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Purchasing Contact Lenses

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

There are some people out there who wonder why people spend money on expensive contact lenses or expensive glasses. If you’ve never worn glasses or contacts, then chances are that you have really good vision. On the other hand, those that don’t have really good vision will need to get either contact lenses or glasses in order to have near perfect vision.

Contact lenses, in most cases, will drastically improve your vision without having to get glasses, which is reason enough to invest in a pair of contacts. They are very lightweight, and they offer you a full range of sight and mobility. Unlike wearing glasses, contacts don’t hang on your face – when you wear them others won’t able to tell. If you wear glasses, you may want to look into getting a pair of contact lenses.

You can buy contact lenses in several different ways. You can order them online, which is what most people tend to do. Companies such as contacts.com offer hundreds of contacts and prescriptions, which they deliver right to your door. When you order online you can get a great price, and then have the contacts brought right to you – with no travel or waiting in line required to get your contact lenses when you need them. (more…)

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Provide Adequate Protection Tips for Your Eyes

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Many people spend so much time on computers surfing the internet, playing games or doing office business. No matter what they do, once sit in front of computers; they would keep looking at the computer screen for several hours. In the end, they will find aches in the waist or on the back, and even feel fatigue or sore in the eyes.

What’s more, the air conditioner in the room will also make eyes unconsciously dry and red. If people do not try to improve their eye conditions, not only black rims will appear around their eyes, but also red eyes and dry eyes will come out. Meanwhile, long-term watching the computer screen can cause visual impairment and optic discordant. Now that computers hurt our eyes, if you are a computer user, you must protect your eyes by all means. The followings are several good eye protection measures:

1. When use computers or read books, you can have a rest for 5 minutes every 30 minutes.
Or you can stand up and walk around the room or look out of the window for some distant places or sceneries. (more…)

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What to Look for in Your Laser Eye Surgeon

Friday, January 1st, 2010

When it comes to laser eye surgery, everyone wants a top-notch professional. After all, your eyes are both delicate and intricate, and you want to ensure the surgeon who works on correcting your vision is fully qualified to carry out the procedure.

However, many prospective laser eye surgery patients don’t always know what type of criteria to search for when seeking a laser eye surgeon. That’s where a few tips and guidelines can come in handy.

When searching for an eye surgeon, most people tend to compile their initial pool of options based on cost, location, and quality of facilities. However, once you’ve narrowed your options based on these preliminary points, you’ll want to enquire about each surgeon’s qualifications and certifications.

Optometrists are not automatically qualified to carry out eye surgery – requiring extra certification – so it’s always important to check up on both academic and professional qualifications when researching surgeons. It’s also a good idea to enquire about the number of years each surgeon has been practicing – generally, three years or more is considered sufficient experience. You could also look for surgeons who are involved with specific groups and advisory boards such as the International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB) – a group that improves standards and initiative with regard to laser surgery practices. (more…)

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LASIK and the IntraLase Method

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

LASIK corrective eye surgery is a procedure in which a small incision is made in the cornea, allowing for the top layer of the cornea to be folded back like a flap. A laser is then used to reshape the cornea to improve vision, and the corneal flap is restored to its original position. The difference between traditional LASIK and the all-laser IntraLase method, is that IntraLase uses a laser to make the initial incision, while traditional LASIK uses a blade.

Traditional LASIK

In traditional LASIK procedures, an instrument called a keratome is used to make the initial incision in the cornea. There are two kinds of keratomes: a microkeratome, which is a blade, and an epikeratome, which is a blunt separator. Compared to the use of IntraLase, these incision methods are less accurate, may require a longer healing process, and could result in a less effective procedure.

The IntraLase Method

In contrast to the micro- and epikeratomes, the all-laser or IntraLase method uses a femtosecond laser to make the corneal flap. The laser works by emitting small, rapid pulses of light at the eye. These pulses create a precisely positioned layer of microscopic bubbles just below the cornea. The cornea is then peeled back at the point where the bubbles have formed. (more…)

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Better Eyesight With Vitamin A

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Better eyesight with carrots? Almost all of us was told as a child to make sure we ate our carrots because it was good for our eyes. As we grew older we realized this was just a trick our parents used to get their picky child to eat the orange vegetable. What’s interesting to us now is that studies are showing that there might really be some truth behind that old trick and better eyesight can be possible thanks to the help of Vitamin A.

Vitamin A us not only found in carrots but many other foods as well. With the help of Beta Carotene, eating these foods can actually help you to see things better in the dark.

