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What are some of my choices for contacts? Although the standard “hard lens” introduced in the 1950’s are still around, newer materials developed have made these lenses virtually obsolete. Two types of contacts are fit today, Soft and Rigid gas permeable (RGP)  Soft contact lenses, first introduced 30 years ago,...

The Cornea is the part of the eye that is altered during the LASIK procedure.  The Cornea is an optically clear tissue composed of several layers, the most anterior of which is the Corneal Epithelium.  The Corneal Epithelium is an epidermal layer of cells which, when damaged, regenerates quickly, often...

“The Taco Test” Contact lenses can be difficult to handle for a variety of reasons and even for the most experienced of contact lens wearers! Here are some tips to help you insert, remove and handle your lenses. How to tell right-side up from inside out Your lens should be...

What Causes Chronic Eye Irritation? ANTERIOR BLEPHARITIS Patients have crusting irritation at the base of lashes without variation throughout the days onset is insidious. MEDICAMENTOSA Patients complain of burning and irritation without variation throughout the day. Symptoms are equivalent throughout the day because overuse of topical medications promotes damage. You...

Eyestrain Relaxation Exercise The room should be totally dark and quiet. Make sure there will be no interruptions. Music does not help this exercise. It works best on cool, cotton sheets. The temperature in the room should be somewhat cool as well. Lay on your back, close your eyes and...

Vision changes for mommy – 50% of women will have noticeable vision changes Very few changes first 2 trimesters Blurry vision or vision changes may be noticed third trimester through 3 months post partum Separate visual changes from hormonal / neurological changes Remember: visual change may not be pregnancy related – may...

Bifocal Glasses Bifocal literally means “two focuses.” It is meant to describe eyeglass lenses that enable the user to see clearly at two different distance ranges through one lens. Benjamin Franklin is credited with inventing the first bifocal lens by gluing two lens halves from two different lens prescriptions together....

How to Remove Lenses from Case or Package Removing contact lenses from the case or package should be a delicate process. Your lenses are are fragile and can tear. The most common way to tear a lens is from handling the lens as it is removed or replaced into it's...

Video Display Terminals (Vdt’s) and Vision The increased use of computers in the workplace has brought about the development of a number of health concerns.  Many individuals who work at a computer video display terminal (VDT) report a high level of job-related complaints and symptoms, including ocular discomfort, muscular strain and stress.  The level...

Instructions for Cleaning a Soft Contact Lens With “No-Rub” Solution Wash your hands thoroughly using a pure soap that does not contain additives - anti-bacterial pump soap is the best. Be sure to rinse all soap off of your hands before handling contact lens. If necessary, use a fingernail brush...

There are many options available to reduce the appearance of thick eyeglass lenses. Thick lenses not only are cosmetically unappealing but they also add to the weight of the glasses, making the eyeglasses uncomfortable. Here we discuss tricks of the trade (like using high index lenses) to make your eyeglasses...

The retina is a clear, thin light sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. It is made up of layers of nerve cells that arrive from the optic nerve through the back of the eye. The fibers spread out from the center of the optic nerve in every direction (kind...

A prospective, nonrandomized cohort study evaluated corneal changes and ocular aberrations during an orthokeratology test. Fourteen myopic patients (26 eyes) underwent an orthokeratology fitting test with the BE contact lens (Ultravision Pty, Ltd, Brisbane, Australia). Best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), subjective cycloplegic refraction, biomicroscopy, corneal topography,...

Ensure your doctor performs a manifest refraction as well as a Cycloplegic refraction and that your surgeon is aware of both of these results, both for health and visual outcome. Ensure that the results of the manifest refraction and the cycloplegic refraction do not differ by more than ¾ diopters...

Standard LASIK involves correcting refractive error (myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism) as calculated through lens elements utilized in standard eye care refractions. Custom LASIK involves using sophisticated tools known as aberrometers which use near infrared light to determine how your eye alters light layer by layer as it travels through the elements of your eye....

GLAUCOMA as a disease is highly misunderstood by the public. You can have perfect vision and still suffer from the potential blinding condition, with no symptoms. Glaucoma as a disease, exists in two different forms; Open Angle Glaucoma and Closed Angle Glaucoma. The Glaucomas are blinding conditions occurring when the...

