The winter solstice means the days are shorter and more people are driving while it is dark outside. Though there are few vehicles driving on the road at night, according to the National Safety Council, half of all traffic fatalities occur at night. Compromised night vision is a major factor when it comes to car [...]
Doctors of optometry are doing more than just eye exams. It turns out, correcting vision is just part of what the doctors at Lake Nona Eye Care are doing. Last year alone, 320,000 cases of diabetes were detected by doctors of optometry. Just think of the impact they could have by detecting early signs of [...]
Don’t Forget About Your Annual Eye Exam! But how often should you have a comprehensive eye exam? The American Optometric Association recommends the frequency of eye examination for both adults and pediatric patients. How Often Should Your Child Have An Eye Exam? Birth to 24 months: At 6 months of age for those not at [...]
How does your vision look for the future? Unfortunately, a new study by John Hopkins University, determined low vision and blindness are expected to double in the next few decades for Americans 45 years and older. A Person's Ability to Perform Everyday Tasks is Dependent on Their Vision Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA 20/40), is [...]