Category: Eye Health
What’s the Difference Between Myopia and Astigmatism?
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Astigmatism, Eye Health, Myopia Control
When it comes to vision problems, terms like myopia (near-sightedness) and astigmatism can be confusing. Are they the same thing? Do they both mean you need glasses? Let’s break down the difference between these two common eye conditions, so the next time you hear them, you’ll know exactly what they mean and how they affect… Read More
Your Eyes at Every Age: A Friendly Guide to Vision Changes
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
Today, let’s take a stroll through the various stages of life and explore how our vision evolves over time. Our eyes, like faithful companions, are with us every step of the way, which is why it’s essential to understand how they change as we age. So, let’s uncover some common eye conditions and topics to… Read More
Eye Pressure
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but they can also be a window into your health. Just as the measurement of blood pressure has clinical significance, measuring eye pressure is useful in evaluating overall eye health. An eye pressure test measures the fluid pressure inside the eye, and is a routine… Read More
Eye Problems
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
Eye problems can range from mild to very serious. Symptoms like headaches, itchy or tired eyes, loss of focus and blurred vision are usually associated with digital eye strain. Eye strain is usually is not serious and goes away once you rest your eyes. However, other eye problems are far more serious and should not… Read More
Eye Health, Vitamins, Supplements
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
The health of your eyes is important to your overall happiness and well-being. Especially when you consider that 80% of the information we take in is through our eyes. They are truly amazing organs that we often take for granted. And, because the eyes are subject to stress and injury just like other organs in… Read More
Eye Floaters
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
Eye floaters are tiny spots in your field of vision. They are small, dark, shadowy shapes that can look like spots, strings, cobwebs, or squiggly lines that seem to drift aimlessly. While they may seem to be in front of your eye, they are actually floating inside of it. Eye floaters are tiny clumps of… Read More
Eye Diseases
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
Many eye diseases have no early symptoms. In fact, many are painless and you may see no change in your vision until the disease has become advanced. While some eye problems can be minor, others can cause vision loss. As you age, you are at higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions that… Read More
Eye Exam
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
During a routine eye exam, your eye doctor will perform a series of tests to assess your vision and eye health. Most people schedule an eye exam after experiencing eye or vision related symptoms, problems, or when they need a new pair of glasses. The test performed to determine your glasses prescription is called ”refraction”,… Read More
Eye Strain
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
Many of us have jobs that require us to stare at computers for hours. As a result, we can develop eye strain. Symptoms include eye discomfort, redness, fatigue, pain around the eyes, blurred vision, headache, and double vision. Eye strain can occur during prolonged visual tasks, such as reading or using a computer. It is… Read More
Eye Safety
Posted by: Invision Optometry in Category Eye Health
Eye safety is important. Our eyes are considered by many, to be the most important of our five senses. They help us perceive the world and communicate our thoughts and feelings. Our eyes are priceless. For this reason, it is extremely important to keep them healthy and safe. The reality is, eyesight is something most… Read More
