4 common eye problems

To protect our precious vision, we must take the necessary precautions. Common vision problems and the best remedies for these.
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Eyestrain

• Causes: Prolonged use of digital devices, reading, and other tedious visual tasks.
• Symptoms: Tired eyes, with accompanying headache or dizziness, blurred distance vision.
• Rx: Take frequent breaks— close your eyes or look at a distance to relax your eyes.

Dry eyes

• Causes: Lack of sleep, prolonged reading or computer work, exposure to wind, electric fan or air conditioning.
• Symptoms: Sensation of a foreign body in the eye, gritty irritation, redness, itchiness.
• Rx: Dr. Fajardo advises applying warm compress, getting enough sleep, using lubricating drops, and avoiding allergic triggers like cigarette smoke.

Red eyes

• Causes: Eye fatigue, severe dryness, infection, allergy.
• Symptom: Bloodshot eyes.
• Rx: Dr. Fajardo doesn’t advise using vasoconstrictors (redness relievers) because it can mask symptoms of certain illnesses.

Pseudomyopia

• Cause: Prolonged use of digital devices.
• Symptoms: Headache, sudden nearsightedness, blurring of distance vision.
• Rx: Pseudomyopia vanishes after relaxing your eyes. If symptoms persist, consult your eye doctor.

EYEGLASS DO'S AND DON'TS

The perfect eyeglass frame allows people to see the real you. Dr. Sarabia shares some do’s and don’ts:
Do's

• Do try eyeglasses on before buying.
• Do wear shapes that slant upwards (cat’s eye glasses) if you are past the age of 45. (Read: instant facelift!)

Don'ts

• Don’t wear gold frames if you want to look younger.
• Don’t wear oversized frames if your face is small. Aviators can be aging because it pulls your face down.

Have you checked out 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore’s vision selection? If not, now is the perfect time. We’re offering four great deals for the month of August.

 

For the month of August, our goal is to provide you with fashionable eyeglasses, sunglasses and/or contact lenses. To get you started, we’re excited to offer the above four deals. The latest fall fashions include contrasting geometric shapes, mixes of feminine and edgy materials and floral prints.  We’re sure you’ll want more than just one pair!

The 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore frame collection includes every single frame you can think of.  From runway to nerdy, we offer thousands of frames so you can accessorize your outfits with a variety of options and stick to your budget.

So bring your friends down to 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore and try on as many pairs as you like. Our sales associates are ready and waiting to help you with everything you need. From reading glasses to sunglasses, we want you to look great this fall!

Don’t forget, your prescription may need updating if it’s been over six months since your last eye checkup. Each 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location has an independent doctor of optometry on-site and  walk-in’s are welcome, but remember to leave yourself approximately 15 minutes to fill out the required paperwork.

Eyesight The Most Important Of The Five Senses

The human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.  From morning till night, our vision allows us to see beautiful Florida sunsets, our beloved family and much more.  Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our main goal is to keep you up-to-date on everything related to eye care and eye health.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore of Melbourne, FL is always glad to share helpful information like these interesting eye facts with you! We’d love to help you in any way we can, so come on by and see us at one of our 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore locations in central Florida.

Eye Exams Step-by-Step

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is Central Florida’s premier eyecare provider with three locations in Winter Park, Melbourne, and Orange City.  We are proud to feature thousands of frame styles, lenses from the leading manufacturers, and sunglasses from the brands you love and trust.

Every family owned 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location features its own independent doctor of optometry as well as an in-house lab to ensure you receive your new customized glasses in as little as one hour.  Our technicians maintain the highest standards of technical skills with the latest in eyecare technology.

Eye Exam For Children

As a parent, you may wonder whether your preschooler has a vision problem or when you should schedule your child's first eye exam.

Eye exams for children are extremely important, because 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems.* Early identification of a child's vision problem can be crucial because children often are more responsive to treatment when problems are diagnosed early.

For school-aged children, the American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends an eye exam every two years if no vision correction is required. Children who need eyeglasses or contact lenses should be examined annually or as recommended by their optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Early eye examinations are crucial to make surechildren have normal, healthy vision so they can perform better at schoolwork or play.

