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Treatments for Lazy Eye
Not for the Lazy, this takes a lot of work! The treatment prescribed for you, or your child’s amblyopia will depend on various factors. Treatments include eye patches, drops, glasses or contact lenses, virtual reality headset, and sometimes surgery. Corrective eyewear. Glasses or contact lenses can correct problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism that result…
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Which Eye Care Professional is for Me?
An eye care professional is an individual who provides a service related to the eyes or vision. An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat. Ophthalmologists complete 12 to 14 years of training and…
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How the Eye Works
The Eye Crash course on the EYE. The eye works much like a camera. Our brain works together with our eyes to process the information we see and transform it into recognizable images. The clear disc-like part of the eye called the lens helps to focus light on the retina. The ciliary muscle adjusts the shape of the lens,…