Contact lenses are thin discs that when they are on the cornea of the eye serve as a substitute for eyeglasses. The conditions that corrected by contact lenses are the same as the conditions corrected by eyeglasses and include the following:
• astigmatism (distorted vision)
• Myopia (nearsightedness)
• Hyperopia (farsightedness)
• Presbyopia (need Bifocal)
Just as no two sets of fingerprints are identical, no two pairs of eyes are exactly alike either. For this reason there are different types of lenses for different types of eyes. Read below to find out what type of contact lens is right for you. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 16th, 2009
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February 16th, 2009
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Everyone on this planet starts in the same way. One sperm cell fertilizes an egg. As each day passes, something new developed. Within two to three weeks to develop the eye and even after birth, eye and vision continues to develop and grow stronger. In fact, it is not until three years that a child is the same vision as adults. Eye Care is as important if not more than an adult.
At birth, the child’s eyes checked for any visual congenital defects of the eyes. The mother has a detailed family history looking for any possible genetic defects. If there is a possibility of a hereditary or birth defects, the pediatrician may recommend further tests to determine whether the baby is haunted. After the first eye exam, rigorous tests are usually recommended at six months, three years and then every year after five years. Read the rest of this entry »
