by BreezeMaxWeb | Jun 25, 2016 | Eye Doctor, Eye Exam
We all have long lists of things we need to do in order to stay healthy. We visit the dentist twice a year, take multivitamins every morning, commit to exercise routines and nutritious diets, and much more. With so much to constantly think about, it can be too easy to let certain things slip through the cracks, especially seeing your optometrist on a regular basis. Typically, it is recommended that you get an eye exam at least once a year, especially if you’re over the age of forty or are a contact lens wearer. Keep reading to discover the importance of having regular eye exams. The Importance of Regular Eye Exams Accurate Prescription When you consider the purpose of an eye exam, your first thought is likely to get an accurate prescription to improve your poor vision, and this is definitely an important aspect of an appointment with your optometrist. Only a professional optometrist is going to be able to provide you with an accurate prescription, whether you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Check for Common Eye Conditions Besides the obvious purpose of providing patients with accurate prescriptions, optometrists also check your eyes for other common eye conditions. During your eye exam, your optometrist will be keeping an eye out for the signs of the following conditions. Cataracts The lenses in your eyes are made up of water and proteins, which allow light to pass through and create a clear image. These proteins can begin to clump together over time (this is a common effect of aging), causing part of the lens to cloud over. These clumps of...
by BreezeMaxWeb | Jun 20, 2016 | Contact Lenses Langley
After hours on a plane and a panicked trek through an unfamiliar airport, you’ve finally arrived on your beach vacation. You arrive at your hotel and begin to unpack your things when your heart sinks. You packed your contact lens case and solution, right? Oh no. They’re not here! If you’re a contact lens wearer, then you’ve likely experienced something like this before, that is being stuck somewhere without your contact lens case, solution, or even both. Your first thought when this happens may be to simply sleep in your contacts, but this is never a good idea. Keep reading to learn why and to discover some alternative methods for temporary emergency contact lens storage. Do NOT Sleep in Your Contact Lenses Your corneas are very needy in that they need oxygen to stay healthy but are not vascular themselves, meaning no blood vessels run through them. During the day, your coreas get oxygen via the diffusion of the surrounding air, but this is not possible at night while your eyelids are closed. To get oxygen while you’re sleeping, your corneas must rely on the blood vessels in your eyelids, which diffuse oxygen over your corneas via your tears. When you sleep with your contacts in, you’re creating a barrier between your cornea and your eyelid, disrupting this process and potentially causing a number of eye health issues next page. Corneal Neovascularization When your corneas are deprived of oxygen, your eyes may grow new blood vessels, which are meant to compensate for the oxygen deprivation. These new vessels grow around the cornea and are often misshapen, unusually sized,...
by BreezeMaxWeb | Jun 16, 2016 | Eye Exam
At Vision Care Centre of Langley, we know that having an eye exam can be a cause of stress for many people. That’s why we’d like to provide you with a short overview of what you can expect during your visit to the eye clinic. We’ve previously discussed the steps you can take before your eye exam that will help to lower your stress as you make a visit to the eye clinic. Today, we would like to focus on what actually happens during an eye exam. Oftentimes a glaucoma test is necessary. Instead of the air puff test (which everyone dreads), we use applanation tonometry, which is the gold standard to measure your intraocular pressure. Occasionally, the optometrist will check your peripheral vision. The doctor will also generally perform a test in which one eye at a time is covered, allowing him or her to observe how your eyes move together. Many people often think of the test in which your eye doctor will flip through various lenses in order to determine which, if any, prescription is required for you. Dilation of your eyes may also be needed. An eye drop is put in your eyes in order to dilate your pupils and perform this test. Sometimes other procedures will be necessary and your doctor will discuss these tests with you if you require them. If you have questions on these or any other procedures you might encounter during an eye exam, please feel free to contact us and we’d be happy to go over the basics of an eye...
by BreezeMaxWeb | Jun 15, 2016 | Eye Clinic Langley, Eye Doctor
We’ve all heard about carrots and their benefits for eye health, but upping your carrot intake isn’t the only way you can promote healthy eyes. In fact, there are many foods you should be putting before carrots to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear for years to come. Keep reading to learn about the other nutritious foods you can be eating to promote your eye health. 5 Foods For Eye Health Leafy Greens Leafy greens like kale and spinach are powerful antioxidants that contain lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which have been shown in studies to prevent or at least slow the onset of macular degeneration as well as cataracts. Berries & Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits and berries are packed with vitamin C, which is one of the top antioxidants we get from our food. The benefits of vitamin C mirror those of leafy greens, as they may help protect against macular degeneration and cataracts. Eggs In case the protein wasn’t enough of a benefit, eggs also provide our bodies with lutein and zeaxanthin, which help lower the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Eggs also contain vitamin A, which may protect your eyes against night blindness. Nuts When vitamins C and E work together in our bodies, they help promote optimal eye health by keeping healthy tissue nice and strong. Add more vitamin E to your diet with nuts such a almonds and pecans. Sunflower seeds, vegetable oils, and wheat germ are all also good sources of this vitamin. Fish Consuming omega-3 fatty acids either by eating fish or via supplementation will promote eye health... by BreezeMaxWeb | Jun 9, 2016 | Eye Doctor, Eye Exam
If you’re nervous about going in for an eye exam, we’ve got good news for you- you’re not alone! Millions of people around the world suffer from anxiety over taking a trip to the eye clinic. Making sure that you regularly schedule an eye exam for yourself is one of the more important things you can do. It’s doubly important if you have a family history with a particular eye problem. At Vision Care Centre of Langley, we know that having an eye exam can be a cause of stress for many people and that’s why we’d like to provide you with five things to keep in mind before you schedule a visit to the eye clinic. Your Pre- Eye Exam Checklist When you call to schedule an appointment for an eye exam, be sure to mention any specific problems you might be having. It can help your doctor to assess your situation and come up with some suggestions for you. If you have a current prescription for eyeglasses, be sure to write it down and bring it with you. It’s also a good idea to bring a list of any medications that you are taking with you to your appointment, so be sure to write those down also. Check with your family members to see if there is a history of any particular eye or vision issues as well. Plan accordingly for the length of time your eye exam will take; typically, eye exams last less than an hour. Schedule a visit...
Recent Comments