Eyewear Trunk Show
Join us for our 1st annual trunk show at Better Vision Optometric Center, PA May 15th. We will have food, entertainment, awesome vendors and door prizes! Click the link below to get the details!
Monday, April 21, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Snow blindness is real!
SNOW BLINDNESS is real!
Photokeratitis or ultraviolet keratitis is a painful eye condition caused by excessive exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from either natural or artificial sources. Photokeratitis is like a sunburn on the front part of the eye, affecting the cornea and conjuntiva. It is not usually noticed until several hours after exposure. The main symptom of snow blindness include tears, feeling of grittiness in addition to pain in the eyes. The injury may be prevented by wearing eye protection that blocks most of the ultraviolet radiation, such as welding goggles with the proper filters, a welder's helmet, sunglasses rated for sufficient UV protection, or appropriate snow goggles. The condition is usually managed by removal from the source of ultraviolet radiation, covering the corneas, artificial tears and administration of pain relief. The corneas typically heal in 12 to 48 hours, and though painful, photokeratitis rarely results in permanent eye damage. Photokeratitis is known by a number of different terms including: snow blindness, arc eye, welder's flash, bake eyes, corneal flash burns or flash burns.
Better Vision Optometric Center, P.A.
910-323-3698 Owen Drive location
910-488-0211 Ramsey Street location
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
National Glaucoma Awareness month
Glaucoma is defined as a group of diseases that steal sight from an individual without any warning. Over three million Americans have Glaucoma, while only half know about it. Regular and consistent eye exams are the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma.
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. Some groups have a greater risk to developing this disease, such as: African-Americans, people over 60, people who have family members with Glaucoma, Hispanics in older age groups, Asians, steroid users, and individuals who have had a previous eye injury. It doesn't matter who you are, you could still be affected and have the need to undergo treatment.
When an individual is diagnosed with Glaucoma, the treatment varies. Some treatments may include medication, while others use prescription eye drops. Other times, surgery is required in hopes to lower the pressure in the eye and prevent further damage. The earlier Glaucoma is diagnosed, the better chance you have of preserving your vision.
We are dedicated to helping you maintain healthy eyes. Please contact us today to set-up an appointment.
Better Vision Optometric Center, P.A.
910-323-3698 Owen Drive location
910-488-0211 Ramsey Street location
www.bettervision2020.com
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