Orthokeratology, often referred to as Ortho-K, presents a revolutionary approach to correcting vision while you sleep. Designed to be a non-surgical solution to myopia (nearsightedness), these specialized lenses gently reshape the cornea overnight, resulting in clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. Let’s explore this eye care solution in further detail to help you figure out if it’s right for you.
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Eye Health and Safety Habits to Teach Your Kids
As parents, one of the most important health lessons you can impart on your children is the significance of eye health and safety. From the food they eat to the way they play, every choice can impact their vision. Learn the best eye health and safety habits to teach kids in today’s post from Advanced Eyecare of Chino Optometry.
Protect Your Eyes From Harmful Rays This UV Safety Month
July isn’t just about welcoming the warm embrace of summer in Chino, CA. It’s also UV Safety Month, an important time to discuss and dissect the effects of UV rays on our eyes and the crucial steps we must take to protect them. In this post, we discuss the potential risks of long-term sun exposure and how to safeguard our vision against the harmful effects of UV rays.
June- fireworks Eye saftey and cataract awareness month
Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks, which cause more than 9,000 injuries a year. With the Fourth of July holiday just weeks away, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that fireworks are not toys but incendiary devices that can cause devastating eye injuries.
Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, cataracts can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During Cataract Awareness Month in June, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that early detection and treatment of cataracts is critical to preserving sight
May Is Healthy Vision Month
Many adults and children suffer from eye diseases and vision problems. Many of these maladies can be prevented. Some can have their vision restored medically and through healthy vision habits. If you want to celebrate National Healthy Vision Month this May, follow our tips for your eyes.
Healthy Diet
Vitamin A is so necessary to good sight. Carrots are a high source of this vitamin, as are some other foods. When you consume vitamin supplements targeted for eye health and/or eat a diet rich in foods that are good for your eyes, you retain the vision you have and sometimes even make your vision better. Healthy eating prevents other illnesses that can affect your sight too.
Eye Protection
The sun, while necessary to regulate your circadian rhythm and sleep, can actually cause many vision maladies. Protecting your eyes with sunglasses recommended or sold by your eye doctor stops harmful rays from damaging your retinas. Wear sunglasses every time you go outside, even if the sun isn’t shining or doesn’t seem that bright. It’s not always what you can see that can hurt your vision.
See Your Eye Doctor Once a Year (or More Often When There’s an Emergency)
Most patients should see their eye doctors once a year. Your eye doctor can detect changes in your vision, find diseases if they are present, and/or detect other eye and vision problems. You may get glasses as part of your eyecare. You should wear your glasses as prescribed.
If your vision changes very suddenly, see your eye doctor right away, or as soon as you are able. If it’s after business hours and an emergency, you should go to the emergency room where they can hopefully call in an ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat your sudden eye and vision issues.
Since it’s May and Healthy Vision Month, why not schedule an appointment with an eye doctor now? We’d love to see you at Advanced Eyecare of Chino Optometry!
