9 Fun Eye Facts in Observance of World Sight Day

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Oct 8, 2024 | Optical News

October 10 marks World Sight Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about eye health, preventing blindness, the various diseases that affect our vision, and the effects those conditions can have on everyday life. The global observance day was launched by...

9 Critical Visual Skills for Student Athlete Success

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Sep 17, 2024 | Optical News

9 Critical Visual Skills Student Athletes Need to Perform Their Best It’s that time of year again! Back-to-school means back-to sports—and competition is ramping up for exciting seasons of football, soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, and tennis, plus any...

How to Recognize Signs of Vision Problems in School-Age Children

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Sep 3, 2024 | Optical News

Your eyes are more than just windows to the world. The eyes are a complex and powerful tool that enable us to experience life in vivid detail. From the moment you wake up and see the morning light to the time you close your eyes at bedtime, your vision impacts how you...

Why School Vision Screenings Fall Short: The Importance of a Full Eye Exam

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Aug 20, 2024 | Optical News

It’s that time again — August means back-to-school for many children. Parents are busy buying the perfect backpack, notebooks, writing utensils, and school clothes so students have everything they need for a successful school year. But did you know that...

5 Tips Your College Student Needs To Know About Healthy Vision

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Aug 6, 2024 | Optical News

Are you a parent with a child gearing up for their first year of college? Or are you a student ready to embark on the excitement of university life? As you navigate the transition between the carefree days of childhood and full-on adulting, it’s easy to overlook...

5 Questions About Dry Eye Symptoms and Care

by Ridgefield Vision Center | Jul 23, 2024 | Optical News

July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. It is estimated that at least 17 million and up to 50 million Americans suffer moderate to severe symptoms from Dry Eye. Twice as many women as men experience the pain and discomfort of Dry Eye. A significant percentage of...