Nurturing Vision: A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Eye Exams
Is it time for your child’s first eye exam? Early vision care is essential for healthy development and academic success. In this article, we’ll walk parents through what to expect during an eye exam, how to recognize signs of vision problems in children, and why early visits to your Folsom optometrist can make all the difference....
Protecting Eyes of All Ages During Outdoor Activities
As we embrace the natural beauty of our region, let's ensure our family's vision remains as clear and healthy as the views we enjoy. This guide will help you navigate the essential aspects of eye protection during Folsom's favorite outdoor pastimes, providing practical advice for keeping eyes of all ages safe while maximizing outdoor enjoyment....
Understanding Your Prescription: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?
When you get your prescription after an eye exam, you’re handed a piece of paper filled with numbers, signs, and terms that seem more like algebra than instructions for improving your vision. But fear not! We're here to demystify those numbers and terms so you can understand exactly what they mean for your eyesight....
Reducing Visual Stress
The current work at home and distance learning models have resulted in both children and adults often spending 4 or more hours per day in front of a computer screen. This is taxing on the visual system, causing eye fatigue, strain, blurring, trouble keeping things in focus, and even headaches. Prolonged eye strain can even interfere with performance in reading and writing. ...
Alcon Total 30
Total 30 is the only monthly contact lens on the market using Alcon's Water Gradient and CELLIGENT technologies to keep the eyes feeling well-moistened, comfortable, and satisfied, from day one to day thirty....
The Eye Vitamin
Eyes need vitamin support too. There are three carotenoids that accumulate in the central retina – lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso zeaxanthin which are collectively referred to as macular pigment. These carotenoids protect our retinas from damaging ultraviolet light and high energy blue light....