Wearing sunglasses year-round is necessary because the sun, specifically the harm caused by ultraviolet rays, is not a seasonal adversary. No matter the time of year, sunlight exposure increases the risk of damage to the eyes including the development of cataracts, eye cancer, pterygium, and macular degeneration. However, not all sunglasses are created equal. For […]

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Around 15 million Americans have the progressive eye disease known as AMD, age-related macular degeneration. Some people can go years without any noticeable changes to vision while others experience rapid vision loss. Total blindness is rare as it does not affect peripheral […]

When you think about the average time you spend sitting at your desk, holding a laptop or tablet, or looking down at your smartphone, you’ll quickly realize the number of hours you spend per day in front of a digital screen. Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, affects every 2 out of […]

Emerging techniques and technology in ophthalmology are key to aiding in early detection of ocular disease and other eye conditions. Advanced imaging in ophthalmology involves a variety of tools to improve clinical management, diagnosis and treatments as growing awareness regarding ophthalmology care and early diagnosis of ophthalmologic disorders drives the demand for advanced devices. Improving […]

Wearing contact lenses has its advantages over prescription eyeglasses but there are certain dos and don’ts that come along with lenses that sit directly on the eyes. Healthy habits of wearing contact lenses include washing your hands before handling contacts, clean and disinfect lenses daily, dispose of lenses as required, keep lenses in a contact […]

One of the fun parts of wearing prescription glasses is the process of selecting the most flattering frames for your face. After the eye exam and all the testing, you can sit back and enjoy perusing the stylish options. At Wichita Vision Institute, we encourage our patients to take their time trying on every option […]

Social media is chalked full of videos, posts and inspiration for the latest beauty hacks, especially using inexpensive, readily available products or ingredients that can provide aesthetic benefits without the hefty price tags. The common household jar of Vaseline has been a tried-and-true staple in many homes for decades. From soothing chapped lips to slugging […]

Wearing sunglasses is the ideal way to protect your eyes (and skin around your eyes) when you are outside. Knowing if your sunglasses are up to the task that they were designed for is another story. Make sure you are choosing your eye protection based on how they will perform rather than the latest trends. […]

It seems easy enough. If you need to have your eyes examine, you go to the eye doctor. Once you start researching eye care specialists in your area or who is covered under your insurance, you may notice some doctors are listed as optometrists and some doctors are listed as ophthalmologists. For someone just looking […]

Seeing clearly is the best part about an accurate eyeglass or contact lens prescription. Correcting farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism with prescription lenses improves quality of life for the wearer. Not only will the appropriate devices enable you to see at your best but having a current prescription will ensure you do not experience headaches or […]