What to expect at your eye examination Opticians use a wide variety of tests and procedures to examine your eyes. These tests range from simple ones, like having you read an eye chart, to complex tests, such as using a high-powered lens to visualise the tiny structures inside of your [...]
Refraction for Spectacle
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:03:48+00:00What is a refraction test? A refraction test is usually given as part of a routine eye examination. It may also be called a vision test. This test tells your eye doctor exactly what prescription you need in your glasses or contact lenses. Normally, a value of 20/20 [...]
Dry Eye Treatment
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:06:06+00:00Treatment For most people with occasional or mild dry eye symptoms, it's enough to regularly use over-the-counter eyedrops (artificial tears). If your symptoms are persistent and more serious, you have other options. What you do depends on what's causing your dry eyes. Some treatments focus on reversing or managing [...]
Macular Evaluation
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:08:06+00:00What is macular degeneration? The retina is the wall paper-like structure which lines the back of the eye. It is thin and smooth, and is responsible for turning light into vision. The center of the retina is called the macula. The macula is the area responsible for your [...]
Glaucoma Evaluation
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:08:23+00:00What is Glaucoma Evaluation? Glaucoma is defined as damage to the optic nerve, usually in the presence of elevated intraocular pressure. The true risk of glaucoma to any one individual may be as high as 5-10% during a lifetime. Oftentimes, diagnosing a particular person with glaucoma is a complex [...]
Diabetic Eye Exam
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:08:40+00:00Overview Diabetes is a disease that profoundly affects many areas of your body, including your eyes. It increases your risk for eye conditions, such as glaucoma and cataracts. The primary concern for eye health in people with diabetes is the development of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a [...]
Treatment of Eye Infections
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:05:11+00:00Eye infection basics If you’ve noticed some pain, swelling, itching, or redness in your eye, you likely have an eye infection. Eye infections fall into three specific categories based on their cause: viral, bacterial, or fungal, and each is treated differently. The good news is eye infections aren’t [...]
Eye Emergency
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:05:33+00:00What is an eye emergency? An eye emergency occurs any time you have a foreign object or chemicals in your eye, or when an injury or burn affects your eye area. Remember, you should seek medical attention if you ever experience swelling, redness, or pain in your eyes. [...]
Prism Correction For Double Vision
eyecareeaston2021-09-23T11:09:00+00:00What Causes Double Vision Also known as diplopia, double vision is when you see two separate images or overlapping images. A common cause of double vision is strabismus, a condition where one or more of the six muscles that control your eye movements do not coordinate correctly with [...]