by Shawnee Optical | Jul 6, 2021 | Astigmatism, Contact Lenses, Eye Health
People with astigmatism need to wear contact lenses that are especially for their condition. If you have astigmatism, you’ll want to learn these details about the three types of contacts. What is Astigmatism? In people without astigmatism, the cornea of...
by Shawnee Optical | Apr 22, 2021 | Eye Health, Optical, Vision
You’ve noticed freckles on your skin and didn’t think twice about them. But what about a freckle on your eye? Is it something you should be concerned about? Called a nevus (or nevi, in the plural), an eye freckle looks like just that: a small spot on the...
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 | Jan 26, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health
A tear in the retina can be a vision-threatening situation. Find out what you need to know about retinal tears, and what you should watch for. A healthy retina is essential for good vision. Like everything else in our eyes and bodies, however, our retinas are at risk...
by Shawnee Optical | Jan 18, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Eye Health
You’ve heard of high blood pressure or hypertension, but have you heard of high intraocular pressure or ocular hypertension? Here’s everything you need to know about this eye condition, including whether or not you might be at risk. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the...
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