It may feel like the middle of summer, but the new school year is right around the corner. Many college students will be returning to campus in mid-August, and school is back in session before Labor Day in some areas. It’s time to schedule back-to-school contact lens checks and eye exams. Recent research indicates that […]
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While contact lenses are safely used by millions of people every day, they do carry a risk of eye infection. Factors contributing to infection can include: Use of extended-wear lenses; Reduced tear exchange under the lens; Environmental factors; Poor hygiene. The single best way to avoid eye infections is to follow proper lens care guidelines […]
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These sunglasses can be used for driving and, in fact, can reduce glare from a long, flat surface such as the hood of the car or the road’s surface.Polarized sunglasses have been popular for years with boaters and fishermen who need to reduce reflected glare from the water surrounding them. But now that many others […]
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May is Healthy Vision Month. Did you know that most vision problems are preventable? It’s true, and Bedminster Eye & Laser Center has some great tips to help you keep your eyes healthy and safe. Check them out – and set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing well. Get an eye exam. More than 23 million American […]
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Researchers have reported that children who viewed smartphone screens more than their peers were more likely to develop Dry Eye Disease (DED), a disorder more commonly observed in older people. DED causes discomfort such as burning and stinging, makes contact lens wear difficult or intolerable, and can lead to other ocular problems. The researchers enrolled […]
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Did you know there is dangerous light emission all around us – and we don’t mean UV light from the sun. New research is revealing the dangers of blue light, a high-energy wavelength of light emitted by smartphones, tablets, laptops, LCD flat panel monitors and energy efficient light sources. The majority of us spend more than […]
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Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people aged 55 years or older. Older people develop macular degeneration as part of the body’s natural aging process. There are different kinds of macular problems, but the most common is age-related macular degeneration. With AMD, you lose your central vision, […]
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