Celebrating 25 Years of Care
At Nilsen Eye Care, we take vision and eye care very seriously. But there is no reason why we can’t have a little fun sharing some extraordinary facts about your amazing eyes. Here are 15 of our favorites. How many did you know?
Whether or not you are have problems with your vision, regular eye exams are still important when it comes to keeping up with your eye health. Eye exams are not only for determining if you need glasses. Doctors also assess your eyes to indicate any problems with your overall health, and to see how your eyes are working together.
Adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years, and the exam includes a variety of tests to assess the health and visual quality of a person’s eyes. The tests range from simple to complex, from reading a chart of letters to having your eyes examined with a high-powered lenses. Here are 7 tests you can expect to go through as your have your eyes examined:
Many people prefer contact lenses over eye glasses, because contacts are more convenient and provide more satisfying vision correction. Eye exams for contact lenses include the same elements as comprehensive eye exams, but during contact lens fittings your eye doctor will take a few extra steps to determine which contacts work best for your eyes.
When you go to the eye doctor for an eye exam, you are tested for glaucoma. Glaucoma occurs when there is a buildup of internal eye pressure, which can ultimately cause damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is what transmits visual images to the brain, and damage to this nerve can lead to blindness.
The average American spends seven hours a day on a computer. As a result, many individuals are experiencing eye discomfort and vision problems resulting from extended time viewing screens on computers, tablets, e-readers, and cell phones. Working adults aren’t the only ones affected because kids who stare at tablets or use computers during the day at school can have issues, too. In fact, this problem has become so common that it has been given a name—computer vision syndrome (CVS) —also called digital eye strain.
When should your child’s first eye exam be scheduled? Maybe you are noticing that your child is having some problems with their vision, or you just want to make sure everything is in working order. Eye exams at an early age are crucial in the developmental stages of your child’s life.
Maybe you have not been to the eye doctor in great deal of time, or you are starting to experience vision problems for the first time. Scheduling routine eye exams is important for your eye health, and the American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends for adults to have a complete eye exam every one to three years.
With a high interest in outdoor sport hobbies, such as fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golfing, skating, and kayaking, there has been an increase in demand for active-wear sunglasses. These sunglasses are specifically designed to fit light and comfortably on your face and withstand impact and extreme conditions.
A cataract occurs when the eye’s natural lens begins to cloud. The natural lens is located behind the iris and the pupil, and is made up of mostly water and protein. The natural lens works similarly to a camera lens by focusing light onto the retina which is located at the back of the eye.
