Okay you all know I love apps for visual development. Well I came across this wonderful app that delivers free services to visually impaired individuals. All you have to do is download the app on your smart phone and you could volunteer your eyes to someone in need . So looking for a way to provide voluntary services to someone out there, why not consider Be my EYES. Be my Eyes, a free mobile app made to help the visually impaired establishes a live video connection between

Accidental discoveries are the hallmark of most science projects. An example is in the case of a glaucoma drug called Bimatoprost. This eye drop is used to reduce the intraocular pressure in eyes of patients with glaucoma. A major side effect is increased lash growth and darkening of the Iris. Well fast forward to the future and now we have a drug called Latisse© which is a form of bimatoprost. The concern no doubt lies from the fact that it’s active ingredient, bimatoprost,

As a Millennial Optometrist, I have to admit I am proud of the major milestones achieved in Optometry. An example of this is the Mobile Acuity and Visual Assessment app(MAVA) I came across. Now Macular degeneration is major cause of vision impairment in North America. The MAVA can be used to monitor vision in between annual eye appointments and so any changes can be caught as soon as they happen. If any "abnormal" findings are found on one or more of the MAVA screening tests,

A magnifier can be used as a vision aid for individuals with low vision. Not only are our handheld devices becoming smarter, it turns out they could also serve as low vision aids. It’s hidden in Accessibility settings, as the feature was designed for users with vision impairment. Here’s how you can enable it. To enable Magnifier in settings simply Open the Settings app Tap ‘General’, then the ‘Accessibility’ tab Tap ‘Magnifier’ and tap the toggle to enable it Optionally tap t

May was Vision Health Month. We at Vine Eye Care acknowledge the importance of taking care of your eyes and sight, and we can offer information on a variety of relevant services, from where to seek assistance with purchasing necessary eyeglasses to adapting to vision loss. "According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), 50,000 or more Canadians lose their sight each year. But vision loss can be prevented 75 per cent of the time if detected early, says the

Virtual reality (VR) headsets are now gaining popularity in our society. The immersive experience we feel is amazing. However, little is known about the effects of this technology on our eyes and eyesight.Most VR headsets contain two small LCD monitors, each projected at one eye, creating a stereoscopic effect which gives users the illusion of depth. These monitors are positioned very close to the eyes and have caused experts to wonder about possible negative effects, especia

Often times, I find myself shutting my right eye while browsing on my smart phone in the late wee hours at night. I had no idea I was doing this until I saw a patient who complained of smart phone blindness. Major complaints was "anytime she spent long hours on her phone she would suddenly black out in her right eye." According to Dr Dean Wingerchuk, a Mayo Clinic neurologist Smartphone habits may force doctors to ask patients a few more questions when diagnosing vision or ne

With the increasing use of digital devices and the switch from one mobile device to another through out the day, its no surprise the amount of digital strain experienced by most people today. This spans across all age groups. My toddler can stare at his Ipad for three hours stretch if not stopped. The downside to this is we often forget to take breaks in between. The 20/20/20 rule can help as a reminder. For very 20 minutes of digital device use, take a 20 second break to bli

With the increasing rate of incidence of Macular degeneration, Studies have shown that there are so many eyedeal foods out there that can boost the health of the Retina. We always say "I have never seen a rabbit wearing glasses, " Well to those of you who thought carrots were your only eyedeal vegetables, here are a few more to add to your list "🥕 carrots are not your only eyefood option. Other options with healthy antioxidant benefits for your eyes include 🍳 Egg yolk 🥝 ki