When you look at an object, the light from it enters your eye through the pupil. The iris changes the size of the pupil, depending on how bright the light is. The lens focuses the light onto the back of the eye: the retina. The retina is a mass of light-sensitive neurons, […]
Continue readingFacts About the Amazing Eye
We don’t often give our eyes as much thought as we should, that is until something goes wrong and our vision is affected. But when you learn more about eyes, you realize just how amazing they are. Here are a few facts you may enjoy: Eyes began to develop 550 million years ago. The simplest […]
Continue readingBack to School – Why Eye Exams are Important!
A typical back to school to-do list includes buying some new cloths, filling the school supply list of pencils, pens, notebooks, paper, etc. and getting a sports physical. What can be easily overlooked is getting an eye exam. Golden Eye Optometry knows how essential a comprehensive exam can be for your child’s vision, eye health […]
Continue readingIs Your Child’s Vision Ready for School Success?
As parents, we are concerned about our students gaining the academic tools of phonics, reading comprehension, math and spelling. There are also important visual skills your child must master to be successful in the classroom. Research shows that 80 percent of what a child learns in a typical classroom is taken in through the visual […]
Continue readingWhat is 20/20 Vision? How to Convert Diopters to a 20/20 Measure
We all hear the term 20/20 vision thrown about to mean anyone who has healthy eyesight. But what does it mean? And how does it convert to the lens prescription your optometrist gives you, measured in diopters? By the end of this article you’ll be an expert on the definition and understanding of 20/20 eyesight. […]
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