would probably answer no to this question, but the American Optometric Association discusses just that in this article; they state that children with the following symptoms may not actually … Read more
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a condition that is the leading cause of blindness among Americans. People diagnosed with diabetes should get regular eye exams. Early stages of DR need detection to prevent more serious eye problems. These conditions could lead to complete blindness. DR affects the retina, which is tissue in the back of the … Read more
As noted by Kristina Tarczy-Hornoch, M.D., there are several tips parents should be aware of before letting your child roam around for candy. Don’t wear decorative (non-prescription) contact lenses This addition to costumes is on the rise, especially amongst teenagers, but it’s causing a major concern for eye doctors. It’s against the federal law to … Read more