2020: Year of THE EYE EXAM

How often should you get your eyes checked? The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends annual eye exams.   If you don’t get an eye exam every year, your eyes will usually tell you when they need help.  If you find yourself rubbing your eyes a lot or holding things as far from (or as close to) your face as possible to see them clearly, it’s probably time to see your eye doctor. 

Comprehensive eye exams are one of the most important, preventive ways to preserve vision and overall health - make 2020 your year of the eye exam!

HETEROCHROMIA

HETEROCHROMIA: What is it?

Heterochromia is when a person’s irises are different colors. There are a few kinds of heterochromia. Complete heterochromia is when one iris is a different color than the other. When part of one iris is a different color than the rest of it, this is called partial heterochromia. Central heterochromia is when there is an inner ring that is a different color than the outer area of the iris. It doesn't typically affect the person's vision and is benign.

Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

Closed Tuesday December 24
Closed Wednesday December 25

Closing at 4PM Tuesday December 31
Closed Wednesday January 1

Eye Complications and Multiple Sclerosis

Eye Complications and Multiple Sclerosis

Eye and vision problems associated with MS can be frightening, but many times they improve over time.  They're often the first symptom of MS, but can occur later in the course of the disease as well.

Some of the eye complications associated with MS include optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve), diplopia (double vision), nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), and internuclear ophthalmoplegia (impaired horizontal eye movement.

If you have any symptoms affecting your eyes or vision, schedule an appointment with us by calling 770-479-0222, or book on-line at our website:  Edwardseyecare.com.

Do We Have a Dominant Eye?

Just like we use one side of our body more than the other and have a dominant hand that we use for writing, most of us also have a dominant eye.

A dominant eye isn’t always about one having better vision, but rather one leading better than the other because of preference. Your dominant eye is the one that provides slightly more input to the visual cortex of your brain and relays information more accurately, such as the location of objects.

Research shows that eye dominance and handedness are associated, though not directly related. Someone who is right-handed is more likely to be right-eye dominant, but it is possible to be right-handed and left-eye dominant.

Eye dominance can vary from person to person. One person may have strong degree of dominance in one eye, while another person may have an eye with a lesser difference in dominance from the other eye.

What Is Anisocoria?

Anisocoria is when your eye’s pupils are not the same size. The pupil allows light to enter the eye so that you can see.

Anyone can have pupils that differ in size with no problems. In fact, one out of five people have pupils that are normally different sizes. Anisocoria can be caused by several things. You can be born with this condition or develop it later. You might experience it on an ongoing basis or only temporarily. In some cases, your doctor might diagnose an underlying medical condition or other cause of anisocoria.

If you notice a difference in size between your pupils, contact your doctor right away. During your appointment, your doctor will examine your eyes and have your vital signs taken. You should also discuss any other symptoms you’ve been experiencing.

Thanksgiving Week Hours

THANKSGIVING WEEK HOURS

             Monday 11/24                    9:00 – 5:00

             Tuesday 11/25                    9:00 – 5:00

             Wednesday 11/26              9:00 – 3:00

             Thursday 11/27                    Closed

             Friday 11/28                        Closed


      We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving