Eye Supervision

Sports vision is the field of vision care concerned with improving the visual abilities of athletes (and sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels) that are essential for excellence in their chosen sport. An optometrist with expertise in sports vision can thoroughly assess unique visual system. He or she can then recommend the proper eyeglasses or contact lenses, or design a vision therapy program to maximize visual skills for specific sport. All athletes, and especially those in certain high-risk sports, need to consider eye protection. Thousands of children and adults suffer sports-related eye injuries each year, and nearly all can be prevented with the proper protective eyewear. If you participate in an outdoor sport, appropriate sunglasses are a must. Some sport-specific designs may even help you improve your game. Ask your optometrist which type is best suited for your favorite sport. The variety of visual skills needed for sports performance are: Dynamic Vi...

Amblyopia is a vision development disorder in which an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription eye glasses & contact lens. It's also called lazy eye, amblyopia begins during infancy and early childhood. In most cases, only one eye is affected. But in some cases, reduced visual acuity can occur in both eyes. Particularly if lazy eye is detected early in life and promptly treated, reduced vision can be avoided. But if left untreated, lazy eye can cause severe visual disability in the affected eye. Amblyopia sign & symptoms Because amblyopia typically is a problem of infant vision development , symptoms of the condition can be difficult to discern. However, a common cause of amblyopia is strabismus. So if you notice your baby or young child has crossed eyes or some other apparent eye misalignment, se an eye doctor immediately preferably one who specializes in children's vision. Another clue that your child may have amblyopia is i...

Digital rules, and most people these days are glued to a screen for several hours a day, slowly eroding away their precious eyesight. Whether at home, at the office, or even while travelling, it is almost hard to imagine life without mobile screens, computer screens and the television! For corporate professionals, both their professional and social life often involves staring intently at a screen. For these reasons, a lot of computer users today are developing ‘digital eye strain' or ‘computer vision syndrome' and experience symptoms such as eye strain, headaches, dry eyes and blurred vision. If you spend a lot of time looking at a screen and have started to experience any of these symptoms, the first thing to do is to reduce your screen time. Below are some useful tips to take better care of your eyes: 1. Place the computer screen at least 20 inches away from you Ideally, the computer screen should be between 20-40 inches away from you. If it is too close or ...