Screening for kids

MSNBC (3/12) reports that, according to Carmen Bunde, program director with Prevent Blindness Nebraska, "blurry vision in a child can cause brain damage if the vision is not corrected." In some cases, "amblyopia is to blame. It's often called 'lazy eye,' because weak eye muscles make the eye drift to the side, eventually disrupting vision." Amblyopia "is responsible for more vision loss in people age 45 and younger than all other eye disorders combined." The article details how "trained volunteers" with Prevent Blindness Nebraska "screen more than 3,000 low income children a year, many of them...preschool age," for eye disorders. Children "who fail the eye exams are sent to their doctors for follow-up care." Approximately "one in 20 preschoolers are referred to" eye doctors "after the screenings." Experts point out that the "best time to catch eye disorders is between the ages of three and five years old."

Schedule online

Does it frustrate you to make a doctors appointment? Setting an appointment over the phone is a challenge. First, you cannot see the doctor's schedule. Second, the receptionist does not know your availability. So, it becomes a game of Battleship. We have one this afternoon at 3....miss. How about 10 AM tomorrow...miss. Can I come in Thursday at 4? No, the doctor will be in surgery that day...miss. How about scheduling online? 4Patientcare has a great system where you connect to their system. Give them basic information and then up pops all the available appointments. Now you can scan your calendar and the doctors and pick the best one for you. The doctor is immediately notified and the process is done. What if you need to change your appointment? Log back in and change it as necessary. Simple, easy, effective. You sunk the battleship.

Good habits for vision

CNN (3/5, Braff) reported, "Vision problems creep up on you as you age," but "good habits...can help keep your eyes healthy." The article provided "tips to safeguard...vision now and for years to come," such as wearing sunglasses, even when it is overcast, to protect against ultraviolet rays that "can cause eye diseases, increased nearsightedness, and skin cancer around the eyes." Because "spending hours in front of a computer can cause tired, aching, and dry eyes, and possibly eyestrain headaches," the American Optometric Association recommended "placing your monitor as far as possible from your eyes, but not so far that you have to squint," and looking "away from the screen periodically to rest your eyes and change focus." By "exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight," people may be able to "prevent diabetes, a chief cause of vision impairment that may lead to blindness." Finally, people over 40 should undergo "a baseline eye-disease screening...to detect early signs of" cataracts, glaucoma, or age-related macular degeneration.

Introducing Latisse

Hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate eyelashes. Contemporary solutions include eyelash extensions, mascara, eyelash dyes, fake eyelashes and the like. All of these vary in cost and effect. Latisse is a new treatment that can grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. Lattisse affects the growth of eyelashes by increasing the length of the lashes and the number of lashes that grow in. Though the effect is gradual significant improvement is seen in most people by 2 months. This prescription drug is FDA approved and shown to be effective by clinical trial. For more information on Latisse and how to get your prescription call Clear View Eye Care at 435-674-3502.

Corneal Molding is great for sports.

Corneal Molding is great for those who are active in sports. The advantage is that you can discard your glasses and contacts to get clear vision through the day. It can be done on kids because it is non surgical and can be adjusted if their prescription changes. It is great for swimmers and skiers because contacts should not be worn in water and prescription goggles can be a hassle. If you are in a physical sport like karate contact lenses can come out easily.

Corneal molding is a procedure that reshapes the eye during night time hours. A corneal mold corrects your vision while you sleep.

For a short time Clear View Eye Care is promoting Corneal Molding by offering it at 75% off. If you are interested in this procedure and how it might help you or your children contact us for more information.