Isthmus Eye Care Blog: Our Mission: Your Vision
September: Sports Eye Safety
September 3rd, 2019
More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes! Three sports account for...Read More »
Animal Kingdom Eyesight Olympics
August 27th, 2019
Our world is filled with a staggering array of animal life, and today we’d like to take a closer look at some of the best eyes nature has to offer. Instead of trying to identify one animal that has the best eyes overall, we’re breaking...Read More »
Kids and Comprehensive Eye Exams
August 22nd, 2019
Most of us remember going to the school nurse as a child, covering one eye at a time, and reading off lines from the big E chart to find out if we needed glasses. Unfortunately, as efficient as they may seem, these simple vision screenings don&rsquo...Read More »
Can Eye Makeup Cause Eye Problems?
August 13th, 2019
Check it out ladies: today we examine some potential problems related to eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them. Spring is finally here, and the entire month of April is dedicated to Women’s Eye Health & Safety. And what better way...Read More »
Smart Contact Lenses?
August 6th, 2019
It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of a smart contact lens seemed like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s pretty close to becoming science fact. What exactly are smart contact lenses, and what would they be for? Let’s take a look at a few...Read More »
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
August 1st, 2019
Along with school supply shopping and purchasing those back-to-school items, it's time to make comprehensive eye exam appointments for your children. Conveniently, August is designated as Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. Your child's eye...Read More »
Active Lifestyle for Healthy Eyes
August 1st, 2019
One of the best things you can do to keep your eyes healthy is to keep your body active! Exercising helps us get stronger, stay in shape, and feel great. An active lifestyle is essential for our overall health, with benefits such as reducing our...Read More »
Eye Exams for Children: Why They're Important
August 1st, 2019
A brief examination of your child's eyes and a vision screening by a pediatrician or family practice doctor is not a substitute for an eye exam performed by an eye doctor. Only optometrists and ophthalmologists have the advanced training and clinical...Read More »
Convincing Your Child That Glasses Rule
July 29th, 2019
Wearing glasses for the first time can be a difficult adjustment for any child. Being able to see clearly might not always seem worth it to them compared to how strange the glasses feel on their nose and ears or what their peers think, so what can...Read More »
The Benefits Of Vitamin A And Beta-Carotene
July 17th, 2019
Have you been keeping an eye out for the best vitamins for maintaining healthy vision? The two most important ones for promoting eye health and preventing vision loss are vitamin A and beta-carotene. What are these vitamins and what makes them so...Read More »