5 Tips to Avoid Computer Eye Strain
Due to COVID-19, the amount of ‘screen time’ has increased significantly, as online education and Zoom are now part of everyday life. Almost 60 percent
Read MoreAre Micro-Prisms the Answer for BVD?
Has your eye doctor prescribed micro-prism lenses? Micro-prisms lenses are fast becoming the optimal treatment for people with Binocular Visual Dysfunction, BVD. With healthy binocular
Read More2021 Update: BVD and Digital Eye Strain
Over 50% of the population suffer with Digital Eye Strain (DES) impacting the lives of both children and adults. Eye strain describes a group of symptoms which occurs after extended use of the eyes, usually involving intense concentration or long periods of sustained attention. If you have any eye discomfort caused by looking at something for a long time, you probably have eye strain, you may have experienced Digital Eye Strain, if you have sitting in front of a computer screen for hours!
Read More2021 Update: BVD and Neck Pain
Up to 70% of people will experience neck pain that interferes with their daily activities. Tension in the neck and shoulders can lead to eye
Read MoreCould Your Child Have Digital Eye Strain?
Since 2010, there has been a 70% increase of smartphone usage and 40% increase in laptop usage worldwide. Eye doctors are reporting a major increase
Read MoreWhat Is Computer Vision Syndrome?
About 70% of computer users suffer from eye strain, known as ‘Computer Vision Syndrome’. If you suffer from fatigue, headaches, migraines or lose attention easily when using a computer, you most probably are experiencing this very common visual problem. Vision therapy could provide the relief you have searching for.
Read MoreHelp! My Child Dislikes Online Learning
The current COVID-19 pandemic has children learning through digital platforms for up to 7-10 hours a day! But what can you do when your child
Read MoreNear Point Visual Stress (NPVS)
Modern science now understands why long hours of reading and screen time can lead to eye strain. When the visual system struggles to meet the
Read MoreTinted Lenses and Mirror Coatings
Thinking about adding a little color to your lenses? When purchasing new eyeglasses or sunglasses, you may want to think about adding some color to
Read MoreProtecting Your Child From Digital Eye Strain
How does digital eye strain affect children? In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the amount of time children spend in front
Read MoreWhat’s the Deal with Prism Lenses?
Author: Dr. Randy Schulman EyeCare Associates, CT Has your eye doctor prescribed prism glasses or lenses? More recently, people are hearing more and more about
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Computer Vision Syndrome
Author: Dr. Alex Andrich and Patti Andrich The Vision Development Team Coping with COVID-19 may be affecting your vision The American Optometric Association (AOA) defines
Read MoreE-learning Without Eyestrain: Part 1
Author: Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford Bright Eyes Family Vision Care A visual health guide for students during the COVID-19 pandemic If your child is experiencing screen-related
Read MoreDigital Eye Strain
Digital eye strain (DES), also known as computer vision syndrome (CVS) affects over 50 percent of people, including both children and adults. Symptoms fall into two main categories: those linked to accommodative or binocular vision stress, and external symptoms linked to dry eye.
Read MoreBlue Light and Screens
Over exposure to high energy visible (HEV) blue light may be harmful to your health, and has become a rising concern among eye care professionals.
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