The refraction is the process of determining a glasses or contact lens prescriptions. To many people, the refraction is just the number on the lens that allows one to see the 20/20 visual acuity line. After one reaches adulthood, many people assume that this number should not change much just like their shoe size. Many… Continue reading What is a Refraction?
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It’s not Just Optics, It’s An Art
This is an insightful piece from our receptionist Kathryn about glasses beyond just the optics and offering hope. My observations are mainly through contact with our patients, not from a clinical perspective. My observations tell me that vision can be a “moving target”. You need a good diagnostician to determine what may benefit and help… Continue reading It’s not Just Optics, It’s An Art
Ocular Albinism
About a month ago, Dr. Ho taught a cow eyeball dissection to a grade 7 science glass. Many of the students noted the excess dark pigment which rubbed off many of the structures within the eye which naturally led to some discussion of albinism. Albinism is a condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment… Continue reading Ocular Albinism
Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity
Decreases in contrast sensitivity and altered color perception can occur as a result from many eye conditions, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration to name a few, as well as some congenital eye diseases. Contrast sensitivity plays an important role in helping distinguish an object from its background. How Contrast Sensitivity Impacts… Continue reading Through Rose-Colored Glasses… The importance of Contrast Sensitivity