Children Need Comprehensive Eye Exams
As parents, we want to ensure that our children have the best possible start in their education. Making sure they can see clearly plays a more important role to a child’s education than most people realize. Did you know that up to 80% of a child’s learning is linked to their vision? Good eyesight is […]
4th of July, Eye Safety
Fireworks are probably the most iconic part of every year’s Independence Day festivities. The danger with fireworks is that a lot of people forget that they are explosives, and that’s how they caused 12 deaths and ten thousand injuries in 2019 alone (mostly between mid-June and mid-July), according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report. […]
Why Sunglasses Matter
Summer is around the corner, and so are longer days with more hours of sunlight! Most of us end up outside more often in the warm summer months, and that can expose our eyes to a lot of harmful UV radiation from the sun. That’s why it’s so important to wear UV-blocking sunglasses (though we […]
Allergies and Our Eyes
Spring is a beautiful season with lots of flowers and vibrant greens…but it can be hard to enjoy when you have allergies. Spring is a beautiful season with lots of flowers and vibrant greens…but it can be hard to enjoy when you have allergies. So why does springtime leave so many of us with itchy, […]
Eye On The Ball: Sports And Eye Safety
Let’s play ball! With school and many sports seasons starting up again, we’re all excited to gear up and get in the game! Let’s play ball! With school and many sports seasons starting up again, we’re all excited to gear up and get in the game! While we enjoy the fun, we should also take […]
Staying Active is Good for Eye Health
We have an easier time staying in shape, feeling healthy, and getting stronger when we’re eating well, sleeping enough, and staying active. We also reduce our risk of developing chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart conditions, and type 2 diabetes. What does all of that have to do with our eyes? A Sedentary Lifestyle […]
Your Eyes are a Window to Your Health
The Optomap provides ultra-widefield retinal imaging that enables Dr. Wright to discover, diagnose, document and treat ocular pathology which may go undetected using traditional equipment.
