April 22, 2015
Some eye conditions are hereditary, but many are a result of poor vision care and bad habits. You may be surprised to find that things you do each and every day might actually be damaging your eye sight.
Here are a few bad habits that you should break in order to protect your vision for years to come.
Not Wearing Your Sunglasses
When you forget to wear...
What is 20/20 Vision?
April 8, 2015
20/20 vision a term used to describe normal visual acuity -- the sharpness of a person's vision -- measured at a distance of 20 feet. If a person has 20/20 vision it means that they can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at a distance. If someone has 20/100 vision it means that they must be as close to 20 feet as possible to see what a...
Dr. Mark Whitten discusses the importance of eye protection in sports with The Lexington Park Leader
March 31, 2015
Eye Protection Key to Sports Success, Safety
Image courtesy of The Lexington Park Leader
By Sheila Gibbons Hiebert
America’s pastime is back with us, as Major League Baseball teams work out in spring training and kids get ready for Little League. Ophthalmologist Dr. Mark Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye will cheer us on as the spring and summer present a...
Allergies and Your Eyes
March 18, 2015
March 20th marks the first official day of spring -- a day that many of us look forward to throughout the long winter months, but with spring's beautiful weather and blooming flowers comes seasonal allergies. High levels of pollen, dust and other irritants can leave eyes feeling less than stellar. Approximately one fifth of all Americans suffer from eye...
March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month
March 4, 2015
Over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on job sites across the U.S. and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of works to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries only occur in construction, trade or manufacturing...
Tips to Reduce Eyestrain
February 9, 2015
Many of us use computers for many, if not all, of our work-related tasks. Constantly staring at a computer screen can cause eyestrain, which has become a major problem for many. Studies show that eyestrain occurs in 50 to 90 percent of those who use a computer for work.
Eyestrain can cause sore, itchy, tired eyes and can also result in headaches, sore...
Considering Cataract Surgery?
February 5, 2015
Have you been told you are a candidate for cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is a relatively “patient friendly" type of surgery. The technology of cataract surgery is truly amazing. There are many technological advances that have enabled skilled cataract surgeons, like Dr. Mark Whitten, to perform cataract surgery through very tiny incisions requiring...
Considering LASIK?
February 5, 2015
Why You Should Have LASIK in Your 20s
Do you want clear vision? Consider this: Having LASIK laser vision correction in your 20s has more advantages than you may think. One of the most common things people say after their LASIK procedure is: “I wish I had done it sooner!”
Your vision in your 20s
Everyone’s eyes are different and only a medical...
Celebrities who’ve had LASIK Surgery
February 4, 2015
Just like many of us, celebrities also get tired of the hassle of having to put in contacts or wear glasses in order to achieve good vision. However, many celebs can’t wear their glasses for certain film roles or during particular photos shoots. So LASIK eye surgery has become a popular choice to help correct their vision.
A whole host of famous people...
Dilated Eye Exams
January 23, 2015
You might think that because your vision is fine that your eyes are healthy, but receiving a comprehensive eye exam is the only way to be absolutely certain. During your visit both of your eyes will be closely examined for any signs of vision problems and eye diseases. The dilation of your eyes is a very important part of your comprehensive eye exam as it...
New Year's Resolutions for Your Eyes
January 9, 2015
Happy New Year to all of you! With the start of 2015 comes resolutions to be the best that we can be in the New Year. Many of us make goals related to health or exercise -- losing weight is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but one part of our body that tends to get overlooked is our eyes. This year, whether you're looking to eat healthier,...
Stop Rubbing Your Eyes
December 18, 2014
Even though it is a very natural reaction to rub your eyes when they're feeling itchy, watery or otherwise irritated, it is important to keep your hands away from your eyes. Rubbing them can lead to eye injuries, infections or even damaged vision. Our eyes become itchy or irritated for a variety of reasons. Sometimes this reaction is caused by...