by Wentzville vision | Apr 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Freckle, Eye Health
You’ve noticed freckles on your skin and didn’t think twice about them. But what about a freckle on your eye? Is it something you should be concerned about? Called a nevus (or nevi, in the plural), an eye freckle looks like just that: a small spot on the...
by Wentzville vision | Apr 14, 2021 | Eye Health, Loss of Vision, Vision Problems
If you have a history of migraines, you may have also experienced visual disturbances in one or both eyes during an attack. Not only is this disruptive to your daily life, it can also be scary. So why do migraines have an affect on vision, and is this serious...
by Wentzville vision | Apr 10, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Tipster
Astigmatism? A stigmatism? An astigmatism? Which is correct, and what exactly is this odd-sounding eye condition? You might have heard your eye doctor tell you you have astigmatism in one or both eyes, and he or she may have prescribed a specific kind of...
by Wentzville vision | Apr 1, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Did you know that two thirds of people living with visual impairments are women? Find out why women are at greater risk for vision loss and other eye conditions, and how you can protect your eyes this month and always. Women have a higher risk of developing...
by Wentzville vision | Mar 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health, Tipster
Your two eyes are the only ones you’ve got, but are you doing everything you can to protect them? This month, we’re checking in on your eye care routine and giving you tips to protect your eyes and your vision. Did you know that many vision problems aren’t inevitable?...
by Wentzville vision | Mar 16, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Sports Eyewear, Tipster
Spring break is coming up, and for many individuals and families, that might mean a few days relaxing by (or splashing in) the pool. As you’re packing that new swimsuit, sandals, and sunscreen, don’t neglect this vacation essential: Good eye care. When you think about...
by Wentzville vision | Mar 8, 2021 | Eye Disease, Eye Health
When our vision is normal, we see from multiple angles: the front and the sides. But this wide angle of sight can be compromised by a variety of medical conditions and eye diseases. What does tunnel vision feel like? Tunnel vision, also called peripheral vision loss...
by Wentzville vision | Mar 1, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured, Glasses, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear
Do you have a little athlete? If your kids play sports — whether competitively or just for fun — they’re at greater risk of eye injuries. Here’s what you need to know about protective eyewear. You put your kids in sports because there are such a variety of health...
by Wentzville vision | Feb 23, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured
Are you dealing with red, puffy, burning, or itchy eyes? Sounds like someone has eye allergies. If you struggle with these symptoms, learn what you can do about them. Most eye allergy symptoms are uncomfortable. But some go beyond that to affect your vision, and eye...
by Wentzville vision | Feb 11, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured
Did you know that your eyes can get sunburned? It’s called photokeratitis, and here’s what you need to watch for at all times of the year. When you think about sunburn, you might think about slathering on sunblock before you hit the beach or the pool during the summer...
