by Alvernon Optical | May 12, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured, Vision Problems
If you experience a blind spot in your vision, you might have what’s called a scotoma. Learn more about this condition and whether or not it’s serious. A scotoma is a blind spot or partial loss of vision in what is otherwise a perfectly normal visual field. It might...
by Alvernon Optical | Apr 1, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Vision Health
Did you know that two thirds of people living with visual impairments are women? Find out why women are at greater risk for vision loss and other eye conditions, and how you can protect your eyes this month and always. Women have a higher risk of developing...
by Alvernon Optical | Mar 20, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Tipster
Your two eyes are the only ones you’ve got, but are you doing everything you can to protect them? This month, we’re checking in on your eye care routine and giving you tips to protect your eyes and your vision. Did you know that many vision problems aren’t inevitable?...
by Alvernon Optical | Mar 8, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health, Featured
When our vision is normal, we see from multiple angles: the front and the sides. But this wide angle of sight can be compromised by a variety of medical conditions and eye diseases. What does tunnel vision feel like? Tunnel vision, also called peripheral vision loss...
by Alvernon Optical | Mar 2, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Glasses, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear
Do you have a little athlete? If your kids play sports — whether competitively or just for fun — they’re at greater risk of eye injuries. Here’s what you need to know about protective eyewear. You put your kids in sports because there are such a variety of health...
by Alvernon Optical | Feb 23, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Are you dealing with red, puffy, burning, or itchy eyes? Sounds like someone has eye allergies. If you struggle with these symptoms, learn what you can do about them. Most eye allergy symptoms are uncomfortable. But some go beyond that to affect your vision, and eye...
