Sunday, December 30, 2012
A champagne toast is a great way to welcome 2013, but be mindful as you uncork the bottle: warm bottles of champagne and improper cork-removal techniques cause serious, potentially blinding eye injuries each year.
American Academy of Ophthalmology leaders warn that champagne bottles contain pressure as high as 90 pounds per square inch—more than the pressure found inside a typical car tire. This pressure can launch a champagne cork at 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle, which is fast enough to shatter glass. Unfortunately, this is also fast enough to permanently damage vision. Champagne cork mishaps can lead to a variety of serious eye injuries, including rupture of the eye wall, acute glaucoma, retinal detachment, ocular bleeding, dislocation of the lens, and damage to the eye’s bone structure. These injuries sometimes require urgent eye surgeries like stitching of the eye wall or repair of the orbital structure, and can even lead to …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Decorative contact lenses are popular Halloween costume accessory, but many people don't realize these contact lenses require eye exam and prescription from eye care professionals to use them safely. Teenagers and young adults are at highest risks.
If you’re looking for that eye-popping touch for your Halloween costume, you may want to think twice before donning decorative contact lenses. These products are increasingly popular costume ideas, but according to American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) representatives, decorative contact lenses also can lead to real-life nightmares, such as permanent eye damage and vision loss when they are purchased without a prescription. Many people don’t realize that all contact lenses are medical devices that require a prescription and proper fitting by an eye care professional, such as an ophthalmologist, an eye medical doctor. Products that claim “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye specialist” are misleading, according AAO …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Good vision is critical for nearly every sport. Olympians protect and maintain their vision during their training and performance with an array of protective eyewear. Are you protecting your eye sight?
In honor of the 2012 Olympics, the American Academy of Ophthalmology shares the highlights and benefits of protective eyewear worn in several of the 2012 Olympic Games. Goggles: Swimmers were not allowed to use goggles in the Olympics until 1976. Now, every Olympic swimmer uses them to help see under water while swimming at high speeds. Importantly, goggles also protect Olympians’ eyes from chlorine and other harmful chemicals found in pool water. Renowned gold medalist Michael Phelps prefers polarized goggles to enhance his vision when he swims. Protective Eyewear: Basketball can be an intense contact sport, where athletes are prone to eye injuries. One way Olympic basketball players protect their eyes from injuries is by wearing …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
One of the best shots seen on Tuesday evening's transit (passing of Venus in front of the sun) comes right from Wildwood!
Thanks to Wildwood resident and amateur astronomer, Steve Taylor, we all can get a marvelous glimpse of the transit of Venus from yesterday evening. People around the world waited eagerly for June 5 when the planet Venus crossed the face of the sun and partially blocked its light from reaching Earth. This alignment is rare, coming in pairs that apparently are eight years apart but separated by more than a century. The most recent transit of Venus was a thrilling sight in 2004. In Taylor's photographs that accompany this article, Venus is the black disk moving across the sun. Historically, this rare alignment is how humans measured the size of our solar system, according to an online source TransitOfVenus.org. The view is like a front row …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
EyeSmart Week is Sunday through May 20, which means it’s time for Americans to get eye exams. Check out where to go in Wildwood and Eureka.
When is the last time you've had an eye exam? There seldom are any warning signs or symptoms during the early stages of serious eye diseases, such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The only way to catch many eye diseases early is through routine screening, reminds American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) professionals. Stephanie Marioneaux, M.D., a clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, stated in a release about EyeSmart Week: “Most Americans understand the importance of regular dental visits or cancer screenings, but often forget about their eye health until they notice a problem. Too often, this costs patients their vision." Marioneaux said a dilated eye exam is the only …
Anthony Jones
11:38 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
I really dont like the fact that they dont base it on proof & evidence.The only safe way to wear decorative contacts is with a prescription and guidance. more ›