by Shawnee Optical | May 12, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured, Vision Problems
If you experience a blind spot in your vision, you might have what’s called a scotoma. Learn more about this condition and whether or not it’s serious. A scotoma is a blind spot or partial loss of vision in what is otherwise a perfectly normal visual field. It might...
by Shawnee Optical | Mar 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Your two eyes are the only ones you’ve got, but are you doing everything you can to protect them? This month, we’re checking in on your eye care routine and giving you tips to protect your eyes and your vision. Did you know that many vision problems aren’t inevitable?...
by Shawnee Optical | Mar 8, 2021 | Education, Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Eye Health, Featured
When our vision is normal, we see from multiple angles: the front and the sides. But this wide angle of sight can be compromised by a variety of medical conditions and eye diseases. What does tunnel vision feel like? Tunnel vision, also called peripheral vision loss...
by Shawnee Optical | Feb 23, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Are you dealing with red, puffy, burning, or itchy eyes? Sounds like someone has eye allergies. If you struggle with these symptoms, learn what you can do about them. Most eye allergy symptoms are uncomfortable. But some go beyond that to affect your vision, and eye...
by Shawnee Optical | Feb 12, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Did you know that your eyes can get sunburned? It’s called photokeratitis, and here’s what you need to watch for at all times of the year. When you think about sunburn, you might think about slathering on sunblock before you hit the beach or the pool during the summer...
by Shawnee Optical | Jan 8, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Is one of your resolutions to take better care of your vision in 2021? We thought so! Just like any other part of our health, being proactive about taking care of your vision is one of the very best ways to protect it. In honor of the New Year, here are the top 21...
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