Burgwald Eye Center

04/27/2026

The optomap Retinal Exam is used to get an ultra-widefield view of the retina (the back of the eye)
The optomap story: In 1990, 5 year old Leif Anderson went blind in one eye due to an undiagnosed retinal detachment. He was getting regular eye exams, but conventional tests available at the time made a thorough examination difficult. Distressed by the diagnostic methods available, Leif's father, Douglas, designed the optomap retinal exam.
For most people, the eyes are the most important of all our sensory organs. Good vision allows us to enjoy the beauty of the world, to be independent and enjoy a high standard of living. We all want to protect our eyesight and overall health for ourselves and our family - that is why regular eye exams are important.
While eye exams generally include a look at the front of the eye to evaluate health and prescription changes, a thorough screening of the retina is critical to verify that your eye is healthy. This can lead to early detection of common diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and even cancer.
The optomap exam is fast, painless and comfortable. Nothing touches your eye at any time. It is suitable for the whole family. To have the exam, you simply look into the device one eye at a time (like looking through a keyhole) and you will see a comfortable flash of light to let you know the image of your retina has been taken.
Under normal circumstances, dilation drops might not be necessary, but the doctor will decide if your pupils need to be dilated depending on your conditions. The capture takes less than a second. Images are available immediately for review. You can see your own retina. You see exactly what the doctor sees - even in a 3D animation.

04/26/2026

Have a good Sunday!

04/24/2026

FRIDAY FUNNY

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

TUESDAY EYE TRIVIA
DID YOU KNOW
Canadian geese have very good eyesight. They can see more than 180 degrees horizontally and vertically which is very useful during flight.

04/18/2026

SATURDAY PUZZLE.
Test your eyesight and find the zero in the picture!

04/16/2026

The incredible, edible egg is full of eye friendly antioxidants. Egg yolks are high in lutein, a type of carotenoid that helps fight macular degeneration, the leading cause of legal blindness. You can also find lutein in green leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli. However, scientists now say that the body is able to absorb lutein better from eggs than leafy vegetables.
Eggs also contain zeaxanthin; an antioxidant found in egg yolk and is believed to help protect eyes against damage due to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Zeaxanthin and lutein also reduce the risk of developing cataracts.

04/15/2026

Sunglasses are available in many lens colors. Here are some tips:
Gray – The most neutral tint. It affects your color vision the least. Great for most activities.
Green – Provides contrast and helps reduce glare and eye strain. Ideal for golf, tennis and everyday use.
Red or rose – Block blue light, so they improve driving visibility while reducing eye strain. They enhance detail and increase depth of field. They work well for hunting, cycling and snow and water sports.
Blue or purple – Deliver enhanced color perception. They compliment most skin tones and work well in foggy weather.
Amber or brown – Increase contrast and heighten visual acuity. Perfect for most sports since they improve contrast against green grass and blue skies.
Yellow, orange or gold – Improve visibility of objects, particularly in moderate- to low-light conditions. Excellent for both indoor and outdoor activities.
Polarized lenses
By minimizing light reflection and glare, polarized sunglasses make colors appear brighter and more saturated. They can also make it easier to see objects below the surface of a lake or stream.
Buy sunglasses that filter out 99-100% of the UVA and UVB rays. Also, make sure that your sunglasses prevent 75-90% of visible light from reaching your eyes.
If you wear contact lenses, know that only some types contain any degree of UV protection. Even while wearing your contacts, you’ll still need sunglasses to shield your eyes.

04/14/2026

Today is National Dolphin Day. Did you know:
Dolphins are known to have acute eyesight both in and out of the water along with having a well-developed sense of touch, with free nerve endings densely packed in the skin. They can hear frequencies ten times or more above the upper limit of what adult humans can and are capable of making a broad range of sounds using nasal air sacs located just below the blowhole