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HOLIDAY HOURS:   DEC. 31st  8-noon, Jan 1st  Closed
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Holiday Hours

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Holiday hours for December. Regular schedule resumes Dec 27. You can make your appointment conveniently online on our website https://www.drboyeroptometrist.com/

Sunglasses in Winter

It is a common misconception that sunglasses are only needed in the summer but it’s so important to remember to wear sunglasses in winter too. 

If sunglasses keep your eyes safe from harmful rays in the summer months, then they are twice as much needed in winters.

Research shows that winter brings with it a double threat to eye damage.

Sun rays can still carry the same UVA and UVB rays as they do in summers and in snowy regions, the threat to eyes get doubled as snow acts as a reflective medium for the rays.

Experts say that winter sun sits lower in the sky and at a different angle than summer months. It actually leads to more exposure to harmful sun rays if one is out for a longer period of time. It can be damaging to various layers of the eye.

Staff appreciation

Our office will be closing early for our Staff Appreciation party 

(today Tuesday December 17th at 5 P.M.)

What is Astigmatism?

First. Astigmatism is quite common. 75% of us have astigmatism. That is, most of us have some small amount. Often, in smaller amounts, astigmatism doesn't cause problems and requires no correction. However, in larger amounts, astigmatism can cause blurry vision both close up and far away. 

Astigmatism means that the cornea, the front of the eye, is warped. It's not a disease and does not cause blindness but the warped cornea causes distorted vision that can result in headaches and eye strain. It's easily corrected with spectacles but soft contacts won't correct for astigmatism. However, rigid gas permeable contact lenses and soft toric lenses will work.

Also, LASIK can correct for astigmatism. 

Often, a young person and some adults with significant astigmatism will pass a vision screening. Another reason why yearly eye exams are important starting at school age.

Schedule your family’s eye exams with Dr Boyer Optometrist 

Why does Grampa need reading glasses?

A normal aging change that affects everyone is presbyopia. Presbyopia means old eyes. It is the loss of focusing of the crystalline lens in the eye. Sometimes confused with far sightedness or hyperopia it is something different. With hyperopia the eye works harder to focus a near object but it is able to focus. With presbyopia the eye is unable to focus. That's why Grampa needs reading glasses. Presbyopia typically begins around 40 and gradually gets worse as you approach your fifties. It usually levels off around 60. It can be corrected with glasses. Traditionally bifocals or reading glasses were used. Now there are other options. Today most people use progressive addition glasses or PAL's. PAL's have no lines. They look like regular glasses. PAL's have gotten quite sophisticated and work well for all vision tasks. Multifocal contact lenses are also available. Mono vision contacts or LASIK is an option. Presbyopia is another reason to get a regular eye exam. When you get your eyes checked ask your eye doctor about the the new options available for old eyes that keep you looking younger.

Call or go online to schedule a evaluation and eye exam

Dr Boyer Optometrist 

What was wrong with Joe Biden's eye?

Many people were shocked to see Joe Biden's eye turn blood red during the last debate on CNN. It looked scary. What was that? Is he going to be OK? 

First: it was a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The conjunctiva is a thin clear tissue that covers the white part of the eye. There is a very thin space between the conjunctiva and the white part of the eye. If you get a bleed in that space, even just a few drops of blood, capillary action will cause the blood to spread to cover a large part of the eye. It looks scary! 

Second: Mr Biden should be ok. Subconjunctival hemorrhages are almost always idiopathic. That is we don't know why they happen and they're nothing to worry about: almost like a nose bleed. Rarely, they can be associated with high blood pressure. However, it is wise to have your eye doctor check your eye and be sure there is nothing more serious going on. If they're chronic in nature it would be smart to check your blood pressure.

Dr Boyer and Dr Brian can answer and help you with your concerns. Call for an appointment at Dr Boyer Optometrist