May is Healthy Vision Month!
Healthy Vision Month is celebrated every year in May to stress the importance of eye health. This month was established by the National Eye Institute (NEI) in 2003 and aims to spread awareness and educate people about the risks of ignoring the health of their eyes. The NEI ...
What role do sunglasses play in good eye health?
Sunglasses play an important role in maintaining good eye health by protecting the eyes from harmful UV radiation and other potential hazards. When selecting sunglasses for eye health, it is important to choose a pair that provides 100% UVA and UVB protection and fits well to prevent sunlight ...
10 Ways To Prevent Vision Loss From Glaucoma
Many people have glaucoma but don't know it. Glaucoma slowly damages the eye’s optic nerve, the important link between the eye and the brain. People with glaucoma usually lose vision before they notice any problems with their eyes. The most common type of glaucoma is called primary open-angle glaucoma. This is ...
Visual Acuity: What is 20/20 vision?
Visual acuity is the most common clinical measurement of how your eyes function. It's usually one of the first tests taken during a comprehensive eye exam to determine how sharp your vision is. 20/20 Vision If you have 20/20 vision, you can see an object that is 20 ...
Surprising Benefits of Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a common cause of poor eyesight as we age. One in every four older Americans has them. Removing cataracts has an obvious benefit: restoring clear vision. But did you know cataract surgery has other benefits not related to the eyes.During the procedure, an ophthalmologist replaces the eye's cloudy lens with a ...
Advanced Surgical Suite and “Light Adjustable Lens” Set New Standard for Cataract Surgery at Barth Vision Care
Longtime North Bay vision care leader Dr. Gary Barth of Barth Vision Care recently announced two major developments that may be able to dramatically enhance outcomes and convenience for patients requiring cataract surgery. First, Barth debuted an in-house surgery suite in Santa Rosa that now allows him to perform ...