Staring Contests As a child, have you ever engaged in a staring contest with a friend where the first one to blink loses the competition? It all seems rather harmless in the scheme of things. Just a friendly little competition for the fun of it! However, are staring contests bad for our eyes? Blinking [...]
To make an appointment at West Side Eye Clinic to evaluate your vision, you can reach us at (504) 347-8434. For more information, you can submit a request at info@westsideeyeclinic.com. We are located at 4601 Wichers Drive in Marrero and are at your service Monday through Wednesday from 9am – 5pm; Thursday and Friday [...]
DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE DRIVING AT NIGHT? Cataracts and a plethora of other eye conditions are the reasons as to why people have difficulty driving at night. In some cases, an eyeglass prescription is all that’s needed. However, surgery is necessary in the case of cataracts. If you find that you’re having difficulty driving at [...]
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE EYE DOCTOR FOR A SIGHT TEST? Small kiddos cannot really tell their parents when there is a problem with their vision. If it is a condition that has always been present, then it is their normal and they have nothing to make [...]
EYE ALLERGIES Do you have itchy, watery eyes? Are your eyelids swollen? Do you have redness and irritation? Are you experiencing soreness, burning, pain, or sensitivity to light? If you are presenting these symptoms, chances are you have what’s commonly known as eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis. When you have an allergic reaction [...]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE COLOR BLIND? Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the inability or decreased capacity to see color or to see differences in color. There are three main types of color blindness: Red – Green Color Blindness is the most common form of color deficiency. Blue - Yellow [...]
How Complex is The Human Eye The human eye is sometimes referred to as the most complex organ in our body. This is quite amazing for something so small and when compared to other important organs like the heart or liver. However, if you consider what the eye is doing and how it does it, perhaps [...]
EYE EXAMINATIONS AND THE BIG E – WHY IS IT AN E AND NOT ANY OTHER LETTER IN THE ALPHABET? The eye chart with the Big E at the top is the most universally recognized eye chart in use. In the 1860’s, Hermann Snellen, a Dutch eye doctor developed the eye chart now known as [...]
Can pregnancy affect my vision? Pregnancy does crazy things to a woman's body and YES it can even affect your vision. The changes that are occurring in hormones, blood circulation, metabolism, and fluid retention can all impact your eyes and your eyesight during pregnancy. Water retention not only can make your ankles swell, but it [...]
Do you ever wake up in the morning and find yourself rubbing your eyes ? How about after a long day working starring at your computer? Rubbing Your Eyes Can Harm Your Eyes. When we wake up or even when we are tried, many of us rub our eyes. It may seem like a normal thing [...]
