Vision problems are among the possible changes your body can go through during pregnancy. This is a result of the hormonal fluctuations your body can experience. Most of these issues are temporary, and (in most cases), your vision will return to normal once you have given birth or finish breastfeeding.…
Is your child having a hard time in school? Have you noticed more “little” mistakes lately? While these symptoms sound like ADHD, don't assume it is. It could be a vision problem! In terms of vision problems vs. ADHD in children, there is one big concern. Misdiagnoses. The symptoms are…
Astigmatism is a refractive problem that occurs in approximately one in three people. Although there are a host of potential symptoms, many can go undetected until an eye exam is administered. Let’s take a look at five common symptoms of astigmatism in order to help determine if you may be…
Vision screenings and assessments are an important part of medical care for children. Yet, for many, their children's eye problems go unnoticed due to a lack of access to vision care. Knowing a change had to be made, Dr. Fratesi and the InfantSEE Program became the hope for Starkville. About…
Did you know more than half of Americans who are 80 or older either had or have cataracts? Find out how cataracts affect your vision, what they are and what you can do to help. What are cataracts? Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of your eye. Imagine looking…
Summer is here, and it brought the heat with it. Cars can reach extremely high temperatures during this time of year (especially here in the South), so it is important to remember what not to leave in your vehicle. There are many consequences of leaving your glasses in a hot…
For many of us, it might be hard to imagine what it is like to see colors differently, or perhaps not at all. And yet about 12 million Americans are affected by color blindness. Let’s review six types of color blindness and what they mean to help further our understanding.…
We get this question a lot, so we thought it would be good to answer it in more detail. What question is that you ask? Well, it turns out inquiring minds would like to know how often to get an eye exam to maintain optimal vision health. Time for an…
Most of us are probably familiar with the term “migraine.” But there are several types of migraines. In fact, there are two types that include vision impairments, but that is where the similarities end. Let’s take a minute review the differences between ocular migraines vs. visual migraines to help identify…
We are all about keeping our eyes on vision health, which is why we decided to review what you should know about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and ways you can lower your risk. What is AMD? For starters, what you should know about age-related macular degeneration is what it is…