To read more about eye exam for children click here.

Early eye exams also are important because children need the following basic skills related to good eyesight for learning:

• Near vision
• Distance vision
• Binocular (two eyes) coordination
• Eye movement skills
• Focusing skills
• Peripheral awareness
• Hand-eye coordination

Signs of Vision Problems in Children

1. Gets headaches when reading or writing

2. Words slide together or get blurry when reading

3. Reads below grade level

4. Loses place while reading

5. Tilts head or closes an eye when reading

6. Hard to copy from the blackboard at school

7. Doesn’t like reading or writing

8. Leaves out small words when reading

9. Hard to write in a straight line

10. Burning, itching, or watery eyes

11. Hard to understand what he/she has read

12. Holds book very close

13. Hard to pay attention when reading

14. Hard to finish assignments on time

15. Gives up easily (says “I can’t” before trying)

16. Bumps into things, knocks things over

17. Homework takes too long

18. Daydreams in class

19. In trouble for being off task at school

20. Seem to have difficulty finding or picking up small objects dropped on the floor (after the age of 12 months)

21. Has difficulty focusing or making eye contact

22. Eyes appear to be crossed or turned

23. Closes one eye when trying to look at distant objects

It’s always a good idea to get your child’s eyes checked on an annual or bi-annual basis, but here are some signs you can look for that may indicate that your child is having vision problems.

If your child is experiencing vision problems, click here to schedule an appointment for an eye exam at through our convenient online scheduling feature or visit us at 20/20Eyeglass Superstore.

Why Have an Eye Exam?

Vision loss can happen to anyone, at any age, but many people aren’t aware that 75 per cent of vision loss can be prevented or treated. That’s why visiting Doctor of Optometry regularly is so important.
Your eyes are for life – and unless you take care of them, you could be at risk of losing a lifetime of sight and so much more.

What to expect during an eye exam?

Visit your Doctor of Optometry? Don’t be nervous – getting an eye exam is easy. Here's a step-by-step primer on what you can usually expect...

1. Pre-testing
   First, you’ll be pre-tested, likely by a technician or an assistant. This consists of a series of tests, which may include a “puff test” (a quick puff of air against the eyeball) to measure your internal eye pressure and detect glaucoma.
2. Meeting your doctor
   Next you'll be introduced to your Doctor of Optometry who will take a thorough case history.
3. Testing your eye power
   Your Doctor of Optometry will measure your prescription or the power of your eyes to determine if you require eyeglasses, and, if so, how strong they should be.
4. Looking closer
   You’ll be examined with a device called a slit lamp. This allows the doctor to examine the front of the eye including the eyelids, corneas and pupil reflexes.
5. Getting eye drops
   You may then have drops put in your eyes to dilate your pupils. They take about 15 minutes to take effect.
6. Further testing
   After your pupils have dilated, your Doctor of Optometry will continue to examine your eyes to check for any abnormalities or causes for concern, again using the slit lamp and a specially designed head lamp. The whole exam usually takes about 30 minutes.
7. Final recommendations
   After the exam is finished, your Doctor of Optometry will review the results and talk with you about their recommendations.

To read the original article published on visionhealthmonth.cnib.ca, click here.

Make an appointment – make a difference!

We hope this article has inspired you to visit your local optometrist. Your vision is priceless and a thirty minute appointment once a year is certainly something you should be able to commit too. Getting your eyes tested regularly will help you stay on top of your general health, eye diseases and even headaches!
Want to schedule an eye exam at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore? You can schedule an eye exam online here, or call 407-767-5600

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Did you know that everyone is at risk for glaucoma from babies to senior citizens? Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which the optic nerve is damaged leading to progressive, irreversible vision loss if left untreated.  Some forms of glaucoma have virtually no symptoms. 

Glaucoma has been called the "silent thief of sight" because the loss of vision often occurs gradually over a long period of time, and symptoms only occur when the disease is quite advanced. Once lost, vision cannot normally be recovered, so treatment is aimed at preventing further loss. Glaucoma is the second-most common cause of blindness after cataracts, in the United States. If the condition is detected early enough, it is possible to arrest the development or slow the progression with medical and surgical means.

