Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Macular Degeneration on September 30, 2017
Age-related macular degeneration also referred to as AMD, is a serious eye condition that largely affects older adults. When this eye disease develops, there is a very real risk of losing a substantial degree of vision due to the deterioration of the central part of the retina. Because macular degeneration is attributed with thousands of… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Health on September 15, 2017
Individuals who live with the challenge of managing blood sugar face the potential for numerous health conditions. The inability to produce and use insulin sufficiently is a metabolic problem that we know as diabetes. As experienced eye doctors in Boca Raton, we are aware of the various eye diseases that may occur secondary to diabetes,… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Eye Care on August 30, 2017
It’s only natural to rub your eyes when you get something caught in them, but that’s one of the worst things you can do.By placing an excessive amount of pressure on your eyes, too much rubbing can cause permanent eye damage. So, before you go to rub your eyes to get something out of them… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Eye Care, Eye Health on July 30, 2017
It’s easy to forget how small, but potentially dangerous habits can alter your eye health. In some cases, you may not see the full consequences for decades. Here are easy changes you can make to your daily routine to ensure you’re taking care of your eyes. Eating well: If you want your body to operate… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Eye Exam on July 15, 2017
Dilated eye exams allow your doctor to view hard to see areas at the back of your eye, known as the retina. Using eye drops to dilate your pupils, your doctor can view features that will reveal your current vision health. The exam is typically done in conjunction with your regular eye exam check up…. Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Eye Health on June 30, 2017
Our eyes are phenomenal in their ability to perceive depth, color, and light. Here are some fascinating characteristics about your eyes: Eyes are the second most complex organ after the brain. With 256 unique identifying characteristics, as opposed to fingerprints which have just 40. Our sense of touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight happen seamlessly… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Eye Conditions, Eye Health on June 15, 2017
Vision color deficiency, otherwise known as color blindness, affects one’s ability to see red, green, blue, or a combination of these colors. It is rare that someone will see no color at all. Men are far more likely to be color blind than women.From a global perspective, 1 in 12 men is color blind compared… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Eye Exam, Eye Health on May 30, 2017
Your eyes don’t just tell the world a lot about how you feel emotionally; they can also offer a glimpse into how you feel health wise. For example, your eyes can signal you may have: Diabetes High levels of stress Infection High blood pressure High cholesterol Signs of diabetes You might assume that if your… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Optical Services on May 15, 2017
For most people who wear contact lenses, the experience becomes a normal part of life. We hardly give a thought to the fact that every day we introduce into our eyes these things that are essentially foreign bodies. We barely give our contacts a thought, often to the point of falling asleep in them, either… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Eye Exam on April 30, 2017
A new study is confirming what your eye doctor already knows: even if you experience no perceived vision changes, you are “more likely than not” to still have some changes in your eye health that will be uncovered during a routine eye exam. Comprehensive eye exams uncover critical to eye health issues The study showed… Read More