Better eyesight were dreamt by many people. We already know that our vision abilities do go through some changes as we age, but that doesn’t always have to mean it’s for the worse. A lot of people do lose some of their sight as the age, but others have reported better eyesight then they had when they were younger. If you are one of the ones losing your sight then Vitamin A might be just what you need.

Night blindness and dry eye are two commonly diagnosed condition that leave us running for a pair of glasses or some contact lens. Some of us might also think that these conditions can’t ever improve. The real problem in several of these cases is just a simple Vitamin A deficiency create problems. (more…)

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Eye Surgery Albuquerque

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

One of the single main questions that is presented to me on a regular basis is, What Should You look out for when looking for an ophthalmologist to perform Eye Surgery Albuquerque?

finding the best doctor for the job can be one of the hardest facets of eye surgery. Albuquerque is home to several fine ophthalmologists but not all of them are doctors you want to turn to for something as vital as eye surgery. Your eyes are the windows to your soul ; you don’t want to trust them to just anyone.

So, what do you look for in the doctor you choose for this urgent surgery? (more…)

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Epi-LASIK: A New Solution for Refractive Procedures

Monday, December 28th, 2009

When most of us think of corrective eye surgery, we think of LASIK. As the most established refractive procedure, LASIK continues to be a popular choice, but ophthalmologists have also developed similar yet refined ways to address corneal imperfections. Epi-LASIK (epithelial laser in-situ keratomileusis), one of the most recent solutions, may be better option for some patients.

What Is Epi-LASIK?

As with traditional LASIK, Epi-LASIK involves the ophthalmologist creating a flap in the cornea. The eye surgeon then lifts the flap and uses a laser to reshape the cornea, correcting impairments and improving vision. Once the flap is put back in the place, the patient is fitted with a special contact lens to wear for a few days post-surgery.

How Does Epi-LASIK Differ from Other Procedures?

In Epi-LASIK, the eye surgeon uses a duller blade (rather than a sharp blade or laser) to create a flap in the cornea; this helps prevent the surgeon from cutting too deeply, which is a possible complication of other traditional LASIK procedures. (more…)

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Choose the Best Bifocal Sunglasses for You

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Before you buy your next bifocal sunglasses, you should make sure you understand the latest plastics used in bifocal sunglass construction and which ones best fit your lifestyle. There are a ton of options these days, so arm yourself with the right information before you break out your cash or credit card.

The Proper Fit For Bifocal Sunglasses

When you wear bifocal reading glasses, you often want to provide enough space between your eye and the lense for your eyes to breathe. Often, we even like our bifocals to fit comfortably a little further down our nose for looking downwards while we read. However, with bifocal sunglasses, you want your lenses a little closer to your eyes to help shield them from the sunshine.

Additionally, you want your bifocal shades to fit more snug overall to prevent them from slipping and falling while you engage in sunlit activities outdoors. (more…)

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Lasik Surgery Albuquerque

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

You can get Lasik surgery almost anywhere. However [*COMMA] when it comes to Lasik Surgery, Albuquerque has a great deal to offer with so many wonderful ophthalmologists who are qualified to provide this valuable service. Sadly, many of us who could enjoy significantly improved quality of vision and life are still sitting on the fence and haven’t yet decided to have this surgery performed.

What are the advantages of Lasik Surgery in Albuquerque and Beyond?

Laser eye surgeries, for example Lasik surgery, can correct vision and revive it, in several cases, to the point at which you can qualify for jobs and careers that you would otherwise be denied. Some of these positions include airline pilots, law enforcement, certain army careers, and even some professional sports careers because all can be adversely impacted by vision Problems and/or the need for corrective lenses. Surgery that revives your vision, or makes it better than it has ever been before, will have a big impact and open a whole new sector of probabilities for you. (more…)

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Computer Vision Syndrome, eye exercises, irritated eyes,

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Computer vision syndrome is a serious problem for the millions of people. Due to long hours on the computers, large percent of computer users (by some research between 60 % and 90%) are prone to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). It usually develops after more than 2 hours of work on the computer and disappears if we stop to work for a few hours.

Main CVS symptoms are :

  1. Eyestrain (Non-Specific Ocular Discomfort)
  2. Blurred Distant and Near Vision
  3. Diplopia (Double Vision)
  4. Dry or Irritated Eyes
  5. Fatigue
  6. Headache

Computer vision syndrome could be prevented if we use some simple rules.

Maintain a distance of 20-30 inches between the eyes and the computer

Use a font size of 12-14

Keep the pixel size as low as possible and flicker rate as high as possible on your computer

Purchase ergonomic furniture to ensure adequate distance from the screen and good posture, use glasses with an antireflective coating

You can prevent CVS taking regular breaks during work with computer. Also, it would be good to practice simple eye exercises. (more…)

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