The last school reports are on their way Could he/she be suffering with as Visual Processing Disorder? If your child is struggling to learn to read, reads at a slower rate than classmates, has difficulty with comprehension, this post is for you. Your child may be struggling with Visual Processing…
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (die-uh-BET-ik ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee) Diabetes is a serious disease affecting more than your heart. Diabetes causes changes in all parts of the eyes but especially in the retina and lens. People with diabetes can have an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. The high blood sugar levels of diabetes cause damage…
It is said that up to 80% of blindness is avoidable through prevention or treatment. As part of Eye Care Awareness Month people are encouraged to have an annual eye exam. Here are 5 reasons why routine eye tests are important: Detect health problems Your eyes are not only the…
At Mastromatteo optometrists, we strive to offer our patients the highest quality care when it comes to their eyes and vision. However, some eye injuries can be prevented with some extra precaution and safeguards. Below are recommendations: In the house… when using household chemicals, read instructions and labels carefully, work…
Cataract Awareness month Cataracts are the leading blindness among older adults in the world, but can affect young and old. Cataract fact What is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks the passage of light into the eye. The lens of the…
Protecting your overall health is very important toward keeping your eyes healthy! Take good care of yourself and your eye health and vision will follow. Keep in mind that healthy habits like eating well and being active can lower your risk for diseases and conditions that can lead to eye…
Did you know that blindness affects women more than men? The National Institutes of Health reports that 2/3rds of the people with blindness or visual impairments are women. Often, hormones, and especially life changes such as pregnancy and menopause, cause changes in women’s eyes. Preventing blindness and vision problems requires…
Do you suffer from computer vision syndrome? Reposition your screen Drink water Apply the 20-20-20 rule Don’t forget to blink Use artificial tears Schedule regular comprehensive eye examinations. Book your eye test today
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Blindness or substantial vision loss can be prevented with early diagnoses and management of the disease from early stages onward. Glaucoma is a term for a group of eye conditions in which the main nerve to the eye is…
How screens affect your eyes Are your eyes tired, or red, after a long day behind a screen? Typing away on a computer or staring at a cell phone for extended periods can effect our eyes. Unknowingly, we reduce our blinking rate which dries the eye’s vulnerable tear layer. The…