Vision is one of your most valuable assets and for it to remain that way, proper care must always be taken of your eyes. This section contains articles which will keep you properly informed on the best ways to take care of your sight. Taking proper care of your eyes will ensure that you are able to enjoy your good vision for life!

Managing Eye Strain While at Work

Spending a whole day staring into a computer screen can really wreak havoc on your vision and your eyes. Eyestrain can be caused by many things, mostly staring at one object for too long, but mostly it is a result of spending hours at a computer. Unfortunately, most jobs require looking at a computer screen for the entire shift, so there are a few tricks that you can employ to minimize eyestrain and stop those annoying tension headaches that accompany it. Reduce bright light. A lot of eyestrain is the result of glaring overhead lights or direct sunlight. The best lighting for computer based workplaces should be mostly from ambient...

Protect Your Child’s Vision with Annual Eye Exams

Eye exams are a necessary part of life.  Everyone needs to preferably have eye exams annually, not just to help correct any vision problems that arise but to make sure that you don’t have any diseases, such as macular degeneration. The most important eye exams should be given to children, though!  In fact, early detection and treatment of eye problems can be the key to your child’s success in learning and in life.  Also, the longer a vision problem goes untreated, the more a child’s brain won’t be able to learn and develop normally; they will need to focus on bypassing any vision problems. ElegantEyes can be a boon for...

New Year Eye Care Tips for 2011

There is nothing like the ability to go into your favorite high- end boutique, and soak in all the luxury on display. The rich colors, the intricate tailoring, and the expensive fabric can tickle just about anyone’s fancy. But what happens, if one day you woke up, and you were not able to appreciate your surroundings?  People tend to take their eyesight for granted.  It would be absolutely tragic, if you couldn’t see your child take their first steps or gaze into your husbands or wife’s face clearly. BE GOOD TO YOUR EYES.  You are only given one pair and unlike those pumps you’ve recently purchased, if they are damaged...

A Few Safety Tips

Keep all household chemicals, paints, pesticides, fertilizers tools, etc. locked up away from children. Almost anything that can splash into the eye can damage it. Wear protective eyewear when working with: detergents, cleaning solvents, etc. Never mix cleaning agents. Car batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce hydrogen gas while being charged. This is one of the gasses used to send rockets into space. Always wear protective eyewear when working with batteries. Know the proper procedures for handling batteries and jump-starting cars Never remove Safety guards from power equipment. Wear protective eyewear to protect against flying particles. Children and adults should use sports-specific eyewear to avoid sports related accidents. Consumer fireworks...

All About Braille

Louis Braille didn’t invent Braille. As a boy he attended a school for the Blind in Paris, He learned how to read but not to write. Back then Blind People learned how to read raised letters with their fingertips. This form of writing was very difficult to read. In 1821 a soldier named Charles Barbier came to visit the school. He bought with him a system he had invented called ‘night writing’. Barbier had designed it for Napoleon; who wanted a secret code that could be used at night. It proved to be too complex for soldiers to learn and was rejected by the army. Louis Braille realized how useful...

Eye Allergies

If you suffer from allergies, your eyes may be bothered too. They may be red, itchy, and watery and your eyes and eyelids may even be inflamed. Having an exaggerated reaction to certain airborne substances. What are the causes? Susceptible individuals have an exaggerated reaction to certain airborne substances, such as pollen, ragweed, grass, mold, and animal hair. Whenever these people come in contact with allergens, their immune system reacts, and may cause red, itchy eyes. How can it be treated? Some people reduce exposure by staying indoors when pollen and mold counts are high; they also may invest in special air filters. There are non-prescription eye drops that are...

Pupil Dialation

There are so many beautiful eyeglasses to choose from, it can be easy to forget about the lenses. With a name like Elegant Eyes, you can trust us for the most advanced eyewear and lens technologies available. From resisting dirt to reducing glare, explore the state-of-art lens options available at Elegant Eyes....

Types Of Care Professionals

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors that specialize in eye care. They must complete four years of premedical school; plus four years of medical school; complete a one-year internship; and a three-year residency in ophthalmology. They detect and treat eye diseases, prescribe drugs and perform eye surgery. They also prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses. Optometrists must complete four years of undergraduate school, plus four years of graduate training in a school of optometry. They receive a doctorate of optometry. They can prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses. They can detect diseases, but cannot practice medicine. They are not medical doctors. Some Optometrists have special training in fitting low-vision aids; they are called low-vision...

12 Signs Of Vision Loss

Reviewing vision problems, general health, current medications, working environment, hobbies, etc. Examining eyes for signs of possible disorders, including cataracts and retinal problems Evaluating current prescription Testing eyes’ ability to see clearly at all distances Measuring the fluid pressure in the eye, which is an important test in detecting glaucoma Testing eye coordination and muscle control Measuring eyes’ ability to change focus Reviewing vision problems, general health, current medications, working environment, hobbies, etc. Examining eyes for signs of possible disorders, including cataracts and retinal problems Evaluating current prescription Testing eyes’ ability to see clearly at all distances Measuring the fluid pressure in the eye, which is an important test in...

Common Causes Of Vision Loss

Cataracts There are over 1 million Cataract operations performed annually in the USA. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure with a very high success rate. Due to the lack of modern medical technology in the developing world, it is also the world’s leading cause of blindness. Over 16 million people are blind from cataracts. Age-Related Macular Degeneration – (AMD) This is a degenerative disease of the macula; the macula is the part of the retina responsible for central vision. There is no way yet of repairing the vision that has been lost, but if detected early laser surgery can help slow the progression of the disease. (AMD) is the leading...