Earlier this month, I answered the question, “What is lazy eye?” where we learned that a standard treatment for lazy eye is patching the unaffected eye. I always felt sorry for a parent when the doctor prescribed patching as this meant that they would have a fight on their hands with the child. Even the best behaved children can make … [Read more...]
Eye How – Coaching for Success
May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We are very pleased to welcome Valerie Manso as a guest blogger. We have known and worked with Valerie for a long time. She has been in the optical industry for over 20 years, we knew her first at Sola and later worked with her company Manso Management Resources, Inc. She ran our first OWA POWW workshops, it was fabulous. We really appreciate her … [Read more...]
Eye Need To Know: What Is Lazy Eye?
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lazy eye is a common term for the condition amblyopia, a decrease in central vision due to abnormal visual stimulation of one or both eyes. Amblyopia is not related to an eye health condition and cannot be corrected with prescription lenses. The condition usually develops prior to age 6, and is often associated with crossed-eyes or a large … [Read more...]
eyeTech Talk: Best Magnifier Vision
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How to Help Your Patient Get the Best Vision From a Magnifier Anyone working with low vision patients is familiar with the statement, “I have a drawer full of magnifiers and none of them work”. To help these patients, you have to understand three optical principles that apply to magnification: Translation of “x power” to … [Read more...]
Vision-Ease Lens Forum To Be Held In Cancun, Mexico
May 9, 2012 by 1 Comment
2012 Vision-Ease Lens Forum Offers Sales and Marketing Training for Business Growth to Customers Expanded to include qualified U.S. and Canadian customers, the Forum is expected to draw more than 120 people from countries around world RAMSEY, Minn. – Vision-Ease Lens (VEL) will host the 2012 Vision-Ease Lens Forum on August 22-26, 2012, … [Read more...]
Eye Need to Know: What is Daltonism?
May 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The term, daltonism has its origin from British chemist and physicist, John Dalton (1766-1844) who is best known for his work as an early proponents of the Atomic Theory. It seems that John and his brother shared a common vision problem-they were red-green color deficient, which inspired Dalton to publish his first scientific paper, … [Read more...]
Healthy Vision Month of May
May 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
May is Healthy Vision Month (HVM), a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute (NEI) in May 2003. NEI is one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . Healthy Vision Month is designed to elevate vision as a health priority for the Nation. Millions of … [Read more...]
Incredible Eyefographic The Future Of 3D
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Global marketing communications firm JWT believes that "3D is the new HD," with the format set to break into the small screen this year as successfully as it has done the big screen thanks to Avatar. Expect further three-dimensional invasions of the living room later this year - sports network ESPN plans to launch a dedicated 3D channel .– … [Read more...]
History Of Zyloware Eyewear- A 90 Year Story
May 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the oldest and independently, family run eyewear companies is Zyloware Eyewear. Founded in 1923 by Joseph Shyer, Zyloware originated in Long Island City, New York. At that time the area was surrounded by potato fields. For over 90 years, through expansions into the global supplier it is today, Zyloware has evolved into a well known eyewear … [Read more...]
10 Visual Aids Of The Past To Help You See Better
May 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
Ok, getting into this more visual aids from the past: What is even more interesting? We still have quite a few of them today, except maybe the microscope goggles and the Specto Chrome. (Source, images and you can purchase here) 1.) Now the blind can see? They would get in trouble today for false advertising. But telescopic eyewear is still … [Read more...]
Eye Need to Know: What Is A Scotoma?
May 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A scotoma (Greek for darkness) is an area of diminished or absent retinal sensitivity. It is most commonly referred to in visual field test interpretations. A defect in which no light is seen in the affected area is referred to as an absolute scotoma. If the test shows that the patient cannot view the dimmest light presented during testing, … [Read more...]
Hurry Register for Increasing Visibility of Your Optical Website
April 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Register Now! OWA Professional Development WEBINAR Workshop Wednesday, May 2 at 12:00 PM Eastern (11 AM Central, 9 AM Pacific) Search (And Ye Shall Be Found): Increasing Website Visibility with SEO & SEM. Part One of a Live, Two-Part Event with Daniel Feldman of dba Design & Communications and The Visionaries Group. He knows the big role … [Read more...]
Eyehow – Win a $50 Spa Certificate – How do you Cleanse and Renew?
April 30, 2012 by 16 Comments
Eyeglass Lenses that is! So much has been written about taking care of eyeglass lenses the wrong way but not a lot changes. Why? Because many optical consumers do not know any better as we don’t educate them enough. Therefore, we would love to hear from you about how you educate consumers on the proper care and cleansing of their eyeglass … [Read more...]
Fun FlashCards For Eyecare Training
April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is pretty cool- EyeTrain4You is now offering online interactive optican study flashcards. Over 700 of these cards are currently available with Rebecca Johnson planning on introducing more in the future. You can test a live demo on the site. Even though I am not an optician, I got 2 right!! There are 40 categories available from basic to … [Read more...]
10 Quirky ‘Eye Therapy’ Cures Of The Past
April 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
1929 Helps You Pull A Cinder Out of Your Eye: Popular Science ; SAFETY-FIRST device, small enough to carry in a vest pocket, has been invented by A. F. Ouellet, of New York City, to aid in removing cinders or dust particles from your eyes. A five-power magnifying mirror, one inch in diameter, is fitted with a wire clamp by which it is attached to … [Read more...]
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