In•Sight Blog – Page 3 – Eyecare & Eyewear

09Jun 2014 by Dr. Peck

Toms Eyewear-Fashionable eyewear with a conscience

Eyewear Fashion Updates, Medical Awareness

Toms Eyewear T0MS Mission… The purchase of ONE PAIR of TOMS glasses gives sight to one person Your TOMS Eyewear purchase not only helps restore sight through prescription glasses, medical treatment and sight-saving surgeries, but it also invests in the clinics, hospitals and people who work in them. TOMS is committed to investing in sustainable eye care for the long term. Restoring sight restores independence, economic potential and educational opportunity. Individuals can return to school or work. Adults can contribute to the household and no longer require extra care. Additionally, patients who have had their sight restored become advocates, helping neighbors find eye care. 285 million individuals are blind or visually impaired around the world. 80% of those cases, however, can be corrected or prevented with available eye care. Cataracts…

02Jun 2014 by Dr. Peck

Computer Vision Syndrome-Diagnosis and Treatments

Medical Awareness

How is Computer Vision Syndrome diagnosed? Patient history to determine any symptoms the patient is experiencing and the presence of any general health problems, medications taken, or environmental factors that may be contributing to the symptoms related to computer use. Visual acuity measurements to assess the extent to which vision may be affected. A refraction to determine the appropriate lens power needed to compensate for any refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism). Testing how the eyes focus, move and work together. In order to obtain a clear, single image of what is being viewed, the eyes must effectively change focus, move and work in unison. This testing will look for problems that keep your eyes from focusing effectively or make it difficult to use both eyes together. This testing may…

13May 2014 by Dr. Peck

Computer Vision Syndrome-Causes

Medical Awareness

Computer Vision Syndrome Computer Vision Syndrome describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing a computer screen for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of computer use. The most common symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) are: eyestrain headaches blurred vision dry eyes neck and shoulder pain These symptoms may be caused by: poor lighting glare on the computer screen improper viewing distances poor seating posture uncorrected vision problems a combination of these factors The extent to which individuals experience visual symptoms often depends on the level of their visual abilities and the amount of time spent looking at the computer screen. Uncorrected vision problems like farsightedness…

08May 2014 by Dr. Peck

Computer Vision Syndrome-Viewing the Computer

Medical Awareness

Computer Vision Syndrome describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing a computer screen for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of computer use. The most common symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) are eyestrain headaches blurred vision dry eyes neck and shoulder pain Viewing the Computer Proper body positioning for computer use. Some important factors in preventing or reducing the symptoms of CVS have to do with the computer and how it is used. This includes lighting conditions, chair comfort, location of reference materials, position of the monitor, and the use of rest breaks. Location of computer screen - Most people find it more comfortable to…

09Apr 2014 by Dr. Peck

Allergy Eyes?

Carrollton Eye Care Services, Medical Awareness

Itchy, Red Eyes? Increased contact lens problems? You could be suffering from Allergic Conjunctivitis (allergy eyes). Here is North Texas we have a terrible spring climate for eye allergies. All those beautiful trees and flowers blooming and budding out are putting lots of pollen in the air. How do you know whether you have allergy eyes instead of a viral or bacterial infection? There are several signs of allergies: watery, red eyes, ITCHING (itching is always allergy) and some dryness, especially with contacts. There are some great over the counter allergy drops like Zaditor and Alaway, but many times your eye allergies are too strong for OTC medications. Come in to see Dr. Peck . They can diagnose your problem, and choose a prescription medication that will work much better…

25Mar 2014 by Dr. Peck

In the News…Google to make smart contact lenses

Carrollton Eye Care Services

Google to make smart contact lenses By David Goldman @DavidGoldmanCNN January 17, 2014: 7:47 AM ET, Re-posted by eyecare & eyewear of Carrollton, Texas Google is developing smart contact lenses that measure the glucose levels in diabetics' tears. If successful, Google's newest venture could help to eliminate one of the most painful and intrusive daily routines of diabetics. People with diabetes have difficulty controlling the level of sugar in their blood stream, so they need to monitor their glucose levels -- typically by stabbing themselves with small pin pricks, swabbing their blood onto test strips and feeding them into an electronic reader. Google's smart contacts could potentially make blood sugar monitoring far less invasive. The prototype contacts are outfitted with tiny wireless chips and glucose sensors, sandwiched between two lenses.…

20Feb 2014 by Dr. Peck

In the news… Pink Eye.

Medical Awareness

In the news... PINK EYE Sportscaster Bob Costas made news last week by his absence from reporting primetime Olympic coverage due to "pink eye". Symptoms of PINK EYE can include burning, itching, a "feeling" of something in your eye, a pink or a red color in the white of the eye, discharge and crusting. Typically the infection will start in one eye and spread to the other within days, it is most commonly caused by viruses, bacteria and allergens. Chemicals, fungi, certain diseases, and prolonged contact lens wear can also cause pink eye. To prevent getting pink eye, wash your hands often with soap and water, and avoid touching or rubbing your eyes. It’s also a good idea to wash your hands after applying eye drops or ointment, and always avoid sharing towels, blankets, pillowcases, eyeglasses…

23Sep 2013 by Dr. Peck

How to Choose Eyewear to Look Younger

Eyewear Fashion Updates

As we age, the likelihood of wearing glasses becomes more of a reality. When worn all the time they also become our most important accessory. Unfortunately, the wrong frames can date us, and our eyewear. For a more youthful look when wearing glasses consider style, fashion and colour. Eyewear Face Lift Defy gravity with a little face lift. Keep them guessing your age. Look younger by choosing styles that keep attention upward and outward on the face. Upswept frames do just that. They visually lift the face making you look younger. Eyewear with heavy bottoms or a downward sweep such as aviator styles are best left for the young… not the young at heart. Avoid styles that focus attention downward. An extra touch of colour on the upper frame or…

10Sep 2013 by Dr. Peck

Did you know there is now a non-invasive treatment for color blindness?

ChromaGen

Did you know there is now a non-invasive treatment for color blindness? HOW IT Works: ChromaGen is a patented and FDA-cleared system of colored filters that alter the wavelength of light going into one or both eyes in a dynamically balanced format, which enhances color perception and discrimination. ChromoGen is available in both contact lenses and eyeglasses. THE PROCESS: The ChromaGen testing process is simple. The effect of ChromoGen is instantaneous, so you will know immediately if the lenses will work for you and there are no side effects for the user. Now ChromaGen users can now experience the vibrancy of traffic lights and occupational drawings to dramatic sunsets or spring flowers in bloom like never before.

27Aug 2013 by Dr. Peck

ONE MINUTE SIGHT SAVER TEST

Carrollton Eye Care Services, Medical Awareness

ONE MINUTE SIGHT SAVER TEST Do you or a family member wear glasses for reading, distance vision, or both? Do your children, grandchildren, or other children you care for sit too close to the TV, have trouble with hand-eye coordination or complain of headaches? Has your school-age child or grandchild ever received a thorough eye exam from an eye doctor (do not count school exams)? Do you or anyone in your immediate family (parents or siblings) have high blood pressure or diabetes? Do you or a family member spend several hours each day looking at the computer screen or experience frequent headaches after working at a computer? Have you or a family member been diagnosed or treated for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration or other eye problems? Do…