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What is a Visual Field Test?
The “visual field” is defined as “the area or extent of physical space visible to an eye in a given position” by the Dictionary of Visual Science. Perhaps you have opened up this article because your optometrist has recently recommended that you complete a visual...
Options for Myopia Control (Nearsightedness)
During your child’s eye examination, your optometrist may have discussed myopia control with you. Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness, which is when we require vision correction to see more clearly in the distance. If a child is myopic when they are...
Understanding Strabismus and Lazy Eye
An eye condition known as strabismus can result in misaligned eyes and can cause vision problems such as eye strain, headaches, decreased vision, or double vision. In strabismus, one eye is aligned and looking straight ahead, while the other eye is turned inward...
What to Do with a Scratched Cornea or Corneal Abrasion
Even when we are as careful as possible, accidents and injuries can still occur. Eye injuries are no exception to this fact. They can be scary and downright painful, but scratches to the front of the eye are more common than you may think. Scratches to the...
Is Contact Lens Safety Important?
Contact lens safety is always important in order to prevent infections, promote good ocular health, and improve comfort while wearing contact lenses. Now, in the COVID-19 pandemic, contact lens safety is even more important. The American Optometrist Association has...
Don’t Overlook Your Eye Health
There is much more to an eye exam than a vision evaluation and the determination of a glasses prescription. While this is certainly an important part of eye care, a comprehensive eye examination looks at much more, including a thorough assessment of the health of the...
What to Know About Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD, is the leading cause of blindness for older adults in the United States. It is a progressive condition that affects central vision and can cause distortions, blurred vision, and even central blind spots. Because the...
Coronavirus, Pink Eye and More: What to Know About Conjunctivitis
The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent membrane that covers the white portion of the eye. This membrane can become infected or inflamed and result in a condition called conjunctivitis, more commonly known as “pink eye.” Conjunctivitis has several different causes,...
Progressive Lenses and No Line Bifocals for Presbyopia
Due to a condition known as presbyopia, most middle-aged adults rely on some form of reading prescription to help them see clearly up close. There are many options to help provide clear near vision for those affected by presbyopia, though many of them have drawbacks....
What Happens During an Eye Exam?
Having an annual eye exam is an important part of maintaining good health. At Wilmington Family Eye Care, we know your vision and the health of your eyes is important to you, which is why we pride ourselves in providing comprehensive vision exams and ocular health...
Contact Lenses for Presbyopia
Presbyopia is the natural development of farsightedness that begins to occur in your mid to late 40’s. As we grow older, the focusing system of our eye becomes weaker and less flexible, and close objects will appear blurry without the help of a reading prescription. ...
Protect Your Children from Lazy Eye and Amblyopia
Amblyopia is a condition that arises during visual development that can negatively and permanently affect vision. It is commonly referred to as a “lazy eye,” and causes reduced vision in one eye that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. It...