Eye Exam Basics
Did you know that your eyes can tell your ophthalmologist about your overall health? Learn what you can expect during your eye exam and the reasons why your doctor performs certain tests.
Importance of Early Vision Screening
As you help your little learners strap on their SpongeBob backpacks and head off to preschool for the first time, how confident are you that their vision health is in A+ condition? Geteyesmart.org conducted a recent study of more than 10,000 preschoolers to equip parents with information on vision risks based on ethnicity and other factors and to underscores the importance of early vision screenings.
Eye Tips for Teens
There’s little in the life of a teen that is more exciting than heading back to school to see friends again after the longs summer. And for many students, getting back to the books means it’s also time for some stylish wardrobe additions. Help your teen be a trendsetter with a pair of fashionable new frames from the ilumin salon. If your young ones have normal vision, suit them with these tips for maintaining healthy eyesight:
What is Astigmatism?
We all get a good chuckle from those fun house mirrors that make us appear taller, wider, thinner, or ganglier. But having chronically distorted or blurry vision because of astigmatism is no laughing matter.
Sporting the Right Gear? Protect Your Eyes with the Correct Eyewear.
As the old saying goes, “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” And just like a window, a fast-flying baseball to the eye can cause permanent damage.
Vision Changes During Pregnancy: What to Expect as a Mom-to-Be
A growing belly, unusual food cravings, and the dreaded morning sickness are bodily changes that typically come standard for most expectant mothers. But slight changes in eyesight are also common during pregnancy.
You’ve Got Questions About Eye Allergies, We’ve Got Answers
Dust bunnies, pollen, and even our beloved pets can all be culprits of triggering seasonal and chronic eye allergies that irritate us with red, itchy, and watery eyes.
Help! I’ve Got A Stye in My Eye!
They may be unsightly, but styes are harmless and disappear on their own within a few weeks. Styes are caused by blockages in eyelid oil glands which prevent the natural secretion from those glands. Do not try to squeeze or pop styes around your eyes; as you run the risk of spreading infection.
You’ve Got Questions About Pink Eye, We’ve Got Answers
The dreaded pink eye (clinically known as Conjunctivitis); it spreads through schools faster than teen gossip and leaves your little ones with red, puffy, itchy eyes.
Simple Steps for Treating a Shiner
It happens in every family – usually when you have a thousand other things going on. One of the kids comes home from soccer practice or a friends house with a black eye. Don’t panic. Here’s how we recommend treating eye bruising: First, check for signs of more serious symptoms. If the vision is blurred, double vision, visible blood, or inability to move the eye, those could be indicators of a more serious eye problem. Call an ilumin ophthalmologist right away for medical attention.