by John DeLuna | Sep 8, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health
Having your eyes dilated can feel like an inconvenience, but there’s a good reason for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Here we learn more about why this is necessary (and if it’s ever ok to ask your doctor to skip it). You’re probably familiar with the pupil of your...
by Wentzville Vision | Aug 18, 2021 | Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eye Disease, Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of irreversible vision loss in people over 60. While there’s no cure, there are things you can do to prevent or slow this eye disease’s progression. AMD occurs when a problem develops with the...
by Wentzville Vision | Jul 29, 2021 | Eye Disease, Peripheral Vision, Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of very rare eye diseases that is hereditary and can lead to vision loss. But is there a cure? Here we take a look at this disorder. What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? This group of eye diseases involves changes to your...
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 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 | Jan 21, 2021 | Eye Disease, Eye Health
Our vision changes as we age, and it’s perfectly normal to experience gradual vision changes. But what if you experience a sudden change in vision? What might that mean and how do you know if it’s serious? Here are some sudden vision problems you might experience, and...