According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, everyone is at risk for glaucoma.  However, the following groups of people have been identified to be at a higher risk for developing glaucoma:

1.       People over 60.

2.       Family Members with Glaucoma.

3.       Hispanics in Older Age Groups

4.       African Americans and people of African descent.

5.       People of Asian descent, especially those of Japanese descent.

6.       Steroid Users like those who require approximately 14 to 35 puffs per day of steroid inhaler to control severe asthma.

7.       Those with eye injury. The glaucoma can occur immediately after the injury or years later. The most common cause is sports-related injuries such as baseball or boxing.

You can read more about this at http://www.glaucoma.org/glaucoma/are-you-at-risk-for-glaucoma.php. 

Drop in today at any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® location for a consultation with an Independent Doctor of Optometry and some valuable offers on eye exams, eye glasses, sunglasses and designer frames.  You can make an appointment by calling:

Winter Park/Orlando : 407-767-5600

Melbourne: 321-259-3935

Orange City: 386-774-5000

For further information on maintaining healthy eyes check out eye health checklist for 2012.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® is a family owned and operated business with locations throughout central Florida.  We look forward to becoming your trusted source for everything related to eye care, glasses and contacts.  Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Don’t forget to call ahead to make your appointment for your eye exam at one of our locations or you could schedule an eye exam at http://www.2020eyeglass.com/ScheduleEyeExam.aspx.   

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® has thousands of frames to choose from, and has its own resident optometrist and in house lab. You can be in and out with your new customized glasses in as little as one hour. Family owned and operated, it’s a one-stop shop for all your eye care needs. No matter whether you are looking for eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, prescription glasses or even designer glasses, at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, rest assured that you will find “A frame for Every Face and A Price for Any Budget®”.

You can find us at :

Melbourne 
785 N. Wickham Rd. Suite 106
Melbourne, FL 32935
321-259-3935

Orlando / Winter Park

1555 Semoran Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
Tel: 407-767-5600

Orange City

1270 Saxon Blvd,

Orange City, FL. 32753,

Tel: 386-774-5000

Free Vision Testing in Florida at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore

You can get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions by getting a free vision test at any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location between December 15th and December 24th, 2012.  Appointments are required and can be made by calling:

Winter Park/Orlando : 407-767-5600

Melbourne: 321-259-3935

Orange City: 386-774-5000

It’s important to have visual testing done on a regular basis.  These screenings test visual acuity, or the ability to see objects and details at both far and near distances. It also involves the standard reading letters of different sizes on an eye chart.  For further information on maintaining healthy eyes check out eye health checklist for 2012.

Vision screening is especially important for children as it can detect eye problems that are commonly occurring which means they are apparent in approximately 1% of the total population.  Early detection can help fix these issues.

The most commonly used method is visual acuity which is used to evaluate eyesight. Each eye is tested individually and then both eyes are screened at the same time. We advise our clients that already wear contacts or glasses to wear them during their vision screening.  The best possible vision screening result is 20/20.

If we feel that your eyes require further testing, we’ll gladly schedule you a full eye exam with our in-house optometrist. Please note there is a charge for this appointment.  You are free to schedule an appointment with another optometrist if you wish.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is a family owned and operated business with locations throughout central Florida.  We look forward to becoming your trusted source for everything related to eye care, glasses and contacts.  Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Don’t forget to call ahead to make your appointment for your free vision screening at one of our locations.  This promotion runs from December 15th – December 24th, 2012.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore has thousands of frames to choose from, and has its own resident optometrist and in house lab. You can be in and out with your new customized glasses in as little as one hour. Family owned and operated, it’s a one stop shop for all your eye care needs. No matter whether you are looking for eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, prescription glasses or even designer glasses, at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, rest assured that you will find a frame for every face and a price for every budget.

You can find us at :

Melbourne 
785 N. Wickham Rd. Suite 106
Melbourne, FL 32935
321-259-3935

Orlando / Winter Park

1555 Semoran Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
Tel: 407-767-5600

Orange City

1270 Saxon Blvd,

Orange City, FL. 32753,

Tel: 386-774-5000