After the age of 40, many men and woman may notice that their vision is changing. Sometimes patients require eyeglasses to help them read, or perhaps they are experiencing difficulty in focusing or fighting glare while driving at night. While these changes are a common and normal part of aging, it is important to make […]
Most patients in the areas of Petaluma and Santa Rosa, CA only visit their ophthalmologist when they notice their vision becoming blurry or their current eyeglass prescriptions not maintaining their effectiveness. However, it is so important for patients of all ages to visit their ophthalmologist on a regular basis for a comprehensive eye examination. There […]
You may have been warned about floaters (those bright little dots that only you can see, which last for a few seconds), especially if you have a high prescription in your eyes. But are they really so serious that you need to worry about them? Floaters may occur for a number of reasons, but they […]
Though everyone is different, there are large-scale trends that can inform us of what to expect as we get older and hit certain benchmarks. When we start to get into our fifties and sixties, we may accept that we need glasses to read menus when we’re in dimly lit restaurants, for example. We may start […]
Sunglasses might not be the first thing you think of when you start thinking about spring. Maybe it’s just us! But, the truth is, we spend more time outside when the weather warms up, which can lead to more chances of UV damage. So, while you’re out shopping for warm weather clothes, consider swinging by […]
Do you have a plan in case of an emergency or disaster? Making a plan with meeting places is important to feeling in control if something were to happen. And we recommend having a pair of glasses as a backup in case of an emergency. This is because you might not have time to put […]
Our eyes are miraculous organs that we often take for granted. Here are a handful of amazing insights into what your eyes can do! Remember, at Eye Care Institute, we hope to provide you with the best eye care solutions around. Meanwhile, enjoy these fascinating facts… An eye test can help determine the presence of […]
Dry eyes are one of the most infuriating vision issues. Luckily it is usually an easy fix. Dry eyes occur when there is an imbalance in your tear system, when you age, from medication side effects, from diseases that affect the body’s ability to create tears or issues that don’t let your eyelids close completely. […]
Macular degeneration can result in severe vision loss in people 60 years and older. The resulting vision loss is irreversible and caused by deterioration of the macula (a central portion of the retina). The retina works as a light sensing mechanism and is made up of nerve tissue. Macular degeneration doesn’t lead to complete blindness […]
Having dry eyes can be a frustrating and annoying experience. The dry and gritty feeling created by having dry eyes can get in the way of your everyday activities. You may not realize it, but some of your current habits could be creating your dry eye problem. Smoking We all know that cigarette smoke is […]
