The Gold Standard
Did you know that 20/20 vision is not the perfect vision? It’s the standard measure for normal visual acuity, which is how sharp or clear your vision is at a distance. Eyeglasses or contacts help us have 20/20 vision. But what does the 20/20 fraction actually mean? Reading the letters The most common eye chart […]
Read More
Vision Revolution: Exploring the World of Advanced IOL Lens Implants
Most of us will need cataract surgery as we age, but the great news is that steady advances in intraocular lens (IOL) technology have made it possible for many of us to enjoy glasses-free vision after the surgery. During cataract surgery, the eye’s natural clouded lens is replaced with an artificial lens. However, many patients don’t […]
Read More
Do Your Eyes Need a Digital Detox?
After hours of using a computer, smartphone, or other digital device, you may notice that your vision blurs and your eyes feel achy, tired, and dry. This is digital eye strain, and it affects screen users of all ages. Thankfully, long periods of digital viewing will not cause permanent eye damage, but digital eye strain […]
Read More
The Brain-Eye Connection: How Your Brain Influences Your Vision and Eye Health
Our brains are amazing data processors – let’s take, for example, the way our eyes and brain work hand-in-hand to enable us to perceive the world around us. The connection between our eyes and the brain is a remarkable feat of biological engineering. In this Atlantic Eye blog, we explore this intricate relationship, highlighting how […]
Read More
Seeing Through the Smoke: Protecting Your Eye Health from the Hazards of Smoking
When “smoke gets in your eyes” – as the vintage song goes – it can do worse harm than causing irritation and tears. According to the FDA, damage from smoking can make your vision cloudy, reduce your field of vision, or even cause you to lose your eyesight completely. That’s why the doctors at Atlantic […]
Read More
Commander-in-Sight: A Look at Presidential Eye Problems
Despite their exalted position, even presidents are only human and therefore subject to common maladies that can affect us all. This includes problems with their eyes. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Harry Truman, and John F. Kennedy all wore glasses, while Richard Nixon opted for contact lenses. President James Buchanan had a noticeable eye twitch, […]
Read More
Who’s Who in Eye Care: Understanding the Roles of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians
Our growing Atlantic Eye staff of skilled eye care professionals includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. Given that these differing roles can seem confusing, let’s take a moment to talk about how each contributes to our mission to provide the highest quality eye- health care for our patients. Ophthalmologists are eye doctors with advanced medical and […]
Read More
What’s Up, Doc? Bugs Bunny’s Carrots & Other Eye Myths
Would that rascally cartoon rabbit get supercharged eyesight from eating so many carrots? In real life we hear all sorts of ideas about what is good and bad for our eyes, but are they true? To separate fact from fiction, let’s look into 10 common myths about eyes: 1. Eating carrots will improve your vision. […]
Read More
Shamir Workspace Lenses: The Alternative to Progressive Lenses for Enhanced Work Performance
There has been an exciting new development in the world of eyewear for 2024 – Shamir Workspace lenses. Many of our patients choose progressive lenses so they can change focus between near and far distances without changing glasses. Shamir Workspace lenses go above and beyond traditional progressives to offer a more specialized solution for individuals […]
Read More
Eat, Drink & Be – Blurry? Alcohol and Your Eyes
The winter holidays come but once a year, a special time when we may be forgiven for overindulging in good food and drink. As we at Atlantic Eye wish you all the best in the holiday season, we also think this is a good time for a gentle reminder about the effects that drinking alcohol […]
Read More