What is a retinal detachment? Retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of an eye. A retinal detachment occurs when a part of the retina peels away from the eye. The underlying tissue no longer gets oxygen and nourishment to survive which can affect the vision permanently. What are the signs of […]
If your eyes are painful, scratchy, red, watering, irritated or feel dry MiBo Thermoflo may offer relief. […]
As you may already know Perception Eyecare carries a lot of various types of baby, toddler and children frames depending on your child’s age and activities. One of the main questions parents ask when looking for eyewear for their child is that are the frames durable […]
We rely on our eyes a lot every day. A detachment of the retina can be a scary eye condition to experience, but can be treatable if caught and treated early enough. Knowing and understanding the warning symptoms and signs is crucial to seeking early eye care and treatment. The retina is a thin layer […]
The world is evolving and so are your sunglasses. The latest sunglasses from Ray Ban now integrate the best features of your phone. Dual 5MP Camera Take photos and videos hands free Touch Control Using a touchpad, pause music and take photos or record videos Audio Speakers that capture sound with high quality for calls […]
It is important to keep up with your routine eye exams even when you don’t think you need a change in your prescription. Regular eye exams are crucial in making sure the health of your eye is stable. We recommend that parents bring their KIDS in for their first eye exam at around 6 months […]
Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes or eye turns, is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned (in respect to one another) when looking at an object. Strabismus can be caused by an imbalance of muscle control in one of the six extraocular muscles which control eye movements. Prisms are a common […]
Have you ever wondered how we are able to see in the dark or how we see such a variety of colours throughout our everyday lives? These activities are possible due to receptor cells in the retina called rods and cones which each have a specialized function. The rods are involved mainly in low-light and […]
If you’re a sports fan, you have probably heard about players entering a concussion protocol after getting an injury to the head. A concussion is a type of brain injury that usually occurs when the brain bounces off of the skull during a traumatic blow to the head1. This can cause many health complications including […]
Today we are learning about the retina. The retina is a 10 layered structure located at the back of the eye. Its main function is to receive incoming light rays and convert them into electrical signals that are sent to the brain. Specialized cells in the retina called ganglion cells have tails (axons) which come […]
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