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Knowing How Your Eyes Function Could Help To Prevent Loss Of Vision

The thought of losing your sight can be extremely frightening. Knowing your medical and family history can help you prevent some eye diseases and potentially stop, or slow down, any loss of eyesight. Because knowing is half the battle, we recommend you check out the following links for helpful information about maintaining healthy vision.  

• A buildup of aqueous humor is responsible for pressure on the optic nerve, which can lead to glaucoma. Find out more from this page by National Glaucoma Research. 

• The optic nerve transmits electrical impulses to your visual cortex. Learn more on this website.

• Discover more about the cornea and its functions on this page from MedicineNet.com. 

• Find out more about your retina on this page from Medline Plus.

• To learn about what happens during a routine eye exam, check out this page.

For the highest quality eye care in the Fredericksburg area, visit Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care. With over 40 years of experience in refractive surgery and laser vision correction, Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care can help you or a loved one get the vision you deserve. Specializing in LASIK surgery, eye lid surgery, and cataract surgery, our eye doctors and LASIK surgeons provide only the highest level of quality eye care. Call us at (540) 371-2777 to make an appointment today!

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your doctor to obtain advice with respect to any particular medical issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create a doctor-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the medical office or any individual doctor or physician.

Dr. Falkenberg Turns 50 Tomorrow!

Dr. Thomas Falkenberg will be turning 50 tomorrow, October 15!

Join us in wishing him a very happy birthday!

In honor of this milestone, we want to share some of our favorite pictures! Enjoy!

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How To Prevent Eye Damage From Your Computer

Today’s average American spends eight hours a day looking at a screen. Whether it’s for work, leisure, or anything in between, people are on their computers constantly, which isn’t good for our eyesight. Constant computer strain is accounting for increased nearsightedness throughout the U.S. Here are some tips for keeping your eyes healthy in this technologically advancing world:

Take Breaks. Experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It’s also a good idea to get up and walk around. Even taking a 20-minute power nap can restore nutrients and properly refresh your eyes.

Darken the Room. One of the most common causes of eye strain is bright light. A curtain for your window or lighting that is half as bright as most offices is ideal.

Position Properly. In keeping with the 20 rule, keep monitors 20 inches from your face and about 20 degrees down. Having to focus down instead of straight ahead keeps your eyes from remaining wide open.

Blink. Studies show that individuals sitting behind a computer blink five times less than normal. You can position reminders for a blinking time so that you don’t forget. Artificial tears can also help keep your eyes from drying out. Administer them every hour in the outer corners and close your eyes for 15 seconds.

Eat Right: A healthy diet keeps your eyes well-nourished. Studies show that people who eat more fish have fewer problems with macular degeneration, so make sure you’re getting plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. Leafy, green vegetables are great for your eyes too.

For the highest quality eye care in the Fredericksburg area, visit Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care. With over 40 years of experience in refractive surgery and laser vision correction, Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care can help you or a loved one get the vision you deserve. Specializing in LASIK surgery, eye lid surgery, and cataract surgery, our eye doctors and LASIK surgeons provide only the highest level of quality eye care. Call us at (540) 371-2777 to make an appointment today!

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your doctor to obtain advice with respect to any particular medical issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create a doctor-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the medical office or any individual doctor or physician.

Scared of Getting Your Eyes Examined? Find Out What You Can Expect During An Eye Exam

An appointment with an eye doctor can be a bit nerve-wracking if you don’t know what to expect. In this video, you’ll learn what happens during an eye exam.

A few major components of an eye exam include:

• Describing your medical and eye history
• A vision test
• Dilating drops so that the eye doctor can thoroughly examine the inside of your eye
• A puff of air to test for eye pressure to determine the likelihood of glaucoma

For the highest quality eye care in the Fredericksburg area, visit Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care. With over 40 years of experience in refractive surgery and laser vision correction, Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care can help you or a loved one get the vision you deserve. Specializing in LASIK surgery, eye lid surgery, and cataract surgery, our eye doctors and LASIK surgeons provide only the highest level of quality eye care. Call us at (540) 371-2777 to make an appointment today!

The Signs And Treatments For Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that causes vision loss as well as the second leading cause of blindness. Because of the seriousness of this disease, it is important to visit your eye doctor regularly for checkups.

What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is caused by pressure on the optic nerve, which transmits signals to your visual cortex. The pressure is caused by a buildup of aqueous humor, which is a fluid produced in the front of your eye. Sometimes the drainage system doesn’t work properly and the aqueous humor creates too much pressure, causing glaucoma.

Symptoms

There are two major types of glaucoma with differing symptoms.

For primary open-angle glaucoma, the symptoms are:

• Tunnel vision
• Gradual loss of peripheral vision

For acute angle-closure glaucoma, the symptoms are:

• Severe and sudden eye pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Halos around light sources
• Eye redness

Treatment

For both types of glaucoma, prompt treatment is incredibly important. Unlike other eye conditions, such as cataracts, you can’t reverse damage done by glaucoma. This means you want to catch and treat the disease as early as possible. The aim of treatments is to decrease eye pressure, so that the optic nerve isn’t damaged further.

For primary open-angle glaucoma, the treatments are eye drops and pills that will decrease eye pressure. For acute angle-closure, drops, pills, and IV medication are administered to decrease eye pressure. However, both types of glaucoma may also be treated with surgery if they don’t respond to medication.

For the highest quality eye care in the Fredericksburg area, visit Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care. With over 40 years of experience in refractive surgery and laser vision correction, Willis-Falkenberg Eye Care can help you or a loved one get the vision you deserve. Specializing in LASIK surgery, eye lid surgery, and cataract surgery, our eye doctors and LASIK surgeons provide only the highest level of quality eye care. Call us at (540) 371-2777 to make an appointment today!

Disclaimer:

The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your doctor to obtain advice with respect to any particular medical issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create a doctor-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the medical office or any individual doctor or physician.