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EYE EXAMS FOR INFANTS
In 2005, the InfantSEE® program was developed by the American Optometric Association and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. The goal of the program is ensure all infants and their families have access to quality eye care as part of a no-cost public service.
Bissell Eye Care is a proud member of the InfantSEE® program providing early detection of eye disease. Under this program, participating optometrists provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment between 6 and 12 months of age as a no-cost public service. This… Continue reading
ARE YOUR CHILD’S EYES READY FOR SCHOOL?
A Back to School comprehensive eye exam can be a key to your child’s success at school. Will your child be among the 86% of children that don’t have a comprehensive vision exam before returning to school or entering school/preschool for the first time?
We’re entering the back to school mode, a time for excitement and learning. Our children receive so much information at school….are they ready to thrive in today’s fast paced and challenging educational environment?
Students with poor vision are often misdiagnosed as learning impaired, having attention… Continue reading
IS MY CHILD READY FOR SUNGLASSES?
Protect your child’s eyes with fun sunglasses!
We all love sunshine, but the UV rays that the sun puts out aren’t good for our eyes. As adults, we put on sunglasses and enjoy the outdoors. But, how often do you see kids wearing sunglasses? Children spend much more time outdoors than many adults and it’s important for them to have sunglasses that block 100 percent of the UV rays.
Young children and toddlers will mimic what they see their parents and older siblings doing. If they express interest in wearing… Continue reading
EYE STRAIN AND MACULAR DEGENERATION
Did you know according to the American Optometric Association that 75% of computer workers complain of eye strain? Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) occurs when the eyes focus on the computer display for a protracted amount of time resulting fatigue, eye strain and dry eyes. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, computer vision syndrome affects some 90% of the people who spend three hours or more a day at a computer.
It’s no wonder with the amount of time we spend in front of… Continue reading
WHEN IS TOO EARLY FOR A CHILD’S FIRST EYE EXAM?
Did you know that Bissell Eye Care provides eye examinations for children as young as 6 months of age? For children under the age of one we do not charge for the examination.
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), “infants should have their first comprehensive eye at 6 months of age. Experts say 5 -10 % of preschoolers and 25 % of school-aged children have vision problems. Early identification of a child’s vision problem is crucial because, if left untreated, some childhood vision problems can cause permanent vision… Continue reading
IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR CONTACTS
Children are beginning to wear glasses at a younger age than ever before. Increased cases of overuse and eyestrain needing visual correction are being realized with the high demand and usage of technology gadgets, iPads and tablets, computers and cell phones that are used by young children.
Competitive sports add a different component in the need to see distance, increased chance of eye injury from glasses in contact sports and difficulty in seeing during inclement weather. These factors are prompting the switch to contact lenses.
The Contact Lenses… Continue reading
DIGITAL EYE STRAIN
Do your eyes hurt after a day at the office?
Think about all the screens you use every day – desktop, laptop, tablets, ipads, and smart phones. “Digital Eye Strain” is the level of eye discomfort that occurs for many users.
Symptoms included are dry eyes, blurry vision, fatigue and neck and shoulder cramping. In a recent survey released by the Vision Council, a trade group for makers of eye care products, warned of serious long-term eye risk, including macular degeneration and cataracts.
Because of intense staring,… Continue reading
Eye Injuries and Snowball Fights
Avoid eye injuries from snowball fights. Pittsburgh has seen a good dose of winter already. We’ve encountered delays and school closings due to the arctic temperatures. But those same winter conditions are ripe for eye injuries received as a result of a good snowball fight.
The fact is that children and adults will always enjoy a good romp in the snow, making snow forts, snow angels sledding and throwing snowballs. So, please play it safe and avoid eye injuries. Never aim for the head and do not use… Continue reading
Eye Injury Emergency Tips
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 44% of eye injuries occur in the home. Wearing the proper eye protection can help to prevent eye injuries. However, should an eye injury occur notify your optometrist and seek medical attention immediately.
For Chemical Burns:
- Immediately flush the eye with water by holding the eye under a faucet or shower. Or pour the water into the eye using a clean container while keeping the eye open as wide as possible while flushing.
- DO NOT use an eye… Continue reading
Diabetes and Vision Loss
Diabetes and vision loss can go hand in hand. Vision loss is one of the most common and debilitating complications of diabetes. An annual eye exam will help in early detection of diabetes as for many people with Type 2 Diabetes the disease goes undetected. For those individuals who have been diagnosed as a diabetic, extra attention should be made to monitor their diabetes and have regular eye exams.
According to Medical News Today, “Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the… Continue reading
