FYeyes Blog Posts
![Cellulose Acetate Colours For Eyeglasses](/images/fyeyes/acetate-frame-colors.jpg)
What is cellulose acetate?
What makes cellulose acetate eyeglass frames difference molded eyeglass frames? Cellulose is a main constituent of plant/wood cell walls and vegetable fibres.
![Polarized Sunglasses Reduce Glare and Eye Strain](/images/fyeyes/polarized-sunglasses.jpg)
Polarized Sunglasses Explained
Polarized sunglasses reduce glare and eye strain. Read on to learn how polarized sunglasses work.
![Dilated Eye Exams Enable Optometrists To See More Of The Eye](/images/fyeyes/dilated-eye-exam-edmonton.jpg)
Exams: Eye Dilation
Dilated eye exams enable optometrists to see more of the retina and ensure there are no signs of eye disease at the periphery of the retina.
![Ocular Hypertension or intraocular pressure (IOP)](/images/fyeyes/ocular-hypertension.jpg)
Ocular Hypertension
It is estimated that between 5% and 10% of North Americans greater than the age of 40 have ocular hypertension.
![Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is like an ultrasound of the eye using white light.](/images/fyeyes/optical-coherence-tomography-edmonton.jpg)
OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina.
![Sunglasses protect your eyes from damaging UV light.](/images/fyeyes/benefits-of-sunglasses.jpg)
Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses
Sunglasses can protect your eyes from a host of conditions caused by exposure to UV light.
![Glaucoma Causes Peripheral Vision Loss](/images/fyeyes/glaucoma-treatment-edmonton.jpg)
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. See and eye doctor regularly to prevent glaucoma from stealing your vision.
![Macular Degeneration Causes Central Vision Loss](/images/fyeyes/macular-degeneration.jpg)
What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among older North Americans. See an eye doctor regularly to prevent vision loss.
![Only Optometrists Can Perform Comprehensive Eye Exams](/images/fyeyes/eye-exam-edmonton.jpg)
Eye Exam vs. Vision Test
Only a trained and licensed professional doctor of optometry can perform a comprehensive eye exam.
![Astigmatism is an eye condition causing refractive error](/images/fyeyes/astigmatism.jpg)
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a refractive error, meaning it is not an eye disease or eye health problem, but rather simply a problem with how the eye focuses light.
![Farsightedness or Hyperopia](/images/fyeyes/farsightedness-hyperopia.jpg)
Farsightedness
Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is a very common vision problem, affecting almost 25 percent of the population.
![Trial Contact Lenses](/images/fyeyes/contact-lens-types.jpg)
![Custom Contact Lens Fitting With Digital Corneal Topography](/images/fyeyes/custom-contact-lens-fitting.jpg)
Custom Contact Lens Fitting
When it comes to contact lenses, custom fitting by an experienced optometrist is essential for both vision and eye health.
![Corneal Ulcer](/images/fyeyes/corneal-ulcer.jpg)
Corneal Ulcers
Symptoms of a corneal ulcer include a painful red eye with mild to severe eye discharge and reduced vision.
![The Retina Is The Back Portion Of The Eye Responsible For Vision](/images/fyeyes/eye-retina-back-of-the-eye.jpg)
The Retina
The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the posterior, or back of the eye that covers about 65 percent of its interior surface.
![Photokeratitis - A Sunburn To The Eye](/images/fyeyes/photokeratitis.jpg)
Photokeratitis
Photokeratitis is a painful eye condition that occurs when your eye is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light.
![Dry Eye Syndrome or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca](/images/fyeyes/dry-eye-syndrome.jpg)
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome is an eye disease caused by eye dryness, which, in turn, is caused by either decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation.
![Contact Lens Care](/images/fyeyes/contact-lens-care.jpg)
Soft Contact Lens Care
Soft contact lenses require basic care. Here are some basic care elements to be mindful of if you wear soft contact lenses.
![The Pupil of the Eye](/images/fyeyes/eye-pupil.jpg)
The Pupil
The pupil is the hole located in the centre of the iris of the eye that allows light to strike the retina.
![Visual Field Test To Test For Vision Loss](/images/fyeyes/visual-field-test.jpg)
Visual Field Test
A digital test to determine vision loss across the visual field of each eye.