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  • Optometrists gain more knowledge of glaucoma

    Dr. SCOTT BORGHOLTHAUS, Contributor|Updated Oct 16, 2014

    Our understanding of glaucoma has increased dramatically over the years. Originally it was discovered as a very high pressure in the eye; that occurred with severe pain inside the eye, and redness on the surface. This led to blindness, unless the intra-ocular pressure (IOP) was reduced substantially. Later it was discovered that blindness was occurring gradually in people with modestly high intraocular pressures. It was also noted that certain types of optic nerve changes were occurring along with the elevated IOP’s. As v...

  • Back to school check-ups encouraged for preventative vision care

    Dr. Scott Borgholthaus, Contributor|Updated Aug 21, 2014

    With school coming soon it’s time to have your children’s eyes examined. Did you know that with new national health care laws all health insurances allow an eye exam and materials for all covered children? It’s been found that 80 percent of learning is done visually. However the National Commission on Vision and Health found that one in four children have an undetected vision problem. Also 25 percent of school-age children suffer from vision problems that could have been addressed or eliminated if appropriate eye asses...

  • Ocular surface disease symptoms can resemble those of allergies

    Dr. SCOTT BORGHOLTHAUS, Contributor|Updated Jan 16, 2014

    Cornelius: “My eyes been waterin’ a lot since I tried petting our new kitty. Maybe I got allergies.” Glandy: “Whooee, my eyes are waterin too. What color were that there cat?” Cornelius: “Oh, black with a little white stripe.” Do your eyes feel dry, sandy, burn, itch, or water at times? Do you find vision blurred or fluctuating as you read or work on the computer? You may have what we call Ocular Surface Disease. Many think it’s just allergies, or they just put up with it, when in reality there is a whole new science of test...

  • Is your computer vision becoming a pain in the neck?

    Dr. SCOTT BORGHOLTHAUS, Contributor|Updated Oct 3, 2013

    Lenz: “This here computer is makin my vision fuzzy.” Iris: “Are ya wearin yer readin glasses?” Lenz: “Oh, yeah, I fergot about that.” Millions of people each day suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome. Its symptoms include blurred vision, eyestrain, headaches, body fatigue, eye irritation (dryness), and yes even a stiff neck. Blurred vision can occur from a variety of causes. Sometimes just a slight change in correction can make a big difference in vision clarity- especially for those needing that first reading lens at any...