What Glasses Help with Night Blindness?

Posted on October 8, 2024 (October 9, 2024) by Total Vision

Looking out the front window of a car as a couple drives at night.

Driving at night can be daunting for many people, especially when there are very few streetlights to help you see. Night blindness, or nyctalopia, affects how well you see in low-light conditions, which can lead to increased anxiety. A comprehensive eye exam can test your vision in low-light conditions.
Glasses equipped with anti-reflective (AR) coatings or specialized lenses can help improve vision for individuals with night blindness, making nighttime activities safer and more comfortable. Since night blindness can cause difficulties beyond driving, such as walking in dimly lit areas or finding your way inside darkened rooms, these glasses can promote good vision and safety even in low-light settings. […]

Why Can I Blur My Vision on Command?

Posted on September 4, 2024 (September 4, 2024) by Total Vision

Woman holding a pair of red glasses in focus with her face blurred in the background, illustrating voluntary control over vision focus.

Have you ever been able to blur your vision on command? If so, you may wonder why and how you are able to do this. This unique ability is known as voluntary or intentional blurred vision (IBV), and it is a fascinating phenomenon that has been observed in many individuals.

IBV refers to the act of intentionally changing the focus of one’s eyes from clear to blurry without any external stimuli or objects obstructing one’s vision. In simpler terms, it allows someone to see a blurred image at will.

This ability may stem from a combination of mental concentration and muscle control, allowing individuals to manipulate their ocular perception. […]

Can an Optometrist Treat Pink Eye?

Posted on June 11, 2024 (June 11, 2024) by Total Vision

Close-up image of a woman's eyes with visible symptoms of pink eye.

Pink eye is an extremely common eye condition, and your optometrist can likely help. They’ll be able to thoroughly examine your eyes, determine what’s causing your symptoms, and then recommend an appropriate treatment to help you find relief. […]

Can You Be Nearsighted in One Eye and Farsighted in the Other?

Posted on May 29, 2024 (May 29, 2024) by Total Vision

A child with large round glasses sitting on a couch and holding a smartphone very close to his face.

Anisometropia is a condition where you have one nearsighted eye and the other eye that is farsighted. Anisometropia occurs when there is a significant difference in refractive error between the two eyes. This can lead to difficulty with depth perception, visual fatigue, and eyestrain. […]

Can You Wear Reading Glasses All the Time?

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Total Vision

A woman smiling and trying on glasses in a store while being assisted by an optician or optometrist.

Some of us have trouble seeing things clearly up close, like when trying to read a good book or scanning the menu at a restaurant. Fortunately, reading glasses can make things clear and help prevent eye strain. You may wonder if you can just leave them on for all your daily needs. It’s unlikely that this type of glasses will damage your eyesight, but it may not be a good idea to wear reading glasses all the time. […]

Are Floaters in the Eye Dangerous?

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Total Vision

A man sitting at a desk in an office with his laptop and holding his glasses in his right hand as he rubs his eyes

Eye floaters are rarely a problem, and by themselves, they aren’t dangerous. However, they can sometimes be an indication that something is wrong inside the eye. […]

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Posted on January 12, 2024 (January 12, 2024) by Total Vision

A young man with red eyes holding tissues and rubbing his eye in pain.

Dry eye syndrome, styes, eye allergies, contact lens irritation, and corneal abrasions are frequently misdiagnosed as pink eye. […]

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