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Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned

We all know about the harsh effects of ultraviolet rays and sunlight on our skin. In summer, we slather ourselves with sunblock lotion to protect our skin from sunburn. But many people do not know that our eyes are also susceptible to damage from the sun.

Yes, eyes can get sunburned when overexposed to ultraviolet rays. The condition is known as photokeratitis. Excessive exposure to UV rays, such as those emitted by the sun, damages the eyes’ surface, causing inflammation of the cornea (the clear portion of the eye in front of the pupil) and temporarily damaging the conjunctiva (a layer of tissue covering the inside of the eyelids and the whites of eyes)

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Eye Safety Tips for the holiday season

Your wait for the holiday season is over! It’s time to be merry, party, and meet friends, family, and loved ones. But with this celebratory vibe comes accidents that are on the increase during Christmas time. Most of these are easily preventable. You just need to be extra careful and a little bit more aware.

Let’s learn about some common eye hazards and eye protection safety tips to avoid unwanted mishaps from happening.
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why do eyelashes hurt

Eyelashes are one of the most important parts of your face. They help you to look more attractive, giving you a better look. But sometimes, this part of your face goes through pain and tears. There are many people out there who experience the pain of lashes damaging their eyes due to various reasons. In this article, we will discuss the different causes of your eyelashes hurting you so badly. Continue reading Why Do My Eyelashes Hurt?

How to clean glasses properly

How to clean glasses? This might not be one of the questions that come to your mind often. You just do it without much thought as it’s an everyday task. However, don’t be surprised if you find out through this article that you are missing some critical steps.

The hygiene of your eyeglasses is directly linked to your eye health, so you better not take it for granted. Read this post to learn how to make eyeglasses cleaner and how not to clean the glasses. Check out some additional information on how to get rid of scratches and how to store eyeglasses properly. Let’s start reading! Continue reading How to Clean Glasses Properly and What to Avoid While Cleaning?

A man suffering from gritty eyes rubbing his eyes

Do you often get the feeling of a flack of sand stuck in your eyes? This irritating condition is known as gritty eyes. Generally, you face these additional gritty eyes symptoms as well:-

  • Dry eye syndrome
  • Burning eyes
  • Watery eyes
  • Red eyes
  • Itchy eyes

Anyone can feel a gritty sensation in the eyes once in a while. However, you need to be alert if this scratchy and rough sensation doesn’t disappear over time. It can mean that you might have an underlying eye disease such as dry eye syndrome, corneal abrasion, sunburned eyes, etc.

This article talks about both prevention and treatment for gritty eyes. But let’s start with the gritty eyes causes.

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Optometrist Vs Ophthalmologist

Fresno, CA, is a city with a lively arts scene and a fine state university. Residents of one of the most affordable cities in America enjoy the easy-going vibe of this place. At InSight Vision Center, we take pride in providing all types of eye treatments, including cataracts, eye surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, and others, to the people of Fresno, CA, since 1974.

We have the most experienced and incredible team of eye doctors in Fresno. Our eye care professionals provide the best quality treatment with compassion and care in our state-of-the-art eye clinics in the city.

At InSight Vision Centre, you can get treatment from the best ophthalmologists and optometrists. But what is the difference between ophthalmologists and optometrists? And how do you know which one is right for you? Let’s understand this in detail in the upcoming sections of this post.

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Eye Doctor in fresno

Since its inception, InSight Vision Center has been on a mission to provide compassionate and personalized care to our patients in Fresno.  Our team of eye doctors offer comprehensive ophthalmology services, which also includes the most compassionate and convenient surgical care setting for our patients.

InSight Vision Center’s team of eye doctors in Fresno, CA is happy to help you see clearly in 2021. Backed by a team of qualified, certified, competent and award-winning doctors, we are confident that we can address all your eye health concerns to help you see better in 2021 and experience many more years of happiness.

Read on to learn more about our eye services offered in Fresno, CA.

LASIK

InSight Vision Center provides world-class eye care. Dr. Poulsen, a K. Alexander Dastgheib Award winner for Surgical Skill & Judgment, performs LASIK surgery at InSight Vision Center.

Laser Treatment

The eye surgeons at InSight Vision Center uses the most advanced laser treatment technology and techniques to ensure you receive the care and outcomes you have come to know and trust.

Cataract

InSight Vision Center aims to provide personal attention to our cataract surgery patients, offering them superior options and outstanding personal care.

Glaucoma

Our team is qualified to treat all forms of glaucoma – primary and secondary. Our eye surgeons are experienced with both standard and complex treatment procedures for glaucoma.

Cosmetic Eye Care Procedures

InSight Vision Center offers a full range of cosmetic eye care services to help you look your best. Our cosmetic eye surgeons assist you with your decision making and execute cosmetic eye care procedures safely and in an affordable manner.

Retinal Disorders Treatment

InSight Vision Center has some of the most highly trained and experienced doctors, who use the latest technologies to examine, diagnose and treat all types of retina-related problems

Annual Eye Exam

Our eye doctors in Fresno can provide a fast, painless annual eye exam to ensure that everything looks good. If something doesn’t seem alright, we’ll make the right diagnosis and provide the most effective solutions.

Contact Lenses and Eye Glasses

Regardless of your visual challenges or preferences, our eye doctors in Fresno are happy to find the right products – contact lenses or eye glasses – and work out the most cost-effective approach for better vision.

Why Choose InSight Vision Center? 

  1. InSight Vision Center provides facility care credit which is North America’s leading patient payment program.
  2. InSight Vision Center, your eye doctor in Fresno, CA, is a full-service eye care practice. From comprehensive eye exams to prescriptions, our experienced staff takes care of all your needs at your convenient location in Fresno, CA.
  3. Our comprehensive ophthalmology solutions through experienced practice and referral network are what set the center apart.
  4. Our team of doctors has the technology and experience that is necessary to evaluate and treat retinal disorders.

Vision acuity test

Do you suspect the credibility of your vision or your kid’s vision? Read on to know what eye tests you can undergo to clear your doubts.

Visual Acuity Test

A visual acuity test is an eye test designed to test your vision accuracy. It checks your ability to see letters from a distance. It will assess if you can see shapes and details from a specific distance or not.

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man with eye glasses working on laptop from home

Our world has witnessed the outbreak of various epidemics and pandemics in the past. But digitalization has proved to be the biggest boon during this COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It is because of digitalization that we have been able to adopt work from home-as a lifestyle change and kept the economic wheel churning even during these tough times. But while digitalization has its positives, the downside of technology is how it impacts our health in the long run.

Working from home has increased our convenience of being connected to our colleagues all the time, but it also keeps us glued to our screens even more. And so, here are some work-from-home useful health tips that will help you reduce your eye strain and improve your eye health.

Continue reading 8 Best Tips to Take Care Eyes During Work from Home

Blepharoplasty surgery

If you are encountering droopy eyelids that come with age, making you look older, you might wonder if an elective blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is right for you.

Research has shown that about 6% of eyelid surgery patients are between the ages of 30 to 39, while 42% are between 40 and 54.

In your late 30s or early 40s, your eyelids start to lose elasticity and begin to stretch, resulting in excess folds of skin hanging down over the edge of the upper eyelids.

Continue reading Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Surgery – Everything You Need to Know

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