Macular Degeneration is the Leading Cause of Central Vision Impairment
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T20:00:02+00:00Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in Americans over 50.
Our Mission – To Help Our Patients Experience Life with Great Vision
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T20:00:41+00:00You will enjoy being taken care of by our friendly team of optical professionals whose goal is to exceed your needs and make you happy. We want you to have the best experience possible, whether you’re here for a thorough and informative eye exam, or need help selecting fun new eyewear to invigorate your style.
Early Detection and Treatment Protects Your Vision from Glaucoma
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T20:01:12+00:00Early Detection and Treatment Protects Your Vision from Glaucoma Glendale, WI – Glaucoma impacts an estimated 3 million plus Americans and is the second leading cause of blindness in the world according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, and yet, understanding and awareness of this detrimental disease remains low in the public eye. Glaucoma attacks eyesight [...]
LASIK – Is It Right For You?
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T20:01:50+00:00Laser vision correction, known as LASIK, is a safe alternative to glasses and contact lenses for many people. Laser-Assisted-In-Situ-Keratomileusis is an FDA approved outpatient procedure that uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea to remove most myopia and astigmatism. The best way to determine if you are a candidate is to talk to your [...]
The Best Protective Sports Eyewear
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T20:03:45+00:00The best way to protect your eyes is to prevent the injury. Everyone knows that wearing sports glasses can prevent eye injury. Sports eyewear can be made with your prescription, or without, like for over contact lenses. More and more eyewear wore by active people now have impact resistant lenses (polycarbonate or Trivex) to protect [...]
Protect Your Eyes and See Better with Smith Optics Boating Sun Glasses
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:56:24+00:00Discover how ChromaPop Lenses, the new "super" lens of the future, can give you precise optical clarity and vivid colors. By blocking specific color wave intersections as they pass through the lens, ChromaPop is able to eliminate color confusion, so your brain can recognize truer color, faster. Petrou Eye Care invites you to see the water [...]
CVS Pharmacy Now Offers “Talking” Prescription Labels Through its Online Pharmacy for Individuals with Vision Impairments
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:30+00:00As 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 ScripTalk labels provide a safe and convenient way to access information on prescription labels for individuals who cannot read standard print. [...]
Genes and environment predict onset and progression of macular degeneration
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:55:57+00:00Nature 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 disease burden is rising world-wide as the population ages. Both environmental and genetic factors contribute to the development of this disease. [...]
Seeing Your Best with Google Glasses
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:56:31+00:00Having 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 conditions of the vision system and eye health can blur the view. Custom optical measurements and ocular alignment are important to [...]
Ways to Reduce Eye Strain from Digital Device Viewing
Christina Petrou2020-07-07T19:56:41+00:00Computer 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, our visual and postural ergonomics need to be ideal. The tilt of our head, neck, and eyes create a visual angle [...]