Children's
Vision is arguably the most important of the five senses; it plays a crucial role throughout childhood and beyond. Yet many parents don't understand how vision helps their children develop appropriately. Use these articles to proactively care for your childâs eyes, spot potential trouble, and maximize the opportunity for crisp, convenient, and healthy vision.
Today there are more convenient and healthy contact lens choices than ever before. Whatever your vision challenge, it can probably be met with an array of specialty contact lenses for individual vision needs.
Whether or not you require vision correction, sunglasses can add an element of comfort and enhanced performance to your activities, while helping you look great.
Seeing clearly is just one part of your overall eye health. It’s important to have regular eye exams whether or not you wear glasses or contacts, and even if your vision is sharp. The articles below explain what problems can be spotted with an eye exam, what’s involved in a comprehensive exam, and special considerations for kids and contacts.
Tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses? Today, several surgical methods can correct your eyesight and, in most cases, give you the freedom of seeing well without corrective lenses.
The struggle between fashion and function is officially declared a tie! Never before have eyeglass frames been offered in so many stylish choices. Yet, you'll be amazed at how many options are at your fingertips to help you see well, and protect your vision.
Eye problems can range from mild to severe; some are chronic, while others may resolve on their own, never to appear again. The articles below will give you a basic understanding of some of these problems and their implications. The cardinal rule is if your eyes don't look good, feel good or see well, you should visit your doctor.
Vision Over
If you are among the 85 million Baby Boomers in the United States and Canada (born between 1946 and 1964), you've probably noticed your eyes have changed. Most notably, presbyopia - the normal, age-related loss of near focusing ability - usually becomes a problem in our 40's, requiring new vision correction solutions. Learn about measures you can take to keep seeing clearly for years to come.
Vision Over
Just as our physical strength decreases with age, our eyes also exhibit an age-related decline in performance - particularly as we reach our 60's and beyond. Some age-related eye changes are perfectly normal, but others may signal a disease process. It's important to recognize signs and symptoms, and perhaps even more important to mitigate the effects of aging with some simple and common-sense strategies.
Sports eyewear can give you the performance edge you're seeking for just about any sport. But make sure you get the eye protection you need as well. And after you're fit for the right eyewear, you might want to take your game up a notch with the same kind of vision training used by professional athletes.
Contact Lens Exam
Have you tried contact lenses before, and been unsuccessful? Have you been told that you weren’t a good candidate for contact lenses at past eye exams?
Contact lens technology is constantly evolving, and recent lens developments have made contacts a great option for almost everyone! We take the time to explain every contact lens option available for your eyes, customize the fit to what you need, and even provide contact lens insertion and removal training if this is your first time. At Norwalk Eye Care, we fit a wide range of contact lenses, including:
Dry Eye Evaluation
Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears, or the right quality of tears to keep the surface of the eyes sufficiently lubricated. Symptoms include:
Stinging / burning / scratchy sensation in your eyes
Eye redness
Sensitivity to light
Blurred vision
Eye fatigue
Stringy mucous in or around your eyes
Watery eyes, which is your body’s response to the irritation of dry eyes
Difficulty wearing contact lenses
Nearly 30 million Americans report symptoms consistent with dry eye, but only 16 million are diagnosed!
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