With the increased exposure to sunlight and UV radiation, the need for protective eyewear should be in high demand. The majority of us use sunblock to protect our skin. A UV coating or transitional lenses (lenses that darken outdoors) in our regular glasses along with quality sunglasses as “sunblock for our eyes.” The occurrence of eye disease such as cataracts and macular degeneration are highly increased through UV exposure. Excessive sun exposure has also been linked in causing an elevation of the white part of your eye in towards the nose. This elevation can then begin to grow in toward the edge of your pupil. These “bumps” can then begin to appear as a yellowish or red color.

There is an area of the face designated the “T Zone,’ consisting of the chin, nose, forehead and eyes. Within this zone is the highest incidence of various forms of cancer. So as you can see, It’s highly recommend to always have a UV coating in all eyeglass lenses along with an anti-reflective coating. These two lense options provide the patient with the sharpest vision and the highest form of eye protection known to man.

The Vision Centers stock only the highest quality sunglasses to choose from. The majority of our designer sunwear use lenses that are made by such experts as Zeis and their equivalent. We stock many speciality sunglasses as Oakley, Maui Jim and Tag Heuer. If you want to feel safe knowing that your eyes have their highest level of protection, stop in to one of the Vision Centers today and purchase a pair of stylish sunglasses to prepare for outdoor fun.

Dr. Podloski oversees hiring general personnel and assure only the highest quality perspective staff are hired after an extensive selection and interview process. From there, the training never stops. We believe that we can always improve the delivery of our services, and this is key for us. Training is continuous and ongoing for any and all of us (from the top down) at the Vision Centers. All office mangers endure a rigorous two-week training including coursework and testing in Glendale, CA upon promotion to the manager post. In fact, Drs. Chiodo and Podloski have completed several three-day workshops and training over the last year and a half.

The staff receive constant supervision and unparalleled training from their office managers. Twice a year, selected staff attend weekend weekend seminars where more customer service skills are enhanced. It’s our goal to continue to be the best at what we do. We pride ourselves on being “Quality People Providing Quality Eyecare.”

Macular Degeneration- This disease is age related as it mainly occurs in people over the age of 50. People experiencing this will have blurred vision that will affect activities like driving and reading.

Glaucoma- This eye disease causes a persons field of vision to narrow while causing damage to the optic nerve fibers of the eye.  Early detection and care is important to slow the effects of this disease on eye sight.

Cataracts- This disease causes cloudy and blurry vision, glare when driving at night and seeing faded colors. Most seniors experience this disease but with cataract surgery the cloudy lens can be removed allowing the patient to see clearly again.

Diabetic Retinopathy -  Seniors suffering from diabetes are at risk for another eye disease. This disease affects the retina of seniors with diabetes and causes vision problems. Seniors with diabetes have at odds 25 times more likely to experience blindness. Seniors with diabetes should receive an yearly exam by their optometrist with a dilated eye exam.

Blurred Vision  can occur for a few different reasons. Temporary blurred vision can be from fatigue or from an illness, or cold . If you are experiencing blurry vision that is more than temporary, make an appointment with your eye doctor. Extended bouts or blurry vision can be a result of change in eyesight, cataracts, presbyopia, uveitis, glaucoma or astigmatism.  Many of these conditions are age-related as well.

Floaters in vision, are like seeing tiny spots or seeing floating strings that float across the eye  every so often.   If you are seeing floaters see an eye doctor as soon as possible. Floaters in your vision can be a result of a stroke, diabetes or retinal detachment.

Itchy Eyes. Are your eyes itching, burning and red? Itchy eyes can be a condition treated at home or need a doctors attention depending on the cause. If your eyes are itchy because they are dry or you are suffering from allergies, you can usually treat at home with eye drops. If you are a contact wearer you may want to wear glasses when experiencing itchy eyes to gain some relief. If you believe your eyes are itchy because you are experiencing pink eye or blepharitis, you should see an optometrist for treatment.

Twitching Eyes. While twitching eyes are very bothersome and unpleasant most of the time it is caused by caffeine, fatigue or stress. Try relaxing getting some rest and limiting caffeine intake. Eye twitching can also be caused by tourette syndrome, panic disorders or pink eye. Consult a health care professional if you believe you are suffering from any of these disorders.

Round: Frames with rectangular, horizontal, and angular deign will look best. Avoid small and short frames that accentuate the length of the face.

Oval: Most from shapes will look good on this face shape. Square and geometric shapes wull also look great. Avoid frames that look too large for your facial features.

Heart: Bottom heavy frames that add width to the lower face or round and narrow frames that make the forehead look smaller. Avoid frames with decorative temples and are top heavy.

Square: Oval and round shaped frames will look great. Avoid square and geometric shapes and frames with colored accents on the bottom.

Oblong: Braod frames with decorative temples and tall frames work best for this face shape. Avoid small and short frames that make the face look longer.

Diamond: Rimless and oval frames will look great with the cheekbones. Avoid narrow frames.

How do you determine if glasses or contacts are the right choice for your child.  First you should ask your doctor which option will provide your child the most benefit. Next you must determine how responsible your child is and whether or not they will properly clean and disinfect their contacts. Improper disinfection and care will cause eye infections in your child.  If you feel contacts are the better choice for your child but fear they will not care for them properly, daily disposable contacts are a great choice. If your child is an athlete contacts are a great choice.

Prevention is always better than correction. Sun protection is very important for a child’s eyes.  Have your child wear sunglasses outdoors at all times. And not just stylish glasses, sun glasses with UV protection. Children are the most sensitive to UV rays with the eyes for the first 18 years. UV exposure can lead to conditions like cataracts that will not surface until old age.

First you should not that these contacts are not vision enhancing and generally not purchased through an optometrists office. When you get contact lenses from an eye doctor they are fitted for your eye. These decorative contacts are not custom fitted and can cause irritation or minor to major injuries to your eye. If you are not familiar with how to care for contacts, store them and clean them properly there is a risk of causing an infection to the eye from improper disinfection.

However, if you are considering a wild decorative pair of contacts for your Halloween costume this year, consult your optometrist las vegas.Schedule an appointment at your optometrist’s office to have your doctor perform an eye exam. The eye doctor can get the correct measurements and prescription for your eyes and assist you in ordering a pair of decorative contacts that are custom fit to you as well as from a reliable manufacturer. Your eye doctor will also teach you how to properly care for contact lenses.

An eye care specialist such as an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and optician can easily treat these symptoms of poor vision in children. An Ophthalmologist is a doctor that performs extensive eye exams and treats adult and children’s eyes with corrective lenses. They also can perform eye surgeries and offer more in depth diagnosis. Optometrists offer eye exams, treatments for common eye disorders and can diagnose certain eye diseases. However, they do not perform any major eye surgeries. An Optician assembles, fits, sells and fills prescriptions for eyeglasses. Depending on what type of eye or vision problems your child is experiencing there is a specialist that can treat your child’s problem.

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