As Sapulpa family optometrists, we emphasize the importance of proactive eye care and safety, including eye safety in the workplace. While 50% of eye injuries occur at home or during recreational activities, the other 50% are caused by eye-related work injuries. In addition to threatening future vision, workplace eye injuries cost time and money for […]
Eyeglasses have never been more trendy, and they come in a wide variety of frame styles, colors, and visibility. However, since eyewear frames are standardized for a variety of face sizes and shapes, it can be tricky to know which ones look best on you. When you’re ready for a new pair of glasses, you’ll […]
Our eyes are highly sensitive to changes in the environment and the climate. That’s why optometrists nationwide are noticing a rise in specific eye diagnoses that negatively impact vision health. The Journal of Climate Change and Health notes: Extremes in temperature and weather events have been observed to affect the ocular surface, resulting in an […]
Diabetes impacts almost every aspect of a person’s physical health, including eye health and vision. Diabetes impact on eye health is so profound that optometrists have developed the umbrella term diabetic eye disease, which includes various eye diseases directly related to diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes, you must let your […]
Almost all babies are born with eyes that appear blueish, brownish, or greyish and typically change color in early infancy as their bodies produce more melanin. Most of the time, the eye color you have by the time you reach the end of your third year will stay more or less the same throughout your […]
Color vision deficiency (CVD), commonly called color blindness, is usually genetic and affects just shy of 4% of the U.S. population. About 1 in every 12 males has some version of color blindness, while only about 1 in 200 women is affected. While relatively rare, children and parents need to have accurate diagnoses early on […]
Most patients understand that a diet heavy in fat, salt, sugar, and other unhealthy ingredients negatively impacts overall health. Still, they don’t always realize the direct connection between diet and vision health. This is why dedicated optometrists care as much about your general health as we do about your eyes and pay close attention to […]
Age-related vision changes are almost unavoidable. However, some of the most common eye conditions can be prevented - or their side effects significantly reduced - by making healthy lifestyle choices, avoiding and managing certain health conditions, and early detection during routine and annual eye exams. 9 Age-Related Eye Conditions In Seniors & Their Symptoms Certain […]
Children are amazingly adaptive. So, if your child is born with specific eye issues or diminished visual acuity, their brains adjust, and they can seem to have near-perfect vision. This is why regular eye exams for children are so essential. Eye Exams For Children Correct Vision Issues & Improve School Performance While your pediatrician may […]
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss, especially for patients 40 years old or older. It occurs when excess fluid creates higher-than-normal pressure inside the eye. This excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss. While the effects of glaucoma cannot be reversed, there are […]
