Have you ever felt that annoying dry eye feeling? It’s a common affliction, and most of us have felt it to some degree. Although somewhat familiar and at first not that serious of a condition, it can lead to vision impairment when left untreated. If you think you might be suffering from dry eye syndrome, […]
If you have an upcoming eye exam or haven’t had an eye exam in a while, you may be wondering how long an eye exam takes. It’s nice to gauge how long an appointment with your eye doctor will take so you can plan your schedule accordingly. How long an eye exam takes really depends […]
Astigmatism is a very common refractive error that causes blurry vision both at a distance and close-up. It might be so mild that you don’t notice it, or it could cause enough disruption to your vision that your optometrist recommends glasses, contacts, or laser eye surgery to correct it. Around 36% of Americans have some […]
Unless you’ve been living on the moon, you’ve likely heard that on August 21st, there was a solar eclipse, a rare event when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth blocking Earth’s view of the sun. The last time we had a total solar eclipse in North America was in 1979 and the […]
You’ve probably heard the assumption that eating carrots improves your vision, but is there actually any truth to this? While testing this theory by eating lots of carrots may help you improve your eyesight, visiting your Reno eye doctor is a sure way to get you the eye treatment you really need. But, if you’re […]
Having healthy eyes is essential for everything that goes on in our daily lives. Whether you’re at work, cooking at home, or driving down a road, we use our eyes for nearly everything that we do. Therefore, it’s important to do your best to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. Your Nevada eye doctor […]
The visible light spectrum, which is the segment of electromagnetic radiation that we can see, consists of a range of colors – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Each of these colors has a different energy and wavelength which can affect your eyes and vision. For instance, blue light rays, also called High Energy […]
Dr. Rowan, a Reno optometrist, was asked to write an article for the Peak NV magazine that is distributed throughout Northern Nevada. The following is his article as published: The amazing pink and purple sunsets atop the Sierras. The brilliant blue waters of Lake Tahoe. The golden hills that wander east. Here in Northern Nevada […]
Reno optometrist, Dr. Rowan, was on KRXI Fox 11 Reno this week talking about the Military Hero of the Game initiative we support. We’re looking for nominees that we can honor during Nevada Wolf Pack home football games. If you know of an active or retired member of the armed forces that you’d like to see recognized during a game, […]
When it comes to glasses and kids we often see three scenarios in our offices. The first is a child who is complaining about blurry vision either when reading books or looking at the whiteboard in their class. Through testing, we can determine that your child does in fact have a vision problem and we […]
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