It’s a common misconception that wearing glasses will make your eyes weaker. Rest assured that your eyes will not ‘adapt’ to the prescription, and need stronger and stronger glasses after every examination. This misunderstanding likely stems from the fact that many nearsighted people do require stronger glasses every year or so during their school years. […]
Will children with vision trouble have symptoms?
As a rule, no. Although some children with visual problems may squint or complain of headaches, more often than not, a child with a visual problem doesn’t seem to have any difficulties at all. Kids lack the experience to know any better, and may not even realize that they are having trouble. […]
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Why should my child have an eye examination?
Until about 8 years of age, a child’s visual system development is incomplete, and normal development depends on good (and equal) visual acuity and proper eye alignment. Poor vision or eye alignment (strabismus) can result in a permanent reduction in vision. With as much as 80% of learning occuring through vision, it’s critical that kids […]
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Why should I get my glasses from my optometrist?
Let’s be honest: you can buy your glasses anywhere, from an optical store, to the internet, to the supermarket. At Ilex Eye Associates, our philosophy is to bring you the best quality at the least cost, emphasizing value over bottom-line price […]
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Why do I need to wear sunglasses?
For the same reason that you need to wear sunscreen: the sun’s ultraviolet radiation damages tissue, causing at best sunburn and dry eye, and at worst melanoma and age-related macular degeneration. Sunglasses are essentially sunscreen for your eyes. A quality UV-blocking lens doesn’t have to be expensive, but is critical for anyone spending any amount […]
Why do I need to wear glasses?
Your optometrist can explain the specifics of your vision in more detail, as there are a number of conditions that may require the use of spectacles. In brief, nearsightedness typically results in blurred distance vision, while farsightedness often causes headaches, strain, or blurring when reading or using a computer. Astigmatism causes distortion at all distances, […]
When should my child have his or her first eye exam?
The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children have their first eye exam at 6 months of age and again at age 3. Although it’s rare, kids can have cataracts, glaucoma, and ‘lazy eyes’, and earlier diagnosis allows more effective treatment. […]
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When should I consider myopia control for my child?
As myopia is typically irreversible, early intervention is important to decrease the total amount of myopia that your child ends up with. At each age, there is a range of what is considered “normal” for your child’s eye length and prescription. Annual eye examinations allow your optometrist to identify when these parameters are outside this […]
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What’s the difference between PRK and LASIK?
The first popular laser procedure was Photorefractive Keratectomy, or PRK. This involved removing a thin layer of corneal tissue (the epithelium), using a laser to reshape the curvature, and applying a contact lens to act as a bandage allowing the epithelium to re-grow over several days. Anti-infective and anti-inflammatory drops are required for several months, […]
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What sort of sunglasses should I wear?
Contrary to popular belief, the actual tint (color) of the lens is not as important as the material or coating, which are responsible for UV blocking. It is critical that all UV-A and UV-B rays are blocked: look for your lens to have CSA or ANSI approval to indicate that it provides full UV protection. […]
