ALBINISM, ACHROMIA, ACHROMASIA, ACHROMATOSIS
The word “albinism” may make you think of light skin or hair. Albinism is a group of inherited disorders characterised by little or no melanin production. Most people with albinism have pale skin, eye conditions and are sensitive to the sun. But albinism also can affect a person’s eyes. When it does, it’s called ocular […]
THE CRIZAL LENS
At Cypress Eye Centre, we do not compromise on our standard and we strive to meet your daily vision needs. Here’s introducing to you some, but not all of our lens options for your daily needs. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or spending time outside with your family, you need the right lenses to protect your […]
Tips To Care For Your Contact Lens
The majority of people wear contact lenses for reasons including convenience, appearance and the wider range of vision they offer. Regardless of your reason for choosing contact lenses, it’s important to handle your lenses carefully so you can avoid infections and other eye problems. It’s important to understand the essentials of contact lens care: caring […]
Polarized Lenses
While eye doctors everywhere recommend wearing sunglasses all year round to protect your eye health, you may wonder which kind to wear. Polarized lenses/sunglasses offer many advantages over their non-polarized counterparts, and should be a serious consideration when making this purchase. How They Work: Polarized lenses block light rays that would normally enter your eyes […]
Reading Glasses: What You Need To Know As You Age
Presbyopia usually occurs beginning at around age 40, when people experience blurred near vision when reading, sewing, or working at the computer. You can’t escape presbyopia, even if you’ve never had a vision problem before. Even people who are nearsighted will notice that their near vision blurs when they wear their usual eyeglasses or contact […]
Red Eye
Red-eye is a common problem that can affect one or both eyes. The redness associated with red-eye comes from blood vessels on the surface of your eye that is expanded (dilated) due to some form of irritation or infection. Causes Allergies Blepharitis (inflammation that affects your eyelids) Chalazion Corneal abrasion (scratch): First aid Corneal herpetic […]
Pink Eye Tips and Prevention
Pink eye is an inflammation or infection of the thin, clear covering of the white of your eyeball (the conjunctiva) and the inside of your eyelids. When the small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed they are more visible making the whites of your eye appear pink. Also called conjunctivitis, it can affect one […]
Beyond Carrots: Foods That Promote Healthy Vision
We’ve heard more than once that carrots are good for our eyes. But they’re certainly not the only food that can benefit our sight! Here are some of our favorite foods that help promote and maintain healthy eyes. Vegetables And Leafy Greens Have you ever wondered why they say carrots are so good for your […]
Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. It’s often linked to a build-up of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic […]
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) What Is It?
CVS can affect anybody who spends a lot of time staring at a screen (Maybe your job requires hours of work at a computer, maybe you like to spend your free time surfing the Net) whatever the reason, your body is feeling the effects of spending too much time logged on. CVS is a very […]