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Stimulating specific areas of the brain can mimic our natural ability to see.

Researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine say they have found a way to give people with visual impairments a semblance of sight by implanting a visual prosthesis onto the brain. Algorithms then stimulate electrodes that let patients “see” figures such as alphabetical letters.

The scientists plan to partner with neuroengineers to develop arrays featuring thousands of electrodes, allowing more precise stimulation of the brain. Eventually, they believe, those who cannot see will be able to obtain useful visual information.

Why healthy people should wear a mask !

People might be most infectious with coronavirus before they show symptoms, study suggests People might be most infectious with the novel coronavirus before they show symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday.

Are blue light filtering glasses for you? A local doctor weighs in Screen time could be taking a toll on your vision. 

What is Blue light?
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Is it a problem for your eyes?
Blue light is part of the visible spectrum. It has short wave lengths. Short wave lengths are the hardest wave lengths for eyes to focus.
Too much Blue light disrupts the circadian rhythms of our sleep pattern.
Solutions: 1 don't use computer or digital devices 1 hour before going to sleep.
2 Use glasses that have blue light filtration.
If you are having eye strain on your computer call us for an eye exam and we can measure your prescription that is optimized for your computer work/ hobbies
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Are blue light filtering glasses for you? A local doctor weighs in Screen time could be taking a toll on your vision. 

What are the warning signs for glaucoma?

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It’s called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason. With no early warning signs or pain, most people that have glaucoma don’t realize it until their vision begins to deteriorate. Here’s what you should know.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss and blindness if it’s not treated. This typically happens because the fluids in the eye don’t drain properly, causing increased pressure in the eye There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common form that typically affects older people is called open-angle glaucoma. This disease develops very slowly when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time, leading to blind spots in the peripheral or side vision. By the time you notice it, the permanent damage is already done.
Are you at risk?
It’s estimated that more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma today, but that number is expected to surge to more than 4 million by 2030. If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you’re at increased risk of developing it.
• Are you African American, Hispanic/Latino American or Asian American?
• Are you over age 60?
• Do you have an immediate family member with glaucoma?
• Do you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, migraines or extreme nearsightedness?
• Have you had a past eye injury?
• Have you used corticosteroids (for example, eye drops, pills, inhalers, and creams) for long periods of time?
What to do
Early detection is the key to guarding against glaucoma. So if you’re age 40 or older and have any of the previously listed risk factors (especially if you’re African American), you need to get a comprehensive eye examination every year or two. Or, if you notice some loss of peripheral vision, get to the eye doctor right away.
If you are a Medicare beneficiary, annual eye examinations are covered for those at high risk for glaucoma.
While there’s currently no cure for glaucoma, most cases can be treated quite successfully with prescription eye drops, which reduce eye pressure and can prevent further vision loss.
It cannot, however, restore vision already lost from glaucoma. If eye drops don’t work, your doctor may recommend oral medication, laser treatments, incisional surgery or a combination of these methods.
Please call our office 801-572-3937 for your appointment .

Are Halloween Contact Lenses a Danger to My Eyes?

Halloween contact lenses can be scary—for your eye health! Decorative contact lenses look cool, but can have serious eye risks if you’re not careful.

Dr. Lynn Stromness talks about the terrifying consequences of not buying from a reputable source and what you should pay attention to when purchasing decorative contact lenses in the latest Ask An Eye Doc video below.

Why do we need a prescription from our eye doctor? Aren’t all contact lenses the same?

“The answer is no,” said Dr.Stromness. “They come in different materials, shapes and sizes. It’s really important that that lens is fitting properly on the eye, that it’s not cutting off circulation to your eye and that it’s not going to be rubbing on your eye.”

Dr. Stromness said eye doctors will prescribe contact lenses that are FDA approved, and that’s important.

“The other thing is, the FDA-approved contact lenses that your doctor prescribed, they’re safe for the eyes,” he said. “Ones that are found at the flea markets or online through unapproved sales, they can have contaminants in the packages. Contacts are like little sponges. They soak up all the bacteria, and your eye could be bathing in bacteria for a whole night.”

Maybe you should be afraid, after all.

Pink Eye is the most common eye infection in the country. Did you know its real name is conjunctivitis? If your child has pink eye remind them not to touch their eyes and to keep their hands clean.CALL 801-572-3937 We can treat your eye infection

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Why you should beware of your smartphone—and the invisible blue light it emits
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Blue light is everywhere. It’s emitted by computers, televisions and smartphones. It’s also the cause, in some cases, for accelerated blindness and eye disease, according to a new study. Constantly looking at digital devices kills cells in the eye’s retina, and can lead to macular degeneration, an incurable eye disease that usually begins when people are in their 50s or 60s, a recent University of Toledo study found. Blue light can cause a “poisonous” chemical reaction in the eye’s photoreceptor cells and, when those cells die, they’re gone forever. The good news: There’s a way to prevent the cells from dying. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the department of chemistry and

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Occupations With High Visual Display Use Tied To Greater Risk Of Dry Eye Disease.
Healio Share to FacebookShare to Twitter (6/18, Sutton) reports, “Researchers found that occupations with high visual display use are associated with an increased risk of dry eye disease, and outdoor occupations have a lower risk.” The findings were presented at a conference.

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UV Rays Can Harm Eyes, Experts Say.
HealthDay Share to FacebookShare to Twitter (5/11, Preidt) reported that ultraviolet rays “from the sun can cause corneal sunburn (photokeratitis) and UV damage that has been linked to macular degeneration, cataracts, cancer and pterygium (a growth on the white part of the eye), according to Prevent Blindness, a nonprofit eye health and safety group.” Prevent Blindness says May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month.