After you have been awake for a few minutes, you should expect to see clearly when you look across the room. If you can’t, or if objects look somewhat blurred when you take your eyes from one to another at various distances, you want to schedule an eye exam. There are several reasons why you… Read More »
Myopia, popularly known as nearsightedness, is currently estimated to affect roughly 30 percent of the American population. However, on the other side of the world, cases of nearsightedness in children has increased at an alarming rate. This study examined the prevalence of myopia among Taiwanese schoolchildren between 1983 to 2000. The researchers found out that… Read More »
A common concern for patients who are about to undergo LASIK at the Roholt Vision Institute is how soon they can engage in certain activities post-surgery. After all, many of these patients are highly active individuals who opt for LASIK to help improve their vision while engaging in the sports or physical activity of their… Read More »
Aging brings forth a series of changes, some of which are undesirable such as forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, wrinkled hands, and varicose veins. At the Roholt Vision Institute, age-related vision concerns are frequently discussed during initial consultations. Difficulties seeing up close This condition is also known as presbyopia. Men and women who are in their… Read More »
The Glaucoma Research Foundation estimates that there are roughly 2.2 million Americans who have glaucoma yet only half of them are aware that they have the condition. Apart from its worldwide prevalence, glaucoma can lead to irreversible vision loss which is why it is often referred to as the silent thief of sight. By and… Read More »
Have you ever felt something in your eye for a while now? If you have been feeling “something in your eye”, there’s a huge chance that you have the following eye problems: Conjunctivitis Corneal abrasion and /or laceration Corneal ulcer Chalazion Dry Eyes If these terms sound unfamiliar to you, don’t worry as we can… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 28 2014
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By: kyjean
The benefits of exercise to both body and mind are popularly known that even schoolchildren will be able to tell you that it’s actually good for you. However, recent findings in research reveal that exercise can specifically do wonders to your eye health and even prevent the occurrence of the most common eye disorders affecting… Read More »
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Posted on: Jun 15 2014
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By: kyjean
Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body are interrelated. Thus, when something is wrong with a certain body part, there’s a huge chance that some of your body systems will also be affected. Here at our Ohio optical practice, we get a lot of visits from patients who suffer from certain eye conditions as… Read More »
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Posted on: Sep 15 2013
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By: kyjean
There’s no doubt that tobacco smoking exposure could potentially harm your health. Cardiovascular disorders and cancer are the most common health problems associated with cigarette use. However, a significant body of evidence has showed that smoking increases one’s chance of developing eye disorders. Here at our Ohio optical practice, we would like to emphasize the… Read More »
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Posted on: Jun 15 2013
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By: kyjean
Recent surveys estimate that there are approximately 2.2 million Americans who have glaucoma yet only half of them are aware of it. This finding will not exactly come out as a surprise as glaucoma itself is a poorly understood eye disorder. Often, people are not aware of the severity of their vision problems associated with… Read More »
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Posted on: Mar 30 2013
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By: kyjean