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Eye Exams for Children

As a parent, you may wonder whether your pre-schooler has a vision problem or when a first eye exam should be scheduled. Eye exams for children are extremely important. Experts say 5 to 10% of pre-schoolers and 25% of school-aged children have vision problems. Early identification of a child’s vision problem is crucial because, if … Read more

Don’t Take Your Eyesight For Granted

Many people tend to take several things in their lives for granted– their vehicles, their homes, their spouses, and so much more. Amongst that list is the ability to hear, taste, and perhaps most importantly, see. Think about it – what would life be like for you if you had poor vision or no eyesight … Read more

Fashion Frames for Women

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

Astigmatism

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

What to Know About Children’s Eyecare

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

Toy Related Eye Injuries

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

Vision over 40 – Reading Glasses Make Life Easier

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

Start Your New Year with Better Eye Health

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

ADHD & Vision Problems

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

What Is The Leading Cause Of Blindness?

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

Eye Protection This Halloween

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

Are Contact Lenses a Good Choice for Kids?

A common question many parents have about contact lenses and kids is: “When is my child old enough to wear contact lenses?” Physically, your child’s eyes can tolerate contact lenses at a very young age. Some babies are fitted with contact lenses due to eye conditions present at birth. And in a recent study that … Read more