Vision problems come in all shapes and sizes, and can often go undetected. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association 1 in 4 school age children have vision related problems, which can sometimes be misdiagnosed as ADHD or other learning disabilities. Combine that with the fact that during the Read more…
Vision and eye health problems are the second most prevalent and chronic health care problem in the United States affecting more than 120 million people each year. There are many who need vision care and are not able to afford it. But, you can help! At Metro Eye, we’re concerned Read more…
AOA recommends eye exams before your baby can walk By Dr. Amy Jankowski When you take a closer look at the percentages surrounding childhood vision impairment, you may be surprised at what you see. Some 60% of students identified as problem learners have undetected vision troubles. An estimated 80% of Read more…
Summer is right around the corner and that means you can expect to see sun, sun and more sun! And with all of this glorious sunshine in your life, you will also being seeing a lot more of my personal favorite fashion accessory, sunglasses. And, with frequent trips to the Read more…
Is something holding you back from improving your golf score? Does your child always seem to be just a couple steps short from the soccer ball? Vision, just like endurance and strength, is an essential component of how well you compete. There is much more to vision than just seeing Read more…
Here’s something that’ll blow your mind…..stare at the colored dots on her nose for 30 seconds,then quickly look at a white wall or ceiling (or anything pure white) and start blinking rapidly. Congratulations, you just processed a negative with your brain! An afterimage or ghost image or image burn-in is an Read more…
Have you had your spinach today? The savory dark-green leafy green, among many vibrantly colored vegetables and fruits, is frequently overlooked, and often nonexistent on the plates of Americans across the country. We often hear why we need fruits and veggies — for heart health and cancer prevention. Now we can add to Read more…
Please join all of us at Metro Eye this holiday season in giving those less fortunate the gift of sight. Our annual Gift of Sight Campaign is going on now through Dec 31st. There are two great ways to help someone in need. A donation of $45 will give someone Read more…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not able to regulate its sugar levels because of defects in insulin output or recognition. Here are some staggering statistics from the American Diabetes Association: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States have Read more…
In today’s technology based world, many of us stare at a computer monitor for hours a day. It’s what we do, but unfortunately not always great for our eyes as it may lead to computer vision syndrome, or CVS. CVS is the name given to a wide range of Read more…
