Jenny Sidney Optometrists

25/09/2017

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The sun starts shining and the flowers come out. You can't wait to drive into the countryside and frolic in a field of yellow. (Okay, I've never frolicked in my life but you know what I mean...)

The sun starts shining and the flowers come out. You can't wait to drive into the countryside and frolic in a field of yellow. (Okay, I've never...

22/09/2017

Usually, if you see blood in your eye it's because a tiny blood vessel on the eye has broken open, causing a portion or all of the white of your eye (sclera) to appear bright red.

A hyphema requires immediate attention by your eye doctor. Learn the difference between a hyphema and a subconjunctival hemorrhage.

18/09/2017

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Glasses are an investment in time and money. You spend time choosing a suitable frame and discussing the most appropriate lenses for your vision needs with your optometrist.

Glasses are an investment in time and money. You spend time choosing a suitable frame and discussing the most appropriate lenses for your vision...

15/09/2017

Have you considered purchasing cheap glasses online? Or maybe you've been tempted to buy cheap sunglasses at a mall kiosk...or cheap reading glasses at a discount store?

Are you shopping for new glasses? Make sure you check out this list...

11/09/2017

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Why is award-winning actress, Emma Thompson, worried about losing her sight? Both her mother and her maternal grandmother, and probably her great-grandmother, have been affected by glaucoma,

Why is award-winning actress, Emma Thompson, worried about losing her sight? Both her mother and her maternal grandmother, and probably her...

08/09/2017

The cornea is the clear front surface of the eye. It lies directly in front of the iris and pupil, and it allows light to enter the eye.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/cornea.htm

Learn about the cornea and how it helps us see the world around us.

05/09/2017

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Most of us have experienced "pink eye" or conjunctivitis at some time in our lives, either as children or adults, or both. We have woken up with red burning eyes that we struggle to open because of the discharge gluing them together.

Most of us have experienced pink eye or conjunctivitis at some time in our lives, either as children or adults, or both. We have woken up with red...

01/09/2017

Here's what you need to know about online eye "exams" and vision tests before thinking about saying goodbye to your eye doctor.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/online-eye-test.htm

Online vision tests are not eye exams. Here's why.

28/08/2017

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With Women's Month upon us, I gotta say something. If I ever find myself on a plane travelling through dark, stormy skies, I'd want a woman to be my pilot. Why? Because women's eyes are so much better than men's. I'm talking super-advanced exceptional vision. Think about it...

25/08/2017

Athletes are always looking for a way to take their game to the next level. This is as true for kids playing Little League sports, high school athletes and adult "weekend warriors" as it is for elite college-level and pro athletes.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/sportsvision/carotenoids-performance.htm

Studies show that carotenoids are the most beneficial nutrients for sports vision performance.

21/08/2017

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As Women's Day approaches on 9th August, it is an opportunity to commemorate the courageous deeds of women in history, as well as to celebrate the contributions made by women in all fields. One such woman is Patricia Bath, a pioneer in ophthalmology. Born in Harlem,

As Women's Day approaches on 9th August, it is an opportunity to commemorate the courageous deeds of women in history, as well as to celebrate the...

18/08/2017

This side dish features eye-healthy broccoli rabe, which contains significant amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin. Chefs love broccoli rabe for its beautiful green color and hearty texture that pairs well with any meat, fish or poultry dish.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/recipes/broccoli-rabe-tempeh.htm

Easy-to-make side dish with eye-healthy nutrients.