Just like visits to the dentists, your eyes deserve annual check-ups to ensure that your vision and eye health is in top condition. It’s as important to get preventative care for our eyes as for our teeth, and that means getting eye exams when […]
Author: De Jongh Optometry
What is an ocular migraine?
When we think of a migraine, we usually associate it with a headache. But migraines can vary in symptoms and triggers. For example, ocular migraines are a subtype that involves visual changes and disturbances. A range of visual changes can develop, which may or […]
Under Pressure
Our eyes are incredible, complicated organs. Many different components need to work together for us to be able to see. This means that when one of those components breaks down, it can cause big problems for eyesight. A component you might not think of […]
An easy guide to your eye’s anatomy
1. Eyelid What is it? Your eyelid is a thin fold of skin, lined with a row of eyelashes. Each eye has an upper and lower eyelid, and they can be opened and closed by special muscles. What does it do? The eyelids are […]
Best eyes in nature
Our world is filled with a staggering array of animal life, and today we’d like to take a closer look at some of the best eyes nature has to offer. Instead of trying to identify one animal that has the best eyes overall, we’re […]
Balancing act
Vestibular system and Vision For most of us, vision is a term used to describe how clear things are – however, vision is much more profound in our lives as just the clarity of the images that we see. To maintain balance and navigate […]
Under pressure
Glaucoma: Eyes Under Pressure Human eyesight is an incredibly complex system, and a problem anywhere along the way can lead to seriously compromised vision. One such problem is glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that affect millions of people in the world, making it […]
Kids Eye Exams and the RightEye
Remember to take time to book an appointment for your school-going and pre-school kids for a comprehensive eye examination. With today’s diagnostic equipment and tests, a child does not have to know the alphabet or how to read to have his or her […]
Change is as good as a holiday!
This month our newsletter is not just about your eye health, but also a big announcement regarding some change in the practice. The Lynnwood branch is moving to our flagship Moreleta Branch. We strive for clinical excellence in eye care and decided to offer […]
Common seasonal eye allergies
Spring is in the air – this means warmer weather and more time outdoors! What a wonderful time of year – trees get leaves almost overnight and there are spring blossoms everywhere you look. For most people, this is the time of year that […]