Riddle Eye Associates

Well folks.... School is just around the corner.
Now is the time to schedule your eye exam so you can clearly see. With so much time being spent on computers at school and at home it's important that you have a clear view.

Digital eye strain can be related to eye and vision problems caused by extended computer or digital device use. Symptoms include eye discomfort and fatigue, dry eye, blurry vision, and headaches. Remember to take breaks away from the computer and get your eyes examined regularly.

It is almost time for school to begin. Take a moment and read the below article from Ophthalmology times. August is Children's Eye Health Month.

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month Visual screenings and communication are the most important components when it comes to pediatric ophthalmology, says Dr. Silverstein.

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This is a shared article from the American Diabetes Association,

Eye Care

There are steps you can take to avoid eye problems.

First and most important, keep your blood sugar levels under tight control. In the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial, people on standard diabetes treatment got retinopathy four times as often as people who kept their blood sugar levels close to normal. In people who already had retinopathy, the condition progressed in the tight-control group only half as often.

These impressive results show that you have a lot of control over what happens to your eyes. Also, high blood sugar levels may make your vision temporarily blurry.

Second bring high blood pressure under control. High blood pressure can make eye problems worse.

Third, quit smoking.

Fourth, we generally recommend that you see your eye care professional at least once a year for a dilated eye exam. Having your regular doctor look at your eyes is not enough. Nor is having your eyeglass prescription tested by an optician. Only optometrists and ophthalmologists can detect the signs of retinopathy. Only ophthalmologists can treat retinopathy.

Fifth, see your eye care professional if:

your vision becomes blurry
you have trouble reading signs or books
you see double
one or both of your eyes hurt
your eyes get red and stay that way
you feel pressure in your eye
you see spots or floaters
straight lines do not look straight
you can't see things at the side as you used to.