Isthmus Eye Care Blog: Our Mission: Your Vision
The History of Cataract Treatment
June 23rd, 2021
Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, and the history of treating them is long and fascinating. Over 20 million adults 40 and up in the US will develop cataracts, and by the time they reach 80, half of them will. Normally, the lenses in...Read More »
Swimming and Eye Health
June 17th, 2021
Let’s go over a few eye safety facts before we all start playing in the water this summer! There’s nothing like an eye injury or infection to ruin a fun summer day, so make sure to follow these tips to protect your eyes will you enjoy the water,...Read More »
Important Eye Safety Rules for Fireworks
June 9th, 2021
Fireworks are probably the most iconic part of every year’s Independence Day festivities. The danger with fireworks is that a lot of people forget that they are explosives, and that’s how they caused 12 deaths and ten thousand injuries in 2019...Read More »
Learn to Recognize Ocular Migraines
June 2nd, 2021
Have you ever seen a patch of shimmering light that widened until it filled your field of vision? If yes, then you may have had an ocular migraine. They’re usually not something to worry about, but they can be pretty alarming for someone...Read More »
What to Look for in Your New Frames
May 25th, 2021
Do you know how to find glasses frames that suit your features? The glasses you choose will be a huge part of the first impression you make on people. They’re a great way to show off your personal sense of style, but fashion isn’t the only...Read More »
Sunglasses Versus UV Rays
May 19th, 2021
Summer is almost here; are you as excited as we are? A lot of us do more outdoor activities in the summer than in other seasons, and that exposes our eyes to more harmful UV rays than in the other seasons. This is why it’s so important that we have...Read More »
What’s Inside the Human Eye?
May 11th, 2021
The human eye is amazingly complex. All inside something the size of a large marble, light waves are converted into continuous streams of detailed, accurate, moving images that we can understand and respond to. Our vision connects us to our surroundings...Read More »
Men’s Eyesight and Eye Health
May 5th, 2021
Men and women aren’t just different in the obvious ways; their eyes are different too! Women are more susceptible to many different eye diseases than men, but men have their own unique eye health concerns. What’s more, men and women...Read More »
What’s Unique About Women’s Vision?
April 20th, 2021
When you think of the differences between men and women, vision and eye health probably aren’t on the list. By the time you finish reading this, they might be new additions, because women face many different eye health concerns over the course of...Read More »
What Is an Ocular Migraine?
April 15th, 2021
Ocular migraines can be alarming if you don’t know what they are and suddenly get one for the first time. If you’ve ever noticed a patch of bright, shimmering light that gradually widens until it fills your entire field of vision, you might...Read More »