Can Someone Help Me With My Vision?

This is what happens when you stare at a computer screen or play hundreds of hours of video games for too many years. You don't become cross eyed, you become wild eyed. Your eyes are unable to work as a team anymore. I guess I could always get a glass eye, but which eye is more important? How would I choose which one to replace? Eyes are definitely one of the most underappreciated and undervalued part of your body. We take things for granted like vision. I tried to correct my vision once and bought a pair of eye glasses for $400. I lost them within three months, so I bought another pair. Vision is more than just be able to see straight. Visions are the things that help us achieve the future through change. Visions are the dreams and goals that we have that we are constantly trying to achieve. A visionary is one who experiences a vision or phenomenon connected to the supernatural.

I don't need glasses to achieve perfect vision. True vision cannot be lost and you do not have to be able to see clearly or at all to have one. The best way to live, is by creating or molding the present, into the future through your visions. Unfortunately, an eye doctor (also called optometrist or opthalmologist), cannot correct wild eyed people's visions like mine. Though they can correct many other eye disorders like: dry eye syndrom, cataracts, or blepharitis, my condition is permanent.

Martin Luther King had visions and dreams. Sergey Brin and Larry Page had a vision and a dream. Their vision happened to transform the business world into what it is today. Yahoo, had a strong hold on the market for a short period of time, but Yahoo's vision quickly turned into a nightmare once Google entered the scene. If you do not have a website for your business, your business is stuck in the past. Even if you have a website, your website has to rank well in order to succeed online. I have visions all of the time, sometimes I am able to make my visions succeed and sometimes my visions fail. Failing to have a vision is worse than having a vision that fails. The background image for this blog was a vision that I had and implemented.

Other eye problems include:

• Difficulty with reading or close up work 
  
• Blinking more than usual
  
• Rubbing eyes a lot  
  
• Shutting or covering eyes to see clearly
  
• Unable to see things clearly
  
• Squinting
  
• Crossed eyes 
  
• Red-rimmed, encrusted or swollen eyelids
  
• Inflamed or watery eyes 
• Eyes itching, burning or feeling scratchy
  
• Dizziness, headache or nausea
• Double vision

A wandering eye, can be a disorder of the brain with coordinating the eyes, or a disorder of one or more muscles. Wandering eye problems are usually co-managed between orthoptists and ophthalmologists. A wandering eye should not be confused with a lazy eye. "Wandering eye" is also a term that is used to describe when a person in a committed relationship sees someone he or she is mentally or physically attracted to other then his spouse, partner, or significant other, sometimes leading to infidelity or an affair.

During eye exams, eye doctors (orthoptists, ophthalmologists and optometrists), typically use a cover test to help with a diagnosis of wandering eye. If the eye being tested is the wandering eye, it will fixate on the object after the "normal" eye is covered. If the "normal" eye is being tested, there will be no change in fixation.

Eye cancer is an actual disease that affects the vision of many patients. Our vision is for our clients to support cancer awareness, infromation, education, and research.

Eye cancers can be primary (starts within the eye) and metastatic (spread to the eye from another part of the body). The two most common cancers that spread to the eye from another part of the body are breast cancer and lung cancer.

Lazy eye (scientifically known as Amblyopia), is a disorder that is characterized by poor vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities.

The problem is caused by poor or no transmission of the visual image to the tie control sinew connecting both eyes. Unbalanced genes cause Amblyopia, normally affecting one eye. The resulting wander normally occurs under severe stress, it is also possible to be afflicted with blipoamblyopic causing eyes to cross over caused by the shrinking sinew syndrom similarly depriving ones outward visual appearance also impeeding a clear visual image. Detecting the condition in early childhood increases the chance of successful treatment.

While the term "lazy eye" is regularly used to refer to amblyopia, the term is incorrect because there is no "laziness" of either the eye or the amblyope with the condition. "Lazy brain" would be a more correct term to describe lazy eye. If minor and detected early, amblyopia (lazy eye) can many times be corrected with use of an eyepatch (covering the dominant eye) and/or with vision therapy. These techniques will usually not have any effect on strabismus.

