Your vision is more than just sharpness or clarity. It involves knowing minute details, like which of one is more “dominant” than the other. Also known as ocular dominance, it’s one of the most fascinating aspects of our visual system. Knowing your dominant eye can influence several aspects of your life, from your performance in […]
Age-Related Vision Changes and Eye Health
Aging is inevitable, and it shows as you progress through the years. Our eyes naturally undergo several changes as we age, affecting our ability to see. Upon reaching a certain age, you may find distinguishing colors more challenging or need help driving at night. These changes are part of the natural aging process and not […]
Tips to Improve Eye Safety at Home
Almost half of all eye injuries occur in homes. They often happen while cleaning, doing yard work, cooking and performing repairs. Fortunately, 90% of eye injuries can be prevented by wearing appropriate protective eyewear.
How Can I Protect My Vision as I Get Older?
Your eyes are one of your most precious assets. However, your vision changes naturally as you age. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect our vision so you can continue enjoying the things that bring you joy. In this post, Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry shares tips on how you can protect your vision as […]
Can Contact Lenses Help Protect Your Eyes Against UV Rays?
Your eyes need protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays as much as your skin. Eye care specialists strongly recommend wearing UV-blocking sunglasses when heading outdoors, even during cloudy days. If you wear contact lenses, you might be wondering if they can also defend your eyes against UV rays. Continue reading to find out.
What Are Eye Floaters and Flashes?
Have you ever noticed specks or cobwebs drifting across your field of vision? Or have you experienced sudden, brief light flashes in your peripheral vision? These could be eye floaters or flashes, which are common visual disturbances that many people encounter at some point.
The Link Between Headaches and Your Vision
Headaches are an incredibly common complaint, with almost everyone experiencing them from time to time. However, for some individuals, headaches can be a chronic and debilitating problem. While there is no single cause of headaches that applies to everyone who experiences them, there is one source that may be overlooked in the diagnosis process: vision […]
Scleral Lenses: What Are They and Who Needs Them?
People who don’t prefer wearing eyeglasses usually opt for contact lenses. Unfortunately, some people experience discomfort while wearing contacts. If this is the case for you, your eye care provider might suggest scleral lenses.
How to Tell if You Need Progressive Lenses
Bifocal and trifocal lenses have a line through the center that separates each section of the lens. While this doesn’t always bother the wearer, some would prefer lenses that don’t have this distinguishing feature for cosmetic purposes. Called progressive lenses, they provide the same vision correction as their bifocal and trifocal counterparts.
4 Best Foods for Cataract Prevention
With each decade of life beginning around age 40, the risk of cataract development significantly increases. In fact, cataracts and other age-related eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are some of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. While there is no clear-cut way to prevent cataracts, eye care specialists say that valuable changes to […]