onur, Author at Aker Kasten Eye Center

New Season, New Eyeglasses: How to Choose Frames that Flatter your Face

Fall is the perfect time to switch out your eyeglass frames for something fresh and new. The following tips will help you make an informed decision about how to choose the right frames for you. Know what works with your face shape Is your face square, diamond, heart-shaped, round, or oval? The type of face…

How to Prevent Eyestrain from Digital Devices

Eye Exam

Digital devices get a lot of screen time with our eyes. From computers, smartphones, and tablets to binge watching your favorite TV show, your eyes don’t get much rest. There are simple ways to start now to prevent eyestrain caused by your digital devices. Why do screens cause eyestrain? First, it is important to understand…

Macular Degeneration: Let’s Talk about Progression

Macular Degeneration

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…

Blood Sugar and Blurry Vision

Diabetic Retinopathy,Eye Health

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,…

How to Properly Flush Your Eyes

Eye Care

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…

How to Protect your Eyes

Eye Care,Eye Health

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…

Why dilated eye exams are necessary

Eye Exam

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….

Fascinating Facts about your Eyes

Eye Health

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…

Five facts about color blindness

Eye Conditions,Eye Health

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…

Your eyes do a lot of talking. Here’s what they’re saying

Eye Exam,Eye Health

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…

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