Common Eye Problems Our eyes are one of the most sensitive organs our bodies possess. They can be damaged easily if we do not take care of them. However, as life would have it-our eyes can be subject to infections,diseases, and other difficulties. What are some common eye problems? Let's begin with pink eye. Most people have heard of pink eye sometime in their lives. Pink eye is an eye infection that may or may not be contagious -depending on the form of pink eye that ones is infected with. If you develop pink eye, you'll know you have it by the following symptoms: your eyes will begin to water and swelling may occur. Your eyes will itch, burn , and sting like they never have before. You may notice some discharge leaking from your eyes. If you experience any of these symptoms chances are you have pink eye. Don't forget to visit your eye doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Whatever you do-do not rub your eyes as this will only maker matters worse. Keep your hands clean and you can use a wet compress to place over your eyelids. This will give you some relief until you see a physician. Trauma to the eye is another common eye problem. A blow to the eye can cause many problems one of which is blurred vision and of course the other being pain. Other problems may occur such as a scratch to the eye or even hidden dame that only an eye doctor can diagnose. A detached retina is one problem that is very serious and if left undiagnosed can be very serious. If your doctor isn't available, always go to the emergency room to get your eye checked out. You don't wan to take any chances when it comes to those baby blues or those magnificent doe eyes! The third leading common eye problem is itchy eyes. No one enjoys spending a summer afternoon in the park with family and friends rubbing irritated eyes. The culprit here is more than likely allergy related. For most people a simple over the counter lubricated eye drop does the trick, but this depends on your circumstances. Millions of people suffer from allergy issues each year and what works for one person may not work for another. Other folks may need prescription eye drops or oral antihistamines to help ease the discomfort. What should you do if you see flashes of light? This should not be taken lightly because it could be a sign of a detached retinas. Always take a trip to your eye doctor and get your eyes checked . It may not be something serious, but when it comes to your eyes you should never place your sight at risk . Other difficulties may nor seem as serious but they are always indicators that something may be wrong. Any type of eye pain, puffiness, or swelling are red flags that something is wrong. Do yourself a favor and take a trip to the eye doctor. It's better to be safe than sorry!   Common Eye Problems Our eyes are one of the most sensitive organs our bodies possess. They can be damaged easily if we do not take care of them. However, as life would have it-our eyes can be subject to infections,diseases, and other difficulties. What are some common eye problems? Let's begin with pink eye. Most people have heard of pink eye sometime in their lives. Pink eye is an eye infection that may or may not be contagious -depending on the form of pink eye that ones is infected with. If you develop pink eye, you'll know you have it by the following symptoms: your eyes will begin to water and swelling may occur. Your eyes will itch, burn , and sting like they never have before. You may notice some discharge leaking from your eyes. If you experience any of these symptoms chances are you have pink eye. Don't forget to visit your eye doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Whatever you do-do not rub your eyes as this will only maker matters worse. Keep your hands clean and you can use a wet compress to place over your eyelids. This will give you some relief until you see a physician. Trauma to the eye is another common eye problem. A blow to the eye can cause many problems one of which is blurred vision and of course the other being pain. Other problems may occur such as a scratch to the eye or even hidden dame that only an eye doctor can diagnose. A detached retina is one problem that is very serious and if left undiagnosed can be very serious. If your doctor isn't available, always go to the emergency room to get your eye checked out. You don't wan to take any chances when it comes to those baby blues or those magnificent doe eyes! The third leading common eye problem is itchy eyes. No one enjoys spending a summer afternoon in the park with family and friends rubbing irritated eyes. The culprit here is more than likely allergy related. For most people a simple over the counter lubricated eye drop does the trick, but this depends on your circumstances. Millions of people suffer from allergy issues each year and what works for one person may not work for another. Other folks may need prescription eye drops or oral antihistamines to help ease the discomfort. What should you do if you see flashes of light? This should not be taken lightly because it could be a sign of a detached retinas. Always take a trip to your eye doctor and get your eyes checked . It may not be something serious, but when it comes to your eyes you should never place your sight at risk . Other difficulties may nor seem as serious but they are always indicators that something may be wrong. Any type of eye pain, puffiness, or swelling are red flags that something is wrong. Do yourself a favor and take a trip to the eye doctor. It's better to be safe than sorry!  

Oh Say Can You see? Our national anthem was written by an amateur poet and lawyer by the name of Francis Scott Key. But this article isn't about the Star Spangled Banner, it's about your eyes. While you may view yourself as a healthy person who makes great effort to take care of your body, the burning question is this:do you take care of your eyes? Americans spend millions of dollars each year working out at the local gym, but how much money have they invested on their eyes? Our eyes are organs that we need to take care of or else we risk the chance of damaging them or potentially lose our sight. So how should we pamper our baby blues or puppy dog browns? Begin pampering your eyes with this tip: if you get something in one of your eyes, do not rub them. Rubbing your eyes can scratch them and cause the foreign object in your eye to get lodged even deeper making the situation worse. Wash your hands and gently pull down the lower eyelid. Examine the upper eyelid the same way. Rinsing your eye with water can help to dislodge the object. If you still don't have success you may need to visit the doctor. Do not try and remove the foreign object on your own, a doctor can easily remove an object with a specialized instrument. Remember your mom telling you not to look directly into the sun? Well mom was right-looking directly into the sun can actually damage your retina. So next time your tempted to look into the bright rays of the sun , you should reconsider before exposing your light sensitive retina to possible damage. We live in the age of modern technology and computers. Most of us spend hours sitting in front of a computer or a gaming device. Does this cause strain on our delicate eyes? The answer to this question is -yes! Make sure you have proper lighting and take short breaks to give your eyes a rest. How about proper est-do we need plenty of sleep to give our eyes a rest? If you think about it, your eyes are open for more than 12 hours a day. So you definitely need to give your eyes a rest each evening! You can take care of your eyes by getting the proper nutrition. Mom was also correct I trying to get you to eat your carrots. Eat vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, and brussel sprouts. Fruit like oranges, pears, and apples are good for your eyes too! We've all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Perhaps this means the eye doctor as well. Speaking of doctors: you should visit the eye docotr at least every 2 years unless you are over the age of 60-then you should have yearly checkups. So there you have it! These are a few ways to keep your eyes healthier for years to come. Healthy eyes begin with you!