Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on January 18, 2016
Recent studies show that blue light emitted from our devices and monitors are harmful to our health. Excessive blue light can damage our retina and macula and may speed up nearsightedness and cataract formation. They may also be linked to increase obesity and increased risk of diabetes. The latest information is pointing toward blue light […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on January 15, 2016
We have a number of exciting technologies to help you attain 20/20 vision (or better). But what does that really mean? The phrase “20/20 vision” refers to normal vision. A person with 20/20 vision can see what an average individual can see on an eye chart when they are standing 20 feet away. An eye […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on January 4, 2016
Look up at a bright, blue sky and you may notice tiny dots of moving light. You aren’t imagining these spots. They are created by your own white blood cells flowing through your eyes. What you are experiencing is a very normal occurrence called the blue field entoptic phenomenon. Blood flows to your eyes through […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care, Interesting Info on December 8, 2015
The most common reason for blurry vision after waking up from sleep (assuming this gets better after a few minutes) is having some dried out tear secretions floating around on the surface of the eye. This happens in most people, and is part of the reason that many people “rub their eyes” when they wake […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Contacts, Interesting Info on August 21, 2015
Nearly 41 million American adults wear contact lenses and virtually every single one is doing something to get germs in their eyes, a new federal survey shows. And they’re paying for it. Nearly a third admit they’ve gone to a doctor because of red or painful eyes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info, Miscellaneous on July 9, 2015
An interesting article about the relationship (or lack thereof) between dyslexia and eye sight. Read it here.
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on June 15, 2015
Dr. Pepose just received the following: “We are pleased to let you know you have been selected by your peers for inclusion in the Best Doctors in America® 2015-2016.” Congratulations, Dr. Pepose.
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on May 8, 2015
“Colorblindness is just the latest problem that scientists have tried to solve with a technical fix. They’ve modified the DNA of plants such as corn to resist pests and fight disease, and now are building electronic bees to pollinate them. Drugs let antsy children concentrate in class and help depressed adults feel balanced. Cochlear implants […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on February 23, 2015
A female falcon is recovering from the world’s first falcon cataract surgery, performed at Caves Animal Hospital in Deering, N.H. The falcon, named Banner, lives at the New Hampshire School of Falconry, in Deering, N.H. She has had cataracts in each eye for nearly two years. Her condition had debilitated to the point where she […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info on February 18, 2015
Eyes may change somewhat during pregnancy due to fluid retention, increased blood volume, hormonal fluctuations and other physical shifts that are part of pregnancy. Usually these changes are temporary and resolve after the baby is born, or after weaning a breast-fed child. Vision changes tend to be minor and don’t require a new eyeglass prescription. […]
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