There are several reasons why patients may approach the doctors at the Eye Care Institute about the possibility of switching from prescription eyeglasses to contact lenses. Some patients do so for hassle-free vision correction, eliminating the need for unsightly eyewear that might get in the way of a patient’s current lifestyle. For some, they may …
If someone with a visual impairment lives with you — or if you’re facing some level of blindness yourself — modifying your home makes it easier to navigate and safer to live in. Most modifications are simple, inexpensive changes that you can implement right away or over time, depending on your needs. People with low-level …
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Eye Care Institute Celebrates Dr. Nina Ni Receiving the “Above & Beyond” Award from the Sonoma County Medical Association’s 36th Annual Physician Awards
Optic neuropathy is a condition that can develop when something goes wrong with the optic nerve. The optic nerve is at the core of obtaining visual information. The optic nerve supplies information from the retina on the back of the eye to the brain. This nerve may become damaged, impacting one’s ability to see. The …
