Seeing clearly is essential to driving safely. Every decision we make while operating our vehicle relates to what we can see. From recognizing stop signs and red lights, to observing lane markings and exit ramps, to avoiding pedestrians, bicyclists and other motorists, our eyes are our guides. While glasses and contact lenses enable many drivers with less than perfect vision to pass driving tests and obtain their licenses, the same corrective eyewear can actually decrease their ability to drive safely in some situations.
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When you think of sunglasses, what do you see? Sandy beaches? Rollicking waves? Bikinis, one-pieces and board shorts? Many people associate sunglasses with summer and all the fun that warm-weather season brings. However, a pair of sunglasses is actually an important tool for protecting your eyes any season of the year. From damaging UV rays to cruel whipping winds, here are a few reasons to wear your sunglasses every day.
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We all want a quick fix or magic bullet to cure whatever ails us. Today’s emphasis on healthy living has led many to believe that vitamins and supplements are the be-all-end-all answer for health issues as minor as acne to those as major as cancer. Many people believe that taking specific vitamins and minerals will even improve their vision. Unfortunately, while a healthy diet may reduce your risk of developing cataracts or slow the progress of age-related macular degeneration, it will not eliminate your need for contact lenses or glasses if you have myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism.
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Nutrition & Eyes
As adults, we’ve learned to be aware of changes in our bodies –including changes in our vision. As we age, we may become even more sensitive. Because we’ve learned that addressing health issues early often results in a more promising prognosis, we do not hesitate to make appointments with our doctors. If we notice that we’re no longer seeing clearly (with our without the aid of corrective lenses), we call our optometrist. Children, on the other hand, do not possess this self-awareness. They may not tell you if they are having difficulty seeing because they don’t recognize it as a problem. As a parent, it’s up to you to identify potential vision issues. The easiest way to do this is through regular eye examinations.
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Children's Vision
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Our blog is full of posts expounding upon the many ways in which LASIK will enable you to better enjoy your life. We’ve written about how laser vision correction surgery will even save you money. We’ve discussed the hassle of glasses and contact lenses in contrast to the convenience of perfect vision. Now, in honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, we’re going to talk about love. Yes, you’ll find more love in life with LASIK.
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Things that go thump in the night, dollars down the drain, allergies and wasted time… those were among the first four reasons LASIK is better than relying on contact lenses for perfect vision. They aren’t the only reasons, by far. Here are four more to consider before scheduling your free LASIK evaluation at Eisner Laser Center.
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For many patients who must rely on corrective eyewear to see clearly, contact lenses are preferred over glasses. They usually eliminate the need for multiple pairs of eyewear; they don’t get in the way when playing sports; they don’t detract from one’s physical appearance; they’re generally disposable so loss is less of an issue. However, contact lenses present their own bag of inconveniences and complications –and it is for these reasons that LASIK laser vision correction surgery is better than contacts.
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It is estimated that 70 million Americans, or more than 25 percent of the adult U.S. population, suffer from myopia, or near sightedness. Approximately 25 percent of the population suffer from hyperopia, or farsightedness. The incidence of farsightedness increases with age. At least fifty percent of all Americans over the age of 65 have some degree of hyperopia. This means there are millions of people throughout the U.S. living lives influenced, to some degree, by their reliance on glasses and contact lenses.
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Sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste –these five senses enable us to explore and enjoy our world. If you had to give one up, which would it be? Most of us would part with any of the others before giving up our sense of sight. However, a recent CDC survey revealed that close to 40 percent of U.S. adults fail to schedule regular eye exams. Doing so puts them at risk for vision loss from undetected eye diseases such as glaucoma.
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According to the U.S. Travel Association, 48 percent of U.S. adults travel by air each year. Generation X, comprised of individuals born between 1965 and 1980, take an average of 3.5 leisure trips and 6.9 business trips each year. Mature travelers, defined as those born before 1946, take an average of 4.1 leisure trips and 6.7 business trips per year. Older boomers, or individuals born between 1946 and 1954, take an average of 4.4 leisure trips and 10.1 business trips each year.
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