Why Retinal Detachment is an Eyecare Emergency

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Oct 6, 2022 | Optical News

Why Retinal Detachment is an Eyecare Emergency Your retina is the extremely light-sensitive nerve tissue at the back of your eye that enables your eye to focus and see. The retina captures and processes incoming light and images, then passes that information to the...

Is Your Student At Risk for Progressive Myopia?

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Sep 22, 2022 | Optical News

In our offices and around the country, optometrists are seeing a significant—and disturbing—new trend: more and more patients are presenting with myopia, or nearsightedness. People with myopia can see close-up objects clearly, but objects at a distance...

7 Ways College Students Can Protect Their Eye Health

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Sep 8, 2022 | Optical News

Are you the parent of a college student or a new college student yourself? It’s a big responsibility! College days are full of excitement and learning. Sometimes you learn in a classroom, and sometimes you learn things from friends in a dorm or other social...

When—and Why—Your Child Needs A Comprehensive Eye Exam

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Aug 23, 2022 | Optical News

Vision is one of the most precious of our five senses — its impact on our lives can’t be overstated. Up to 80% of the knowledge we learn and the information we perceive comes in through our eyes. That’s why protecting your vision—and the vision...

Why Parents Must Prioritize Back-To-School Eye Exams For School-Age Kids

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Aug 9, 2022 | Optical News

August is Vision and Learning Month in the U.S. The goal of observing this vital link between vision and how we learn serves to enhance awareness among both parents and educators about how often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed visual problems impact a...

9 Ways To Protect Eyes from UV Damage

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Jul 26, 2022 | Optical News

As we continue observing National UV Safety Month throughout July, we want to offer smart strategies to help you minimize the exposure your eyes have to harmful UV rays. Minimizing UV ray exposure can help maintain your healthy vision for as long as possible. UV ray...