It’s the time of year when kids (and parents) are gearing up for back to school. Your child may receive a vision screening at his/her school to help identify if they have any vision problems. Many times vision screenings miss more than they find and may actually inhibit the early diagnosis of vision problems. A […]
At Vision Source Mustang, we are all excited to celebrate our country’s Independence Day, and will be closing the office on July 4th. During this day of celebration, please be careful as you handle and observe fireworks. Did you know 1 in 6 firework injuries damages the eyes? To help prevent eye injury this Independence […]
For the month of June, we’re focusing on cataract awareness. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s normally clear lens, which leads to a progressive blurring or dimming of vision. It is the world’s leading cause of blindness and among the most common conditions related to aging – by age 65, you have a 50 […]
For the month of May, we’re focusing on UV awareness. Most people are aware that UV rays can damage the skin, however many people don’t realize that UV rays are also damaging to the eyes. If your eyes are exposed to too much UV rays, you may experience photokeratitis. Symptoms include: red eyes, the feeling that […]
Often called “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is an increase in the intraocular pressure of the eyes, which causes damage to the optic nerve with no signs or symptoms in the early stages of the disease. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to a decrease in peripheral vision and eventually blindness. While there is […]
If an eye disease was an inevitable part of your life, wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick which disease you had? If you could, you would want to pick cataracts. Today, cataract surgery can not only remedy the disease but it can make your eye sight better than it ever was before. Thanks […]