Are you choosing the right supplement for you? The AREDS study (Age Related Eye Disease Study) was designed to:learn more about the natural history and risk factors of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract and evaluate the effect of high doses of antioxidants and zinc on the progression of AMD...

Contact Lens Compliance and Eye Health Concerns If you have not been in for a contact lens check-up within the calendar year, we hope to help you understand the importance of regular eye care and risks associated with long term contact lens use. The contact lens sits directly on the...

Have you heard about the new revolution in biotech? I’m not talking about the unraveling of the human genome. I’m talking about the recent discovery and isolation of human Stem Cells. Stem cells are the previously hypothesized, elusive cells in everyone’s body capable of transforming into any tissue or organ...

Ultraviolet (UV) Protective Coating Our eyes are affected by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Overexposure to UV light contributes to the development of cataracts, retinal damage and other eye problems. Experts report that as much as 80% of UV damage to our eyes occurs before the age of 18, making it...

There are many different situations that require protection of your eyes and your eyesight. According to Prevent Blindness America, nearly 1 million eye injuries occur every year at home, at work and while playing sports. “Believe it or not, the average home is full of dangers that often go unnoticed. In...

Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care now offer the "Gentle Vision Shaping System"; contact lens devices worn overnight which brace your current prescription much like dental retainers brace your teeth. Also known as OrthoK, Orthokeratology, CRT, corneal refractive therapy etc, If you are bothered by annual changes in your eyeglass and...

Inside of the eye is a structure called the Lens. The Lens helps the eye to focus, like a lens in a pair of eyeglasses may help someone to focus. Our Lens allows for us to focus or unfocus, enabling us to view objects at different distances. The Lens of...

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified DNA elements that control when and where genes linked to blindness are "switched on," a finding that may help treat some of the almost 200 inherited forms of blindness. Using a computational analysis of DNA to search for...

Sunglasses are important for a variety of reasons. They are essential for preventing sun damage to your eyes while at the same time, improving your vision and visual comfort. They can also help you make a unique fashion statement. Our eyes are affected by exposure to the rays of ultraviolet...

The never ending struggle to go "paperless" continues at Dr. Glazier's office with brand new office software and networking capabilities. We continue to stay at the forefront of technology in the eye care industry. We utilize a technology called Frequency Doubling Perimetry (FDP), a very quick and simple method of...

Difficulty attempting to view distance objects is cause for most visits to the eye doctor. Road signs may seem a little blurry at first, then it becomes difficult to see the TV set or the jersey numbers on the basketball players at the arena. Examination by an eyecare professional usually...

Differentiating Meibomitis (Meibomian Dysfunction) from Dry Eye Syndrome For more information on red eyes, check out these resources: » Facts About Dry Eye from NIH » Learn About the Power of Restasis Patients with dry eye, either from decreased tear production or increased evaporation of tears, most frequently complain of chronic sandy-gritty...

Cross Section of Astigmatic Eye Astigmatism is the term used to describe a vision error where light that enters the eye is focused at two points instead of one point inside the eye. The ideal cornea centrally is a slice off of a sphere, where the radius of curvature is...

Light rays that are reflected off objects must travel through the refractive elements of the eye and be focused to a point image on the Retina, or back surface of the eye, in order to see clearly. With Hyperopia, or Farsightedness, the eye is not powerful enough to focus light...

Aristotle (384-322 BC) is credited with the first observation of myopia as a visual condition. Galen created the term myopia from Myein (to close) and pos (eye) as he observed individuals with myopia close the eyes (squint) to see better. In order to understand Myopia, one must understand basic eye physiology. Light...

Vision is the product of sight. It is our interpretation of the world around us as seen through the eyes. Sight occurs when light reflected off an object travels through the various refractive elements of our eye and reaches cells of the retina which covers the back of the eye....

A comprehensive eye exam includes many diagnostic tests and procedures which are used to evaluate the quality of your vision and the health of your eyes,. Here are some tests you are likely to encounter at your annual eye examination: a. Autorefraction and Aberrometer These are automated tests performed by...