Vision Care

Submitted by salandvision on September 12, 2016 - 12:38 pm

Never underestimate the importance of your eyes. Your eyes are your window to the world, allowing you to experience each moment life has to offer. An annual eye exam is about much more than healthy vision. It can help you manage your overall health and wellbeing, too. An eye exam can spot the early signs…

Contact Lenses and Astigmatism

Submitted by salandvision on September 8, 2016 - 12:57 pm

If you have astigmatism, you have probably been frustrated at one time or another at the options available for treatment.  In years past, astigmatism was sometimes difficult to treat with contact lenses, depending on the severity.  Even now, it can be a process of trial-and-error in finding the right prescription and contact lenses for you….

Dry Eye Treatment

Submitted by salandvision on August 29, 2016 - 12:51 pm

Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. Dry eye is a common and often chronic problem, particularly in older adults. With each blink…

Floaters and Flashes

Submitted by salandvision on August 22, 2016 - 12:47 pm

Have you ever spotted a small speck, dot or squiggle floating in the air, only to have it flit away when you tried to look at it directly? Or have you noticed flickering lights or lightning streaks that you knew weren’t really there? If so, you are one of many people who have experienced the…

Types of Eye Doctors

Submitted by salandvision on August 17, 2016 - 1:02 pm

Choosing an eye doctor is an important health care decision. After all, you will be trusting your eye doctor to safeguard your precious sense of sight and help you maintain a lifetime of good vision. The first step in your decision is to understand that there are two types of eye doctors: optometrists and ophthalmologists….

Retinoscopy Procedure

Submitted by salandvision on August 9, 2016 - 4:40 am

If you are having an issue with your vision, you may be suffering from a refractive error. To better determine if your eyes are affected by refractive errors, Dr. Saland will complete a comprehensive eye examination, which will include a retinoscopy. What is a Retinoscopy? Retinoscopy is an examination of the retina that provides an objective…

Common Eye Emergencies

Submitted by salandvision on August 3, 2016 - 12:53 pm

Eye emergencies have the potential to cause permanent vision loss if they are not promptly recognized and treated. Ocular (eye) emergencies include retinal detachments, mechanical globe injuries and chemical injuries. Retinal Detachments: Retinal detachment occurs when the neurosensory layer of the retina is separated from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium. Most retinal detachments are preceded…

Glaucoma Care

Submitted by salandvision on July 27, 2016 - 2:25 am

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes vision loss in one or both eyes. Glaucoma is caused by fluid buildup behind the eye. This puts pressure on your optic nerve and damages it. If damage to the optic nerve from high eye pressure continues, glaucoma will cause permanent loss of vision. Without…

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?

Submitted by salandvision on July 18, 2016 - 12:57 am

Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the result of a body not producing or not responding to the hormone insulin. Insulin is needed to regulate our blood glucose levels and takes the sugar out of the blood and into cells where it can…

Importance of Eye Care

Submitted by salandvision on July 14, 2016 - 2:50 am

Your eyesight is one of your most important senses: 80% of what we perceive comes through our sense of sight. By protecting your eyes, you will reduce the odds of blindness and vision loss while also staying on top of any developing eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. Eye Exams: Preventative Maintenance You can…