To keep your eyes in top shape and catch potential issues early, scheduling a comprehensive eye exam with Arizona Eye Specialists is imperative. An ophthalmologist will not only evaluate your vision but also uncover underlying conditions that might affect your eye health such as stress or hypertension. These exams are…
Published: February 18, 2025 Read Post
Wearing sunglasses year-round is essential because the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are a constant threat, regardless of the season. Continuous exposure to UV rays can significantly increase the risk of developing eye conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygium and even eye cancer. Therefore, protecting your eyes from UV…
Published: February 4, 2025 Read Post
The connection between eye conditions and mental health is an intriguing and multifaceted area of study. Eye health and mental well-being are intricately linked, with each potentially influencing the other in various ways. Some theories propose that mental health issues and specific eye conditions, such as glaucoma, might have shared…
Published: January 18, 2025 Read Post
An eye exam is a thorough evaluation of eye health as well as vision. Regular exams are indispensable for early detection and management of eye diseases, preventing vision loss and maintaining overall eye health. If you have eye care coverage, make sure to use it. Globally, many people still lack…
Published: January 4, 2025 Read Post
Common childhood infections have varied over the decades due to changes in public health measures, access to vaccinations & medications and advancements in healthcare. Most people can easily name a widely contagious condition that was a customary occurrence in their youth; 1980s and ‘90s kids remember chickenpox, early 2000’s kids…
Published: December 18, 2024 Read Post
Lazy eye, amblyopia, is a condition where one eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, despite the use of glasses or contact lenses. This happens because the brain and the affected eye are not working together properly, leading to decreased vision in that eye. Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes,…
Published: December 4, 2024 Read Post
After the age of 40, many people experience noticeable changes in their eyesight and overall eye health due to natural aging processes. These changes are typically related to the following factors: Presbyopia: One of the most common age-related changes is presbyopia, which affects near vision. Presbyopia occurs because the natural…
Published: November 18, 2024 Read Post
There is no avoiding environmental conditions. Exposure to ultraviolet rays, dry and windy conditions, pollution and allergens, extreme hot and cold temperatures, chlorinated water, and in today’s digital age, screen time, all impact eye health. And each of these environmental factors impacts individuals uniquely. Understanding which of these external conditions…
Published: November 4, 2024 Read Post
Young children often cannot articulate vision issues because they may not realize their vision is impaired, assuming their experience is normal since they have no point of comparison. Unlike adults, children lack the vocabulary and self-awareness to describe what they see or to recognize visual abnormalities. Additionally, vision problems can…
Published: October 18, 2024 Read Post
Each eye captures a slightly different image due to their distinct positions. Our brain processes and unites these 2 images. How do our eyes and brain work together to create the perception of a 3-dimensional world? Binocular vision refers to the use of both eyes to view an object. Our…
Published: October 4, 2024 Read Post