Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. But this potentially blinding eye disease does not affect all people equally. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, Laservision Eye Care Center and the American Academy of Ophthalmology is urging people to be screened, especially if…

“Smart glasses” are eyeglasses that have “built in” computer technology. They were first developed in 2012, when Google introduced the prototype named “Google Glass.” These glasses had a high resolution camera that was able to record and send pictures and videos via the internet. Initially, the glasses were used to train doctors how to perform…

Do you know whether you are right-eye or left-eye dominant?  In general, eye dominance goes along with handedness. In other words, left-handed people are more likely to be left eye dominant while right-handed people are more likely to be right eye dominant. But there are many exceptions to this rule. For example, according to one study,…

The following information is taken from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Did you know that too much sun on unprotected eyes increases the risk of eye disease? The good news is that prevention is simple: Wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation. But there are a lot of common…

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people 50 years or older.. The disease harms central vision and limits a person’s ability to read, write and recognize faces. There are two types of macular degeneration: dry and wet. About 80% of people who have…

If you are visiting your doctor’s office for routine eye care or for an urgent need, you may feel nervous about going to your appointment during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Here at Laservision Eye Care Center, we follow strict hygiene and disinfection guidelines, as defined by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.  We have implemented new…

The different types of eye care providers are known as the “three O’s” : optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists. Each has a different level of training and expertise, and each will provide different types of care. Keep in mind that these professionals work together and that a team approach can be the best option for complete…

People who wear eyeglasses have always had to deal with them fogging up when walking outside into the heat after being in an air conditioned building. Since COVID 19 safety protocols went into effect, many people have experienced the annoyance of putting on a mask, only to have glasses fog up immediately. When you are…

Myopia typically gets worse in children because their eyes are still growing. Genetics is clearly one reason why children get more nearsighted, However, recent research shows that children who spend a lot of time indoors are five times more at risk of developing myopia than those who don’t. If children, as well as adults, spend…

All of us are subjected to blue light exposure throughout the day and evening. The sun outside, as well as indoor lights, all emit some level of blue light. Also, as we spend more time in front of computer monitors, iPads, and smartphones, we increase the amount of blue light we are exposed to. “Blue…