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Dr. Hudnall Discusses Children’s Vision and See To Learn

Chad — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:42:01 +0000

Clear vision can often be taken for granted…especially in children. Click on the link to watch a 1011 News Report featuring Dr. Hudnall and the See to Learn program.

An Eye Opener: Overexposure to UV Rays Can Lead to Eye Diseases

Chad — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:18:41 +0000

With summer right around the corner, more people will be spending time outdoors and UV protection will be top of mind. Unfortunately, most people think about the protection of their skin, when they should also be considering the safety of their eyes. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) American Eye-Q® survey, only one-third of Americans said UV protection is the most important factor they consider when purchasing sunglasses. Whether it’s cloudy or sunny, summer or winter, our doctors urge our patients to take measures to protect their eyes from the sun’s UV rays in order to decrease the risk of eye diseases and disorders.

Overexposure to UV rays is quite serious and can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, or, in some cases, skin cancer around the eyelids. Other disorders that can occur are abnormal growths on the eye’s surface and even sunburn of the eyes. These conditions can cause blurred vision, irritation, redness, tearing, temporary vision loss and, in some instances, blindness.

The following top five tips may help prevent eye and vision damage from overexposure to UV radiation:

1. Wear protective eyewear any time the eyes are exposed to UV rays, even on cloudy days and during the winter.
2. Look for quality sunglasses or contact lenses that offer good protection. Sunglasses or protective contact lenses should block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation and screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light.
3. Check to make sure sunglass lenses are perfectly matched in color and free of distortions or imperfections.
4. Purchase gray-colored lenses because they reduce light intensity without altering the color of objects to provide the most natural color vision. Brown or amber-colored lenses may be better for those who are visually impaired because they increase contrast as well as reducing light intensity.
5. Don’t forget protection for young children and teenagers, who typically spend more time in the sun than adults and are at a greater risk for damage.

Daily Disposable Contacts

Chad — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:46:48 +0000

Would you like to wear the most convenient and cleanest contact lenses on the market…ask us, your eyecare professionals at Family Eyecare Center about daily disposable contacts. Daily disposable lenses require no lens solutions or cases, and virtually eliminate the chance for contact lens overwear and inflammation related to contacts. At the end of the day…simply toss the lenses in the trash. That’s it. No solution, no case, no mess and healthy eyes, all for about a dollar a day.

New Air Optix Multifocal Contacts Now Available

Chad — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:13:10 +0000

Our passion is your eye fitness and fashion….and part of that passion involves staying current with new products to enhance your vision and life. The all new Air Optix Multifocal from Ciba Vision is the latest contact lens option for our patients who need a bifocal lens option to give clear vision at both distance and up close. So if your sick of those reading glasses and want to wear contact lenses, give us a call and ask about this brand new lens option….which will allow you to see all the beautiful things this world has to offer…including the Sea of Red.

Kids and Contacts Lenses

Chad — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:57:37 +0000

We are often asked by parents if their child is ready to try contacts. This is an interesting question, and one that requires the parent’s help to answer. We routinely fit children with contact lenses, and as a general rule starting around 8 or 9 years old is a good ballpark age. While this is a good general rule, we rely on mom’s and dad’s to help make the decision based on the maturity level of the child. In general kids do very well with contacts if they are able to handle day to day responsibilities well at home.

Daily disposable contacts are great for kids and adults. With daily disposable lenses, there are no contact solution or cases to deal with. This reduces the chance of complications and increases the chances for great compliance from the child. Kids also do well with the monthly disposable contacts although these require just a little more work.

For sports, contacts are great because they reduce risk of injury from a pair of glasses due to breakage. They also increase the field of view, allowing for better performance.

Last but not least…contacts can build confidence. It is amazing to watch a first time contact lens wearer when they realize they can see without those glasses.

So, next time you have any questions about your child and contacts, give one of our doctors or staff a call at 308-384-6922 for our Grand Island office or 308-754-5609 for St. Paul.