onur, Author at Aker Kasten Eye Center

How to Know if you have Cataracts

For adults over the age of 60, cataracts are a common condition. Cataracts are caused by a variety of factors, and fortunately, your eye doctor can treat them. Let’s discuss what the symptoms and causes of cataracts then address your options for treatment. What causes cataracts? Cataracts tend to form as we age. The protein…

How a Vision Exam can Determine if you have Astigmatism

Astigmatism

Perfect vision means that your eyes are perfectly round. This allows them to focus light evenly and clearly. For those with astigmatism, the cornea is less than perfectly round. This results in blurry vision because the light doesn’t bend correctly when it enters your eye. Researchers are not conclusive on what causes astigmatism, but many…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of legal blindness. Fortunately, if apprehended in time, the disease can be controlled and managed. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve plays an integral role in taking information from the eye to the brain. Those with glaucoma often lose their peripheral vision before…

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Why Pediatric Eye Care is so Important

Pediatric Eye Care

It is not easy to know when your child has a vision problem or when they require treatment from an eye care professional. For this reason, regular eye exams are a valuable tool in determining your child’s eye health. Many children may simply require an evaluation by their pediatrician. But if a child has a…

Start the New Year off right with an eye exam

Eye Exam

Regular eye exams are an important part of preventive health. Eyes can sometimes reveal greater health concerns or “silent problems” like glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, cataracts, or diabetic retinopathy. Read on to find out how often you should be getting an eye exam and why they are so important. How often should I get…

Why are my Eyes so Dry?

Dry Eyes

Dry eyes are often an indication that your tear system is not working properly. Even when you are excited or happy, your eyes have tears in them. Tears help moisturize and lubricate the eyes, which make them more comfortable. Your tears are made up of important ingredients to help keep your eyes healthy and clear….

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Styes vs. Chalazia: Which do you have?

Eye Conditions

If you have a painful or annoying bump in or along or eyelid, you might have a stye or chalazion. These lumps are rarely serious but can be connected to blepharitis, a condition that creates inflammation of the eyelids. Let’s discuss the differences between styes and chalazia to help you determine if you have either….

It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane!….It’s actually an Eye Floater

Eye Floaters

Eye floaters are those annoying spots that seem to lazily glide across your vision. You can see them particularly well when you stare at something bright. Although they may annoy you, they should not cause problems with your vision. Eye floaters are not a big deal, but you should schedule an appointment with your doctor…

Getting the Eye Glass Frame Game Right

Optical Services

You don’t need to hire a stylist to know how to select the right eyeglass frames for your face. In fact, these simple rules will help you select and wear your eyeglasses with confidence. When you’re choosing new frames this season, consider the following: Know your face shape The trick to finding the right frames…

What you Should know about Keratoconus

Eye Conditions

Keratoconus is an eye condition that results when the cornea bulges outward into a cone shape. Normally, the cornea is dome-shaped and held together by collagen. When these protein fibers weaken, the shape of the cornea slowly morphs into a cone. Here is a basic overview of what you should know about keratoconus. Keratoconus can…

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