Philadelphia Eyeglass Labs

Did you know the condition of your contact lens case can affect your contacts? Rinse your case with disinfecting solution every night and wipe the case down with a clean tissue. Air dry your case after, and always replace your contact case every 2 to 3 months.

You probably already know lots of people wear glasses. Care to guess what percent of the U.S. population opts for vision correction with glasses or contact lenses? If you guessed around 60 percent, you're right.

While the main purpose of your annual eye exam may be to determine the overall state of your eye health, an eye exam may also uncover everything from cardiovascular issues to problems with the brain. This makes your annual eye exam a critical tool in maintaining your overall health.

Ever wonder why your eyes become so red and itchy after an allergic reaction to an airborne allergen such as cat dander or dust? When threatened with allergens, the eyes react by secreting their own anti-inflammatory histamines, which cause surface blood vessels to become red and dry, and your eyes to water and become itchy.

Did you know that one in five children has a vision disorder? Since they do not know any better, these children accept their vision problems as normal. However, if left unacknowledged, fairly serious long-term problems may result.

The problem with trying to use your perception of your eyesight as a gauge for when you should see the optometrist is wildly flawed. Since many eye conditions involve gradual changes, you likely won’t be able to catch these conditions as early as we can.

So true!

Glasses may need to be adjusted occasionally over time as they stretch out or become worn. Glasses shouldn’t grip or pinch your head, but shouldn’t slide down your nose either.

If your scheduled eye exam requires that we dilate your pupils, we will notify you in advance so you can make arrangements. You will need to wear dark glasses for a short while afterwards and you may need someone to drive you home.

If you experience “halos” around lights at night, it is probably because of light reflection. Anti-reflective coatings on your lenses will eliminate the problem. In addition, they make the lenses even clearer.

The word “optometry” has Greek roots. It comes from “opsis,” meaning “view,” and “metron,” meaning "measure."

Vitamin E is a vitamin that will help your sight in a couple of ways, both by cutting back your risk of cataracts and by cutting back your risk of macular degeneration. Vitamin E can be found in almonds or hazelnuts.

If you have hypertension (high blood pressure), you should make it a point to visit the optometrist to have your eyes checked. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the retina, and monitoring is needed to help prevent serious problems.

Just like the initial visit with any healthcare provider, we will request a complete medical history and profile; in particular, we will need to know about any medications you are allergic to as well as any diagnosed illnesses or medical conditions you may have.

Were you aware that 65 percent of our brain is involved in the processing of vision? When we change our vision, we actually change our brains. Getting your vision checked on a yearly basis is extremely important, even if you aren’t detecting any problems yourself.

Did you know that it’s recommended that you have a comprehensive eye exam every two years if you are over the age of 20? However, certain medical conditions necessitate more frequent visits, including diabetes or a family history of glaucoma.

Did you know that using artificial sweeteners could make your eyes more sensitive to light? That’s a good reason to cut down on your diet soda consumption. Other variables that affect your light sensitivity include antibiotics, birth control pills, blood pressure medicine, and some diabetes drugs.

When watching digital media like a computer monitor, an average person's eyes blink about 9 times a minute. Is this more or less frequently than normal? If you guessed less frequently, you're right. An average person blinks around 18 times per minute.

Astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness are the most common non-threatening vision issues. Data collected by the National Institutes of Health indicate more than 11 million Americans are affected by one or a combination of these conditions.

Even if you feel that you have good eyesight, it is still a good idea to see your optometrist on a regular basis. Like your dentist or a family healthcare provider, your optometrist should be seen at least once per year to ensure good eye health.

When choosing glasses frames, there are certain things to look for. Choose frames that fit and complement your face, match your personal coloring, and express the image you wish to convey. They must also be comfortable. Let us help with your selection.

An optometrist will prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and medications; refer patients to opthamologists for surgery; or develop treatment plans, like vision therapy, to help correct for deficits in depth perception. Their work is essential for the good health of our eyes and vision.

Are you experiencing redness, secretions, visual blurring, or pain from your contact lenses? If so, it's important to see your optometrist as soon as possible!

Check your insurance – many of our services are covered by most policies, especially those that center on children’s eye care. Because we work with most insurance plans, we can let you know what is covered by your carrier.

What’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? An ophthalmologist has eight years of training beyond college and is a medical doctor able to fit glasses and contact lenses, treat eye diseases and perform surgery. An optometrist performs vision tests, prescribes corrective lenses and can detect some eye conditions.

Did you know that your optic nerve is a bundle of about one million nerve fibers? These fibers transmit visual signals from your eyes to your brain.