5/17/2020 Update: There Is Low Risk Of COVID-19 Transmission Via Tears, New Study Demonstrates The highest risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is from air droplets liberated from an open air cough or sneeze. Handshaking remains a risk due to our frequent touching of surfaces which may have live virus, then touching our face. By now we [...]
Here’s what we’re doing to keep you safe: Enhanced HEPA air filtration Masks required Socially distanced waiting area All services by appointment only Telephone pre-screening, saving you time in the office UV light frame disinfection Home delivery or curbside pick up available All surfaces cleaned between patients We are here to [...]
So many choices, so little time. You can purchase just about anything, anywhere, including prescription eyeglasses. We all know you get what you pay for, but we want you to REALLY know what you’re getting when you purchase glasses from our office. So, a la David Letterman’s Late Show Top Ten List... Our caring and [...]
Engineer Develops Smart Glove To Help Blind And Visually Impaired People Navigate. Contributor Rebecca Banovic writes at Forbes (4/20, Banovic) about “a smart glove prototype called Anora” developed by Nikola Krstic, a graduate from the Electrical Engineering School in Belgrade, to help “the blind and visually impaired move unaided without a service dog or white [...]
Today, we're going to review the difference between a vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam because I receive many questions about this topic. What is a Vision Screening? A Vision Screening is a quick, limited test to identify people who have common vision problems. Screenings are performed by a school nurse or volunteer, doctor's [...]
At Petrou Eye Care, you can expect the best eye exam in Milwaukee. If you want an eye doctor who listens and someone who can help you see better and have healthier eyes, you are in the right place. We are a team of professionals who care about you and are here to help you [...]
Eating At Least One Orange Per Day May Lower Risk Of Developing AMD, Study Suggests. Medscape (7/23, Brown, Subscription Publication) reports researchers found that people who eat “at least one orange per day have a 60% lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 15 years later compared with those who do not eat oranges.” [...]
From Review of Optometry Online May 10, 2018: Healthy vision offers patients more than good eyesight; for many, their quality of life is greatly diminished if their vision is less than adequate. For example, needing help reading a menu or being nervous to drive at night can limit patients’ independence, but nutritional support can help [...]
Due to the increased prevalence of diabetes, a few basic tips to control diabetes and your blood sugars are listed below for you and your loved ones. We care about your eyes and health! Make good lifestyle choices and enjoy each and every day! Tips for Avoiding Diabetes: Wear a pedometer and get 8,000 to [...]
OrCam is an intuitive wearable device with a smart camera designed to assist people who are visually impaired. OrCam gives independence and enhances quality of life. It’s a powerful low vision tool when all other options are exhausted. OrCam is a smart camera mounted on your eye glasses and process visual input in real time. [...]
