Optometry Information Archives - Page 7 of 8

Optical Light Sensitivity

Optical light sensitivity, also known as photophobia, is essentially exactly what it sounds like: one’s eyes are sensitive to bright light.

A Brief History of Contact Lenses

By Matty Byloos

Contact lenses were light, fairly durable, and were effectively corrective by the 1970s. Learn how they came about, on the Beaumont Vision blog.

How Do Contact Lenses Work

By Matty Byloos

Contact lenses are able to do the same sort of vision correction as glasses, but on a much thinner—and more compact—scale. Learn more now.

The Basics of Visual Perception

By Matty Byloos

As a broader term, visual perception involves the type of interpretation that comprises many complex series of actions between our eyes and brain.

A Brief History of Optometry

By Matty Byloos

Optometry as a discipline traces its roots back roughly 2000 years, to the Greeks. Learn more about the early history of optometry in this brief rundown.

Eye Exams Part 3

By Matty Byloos

In part three of this informative series of eye examination types, we look at the visual field test, visual acuity testing, and ultrasound.

Eye Exams Part 2

By Matty Byloos

Professional optometrists often conduct a broad spectrum of eye examinations during any visit, based on the patient and ongoing concerns. Learn more now.

January Is National Eye Care & Glaucoma Awareness Month

By Matty Byloos

January is National Eye Care and Glaucoma Awareness month. Take advantage, and call to schedule a comprehensive eye examination at Beaumont Vision.