Petrou Eye Care Blog
CVS Pharmacy Now Offers “Talking” Prescription Labels Through its Online Pharmacy for Individuals with Vision Impairments
As reported in the Spring 2014 Low Vision Resource Center Newsletter by Dr. Hoang, CVS Pharmacy now provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for prescriptions ordered for home delivery through its online pharmacy, CVS.com. The [...]
Choosing the right computer for vision impaired individuals
American Foundation for the Blind and Visionaware.org have posted a nice online review by Steve Kellye on some important basics in choosing the right computer for yourself, or for a loved one with loss [...]
Genes and environment predict onset and progression of macular degeneration
Nature and Nurture- According to a new white paper in the May 2014 issue of Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, "Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of irreversible visual loss and the [...]
Seeing Your Best with Google Glasses
Having trouble seeing out of your new Google Glasses? You're not alone! If your vision isn't clear out of your eyes, the image projected by your internet headwear will not be clear either. Many [...]
Increased Cases Of Myopia Attributed To Too Much Time Spent Indoors
In her opinion column in the Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer (3/14), Krista Ramsey points out that “in the US alone, the percentage of people ages 12 to 54 who are nearsighted – meaning unable to [...]
Ways to Reduce Eye Strain from Digital Device Viewing
Computer Vision Syndrome has been identified as one of the leading causes of eye strain and fatigue in both children and adult users. In order to prevent neck pain, blurry vision, and tired eyes, [...]
Specialists Comment on Nutrition and Eye Health from Macular Degeneration Study
A panel of eye health experts discussed the meaning of the latest from the Age Related Eye Disease Study Phase 2 results. The American Optometric Association released an informational guide with all of the [...]