by Alvernon Optical | Jun 10, 2021 | Loss of Vision, Stroke Affects, Vision Problems
Stroke affects a number of physical abilities, including limb function, fine motor skills, and vision. Nearly 66% of stroke victims will experience some changes in vision. Here are 10 facts about vision and how it relates to stroke. Loss of vision after stroke...
by Alvernon Optical | May 19, 2021 | Eye Health, High Blood Pressure, Vision Problems
High blood pressure isn’t just about your heart. It can cause a variety of problems throughout your entire body, including your vision. Here’s why and what you need to know. Just like your other organs, your eyes depend on blood flow to work properly. If you...
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 15, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Vision Problems
If you have a history of migraines, you may have also experienced visual disturbances in one or both eyes during an attack. Not only is this disruptive to your daily life, it can also be scary. So why do migraines have an affect on vision, and is this serious...
by Alvernon Optical | Apr 10, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Vision Problems
Astigmatism? A stigmatism? An astigmatism? Which is correct, and what exactly is this odd-sounding eye condition? You might have heard your eye doctor tell you you have astigmatism in one or both eyes, and he or she may have prescribed a specific kind of...
