Dr Yasir Masadeh - Main Street Optical

A good tip for maintaining your glasses lenses is to avoid using tissue or toilet paper to clean them. Paper can scratch your lenses because it is made of wood, whereas cloth is smooth and thus less likely to scratch your investment.

Is astigmatism an eye disease? That is a common misconception. Astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness are all primarily due to the way the eye is shaped, as opposed to a condition or disease that can be treated, or through preventive actions, possibly avoided.

Smoking, heart disease and diabetes can all affect your eyes. High blood pressure also causes eyestrain by placing too much pressure on the eye.

Regular eye exams are important, as they can pick up early symptoms of a number of health issues. These include cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even arthritis.

Regular visits to your optometrist are important. This is an excellent way to prevent or catch early any eye diseases that could potentially develop into dangerous infections or even loss of eyesight.

Did you know that most people develop cataracts when they get older? A cataract occurs when vision is affected due to a clouding of the eye lens. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than half of Americans who are at least 80 years old “either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.”

Were you aware that newborn babies don’t actually produce tears? They of course making crying sounds, but the tears don’t start flowing until they are about 4-13 weeks old!

Do you work in front of a computer all day? Experts say that won’t damage your eyes, but because people blink less often while in front of computers, some eye irritation is possible because your eyes become drier than usual. Take regular breaks during the day and consider eye drops.

If you wear glasses to see distances, but find you often need help reading small print, it may be time to ask your optometrist about bifocals. On these glasses—which are often seamless and look like any other pair—the bottom portion of the lens acts as a magnifying glass.

There are several different types of eye surgeries designed to reshape the cornea: LASIK, RK (radial keratotomy), or PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). LASIK and PRK use a laser, whereas RK uses a knife to cut slits in the cornea and reshape it.

Did you know that all babies are born color blind? However, our adult eyes are able to detect around 10 million different colors. They have a skill so subtle that we can even distinguish between 500 various shades of grey.

Did you know that the most common eye disorders in the United States relate to refractive errors? This means that the eye does not focus images properly. The four most frequent refractive errors are nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia.

Whether you’re mowing the lawn, wood working, or changing your oil, you should wear polycarbonate safety glasses, which can be bought for a few dollars in many home improvement stores. Polycarbonate safety glasses are about ten times stronger than most other plastics and offer protection against flying rocks, sawdust, and chemical splashes.

It’s said that 70 percent to 80 percent of what we learn is through our eyes, and that one out of every four children has a visual problem that can actually affect their learning. Visual perception and eye movement testing are said to be great predictors of academic performance.

Did you know that children can begin seeing an optometrist as early as 6 months of age? This can be a good assurance that your baby’s vision is working properly and all eye functions are developing correctly.

Did you know there are other types of cataracts in addition to age-related cataracts? Secondary cataracts form after surgery or as a response to other health issues. Traumatic cataracts can sometimes develop years after a trauma. A fairly small number of infants are born with cataracts or develop them at an early age. These are called congenital cataracts.

If you wear corrective glasses or contacts, you’re not alone. Data compiled by the American Academy of Ophthalmology indicates more than 150 million Americans aged 40 or older wear corrective eyewear to compensate for nearsightedness, farsightedness, or similar non-threatening vision conditions.

We recognize that eyeglasses have the ability to dramatically change anyone’s appearance – especially when you’ve never worn glasses before. Rest assured that our team is happy to help you find the right pair of frames for the look you want to create.

Clear or 20/20 vision occurs when light passes through the cornea and focuses precisely on the retina. The condition known as "presbyopia" or "farsightedness" occurs when the light focuses behind rather than on the retina.

Glaucoma can harm your eye’s optic nerve. As a result, you can experience a loss in vision or blindness. Early detection and treatment can help from severe loss in vision. For this reason, it’s important to get regular eye examinations.

Visual field testing is done with the opposite eye covered to avoid any errors. The patient is asked to look straight ahead to test the peripheral vision. In addition, the test can detect signs of macular degeneration, glaucoma, as well as other conditions.

Nearsightedness usually occurs when your eye is too long or has a cornea that's curved too steeply. This causes the light rays entering each eye to focus in front of the retina, instead of on the retina, leading to blurry images.

According to some reports, a majority of the population will be wearing eye glasses by the time they are 60. From our mid-forties onwards, the muscles in our eyes become weaker and this is just a part of the natural aging process.

Make sure you come in once a year to get your eyes checked, even if you don’t wear glasses. As you get older, there’s a possibility your eyes can start to break down, so an exam is necessary.

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.

There are numerous ways for patients with astigmatism to have clear vision, some of which include wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, or have a laser or refractive surgery procedure.

The Kinetic Goldman field is a visual test that uses a mobile stimulus that is moved by the examiner. A single test light is moved towards the central vision from the peripheral vision until the patient detects it.

Remember, some lines of work are more dangerous to your eye health than others. If you work with chemicals or around sparks from machinery or welding, be sure to wear protective eyewear.

A photo of Winston Churchill’s office during World War II shows a desk covered with stacks of paper anchored with domed reading stones not paperweights. Why? Reading stones relieved tired eyes by magnifying words and images on a printed page.

When you suffer from severe seasonal allergies, you may find that wearing your contact lenses is mission impossible. Remember, there’s no reason why you can’t wear your backup pair of glasses whenever the weather isn’t conducive to your contacts.