Isthmus Eye Care Blog: Our Mission: Your Vision
Optical Illusions: More Than Meets The Eye
January 23rd, 2019
As you stare at an optical illusion you may wonder… are your eyes playing tricks on you? To fully understand how optical illusions work, it’s important to grasp that the visual system is made up of more than just our eyes. In fact, Read More »
Contacts Or Glasses? Or Both!
January 18th, 2019
Many of us often ask, “Which is better for my lifestyle: contacts or glasses?” Both contact lenses and traditional eyeglasses present distinct advantages to the wearer. Let’s explore what each has to offer and why you may want to c Read More »
Glaucoma 101: Eyes Under Pressure
January 9th, 2019
Human eyesight is an incredibly complex system, and a problem anywhere along the way can lead to seriously compromised vision. One such problem is glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that affect millions of people in the US, making it the second mos Read More »
The Best Foods for Eye Health - Start Your New Year Off Right
December 26th, 2018
With the new year fast approaching many of us try to commit to a New Year's resolution. Top New Year's resolutions include trying to eat healthier, exercise more and save money. Not only is eating healthier important for our overall health, healthy e Read More »
More Than Just Glasses or Contacts
December 12th, 2018
Most of us get our cars serviced annually to make sure it runs smoothly. We also visit a dentist regularly to get our teeth cleaned. But how many of us get our eyes checked each year? Many people wait until they notice a change in vision to see a doc Read More »
Doing Good At Goodman Community Center
December 7th, 2018
A team from Isthmus Eye Care got in the holiday spirit last month! We volunteered at the Goodman Community Center helping sort and package festive foods for 3,500 holiday baskets that fed an estimated 20,000 people in need within our community during Read More »
Unique Eyes Of The Animal Kingdom
November 19th, 2018
We are always talking about how amazing our eyes are! But have you ever stopped to think about how remarkable animals’ eyes can be? Sight is important to us as human beings, but for animals in the wild, vision is a matter of life and deat Read More »
How To Care For Your Contacts
November 19th, 2018
Properly caring for your contact lenses is synonymous with caring for your eyes. Contact lenses are safely used by millions of people everyday. They do, however, carry a risk of eye infection if worn or cleaned improperly. Your eyes allow you to see Read More »
This Winter, Don’t Forget To Protect Your Eyes
November 19th, 2018
Your eyes need protection year-round. Wear Your Sunglasses–Even In Winter You may be surprised to hear that unprotected eyes can sustain just as much damage from the sun in the winter months as they can during the summer, and sometime Read More »
What Does 20/20 Vision Really Mean?
November 19th, 2018
They say hindsight is 20/20. Even though we can reflect on past experiences through a seemingly perfect lens, is 20/20 as good as it gets when it comes to our vision? The Difference Between Visual Acuity And Our Vision Before we explore wha Read More »