Amblyopia
Color Blindness
Colorblind Artist watch the film An interview with Dr. Susan Fromer What is Colorblindness? Color blindness, or color vision deficiency, is the inability to perceive color differences under normal lighting conditions. Color blindness affects a significant percentage of the population. People usually have three types of cone cells in the eye. Each type senses either red, green …
Zika Virus & Eye Damage in Babies
Study in Brazil Links Zika Virus to Eye Damage in BabiesThe Zika virus has spread through both Central and South America and it is estimated that in 2016, 3 to 4 million people will be infected with the virus The Zika virus is transmitted to humans mainly through the bite of infected mosquitoes.Infants infected with …
Tips for Healthier Eyes
1. Take a 20-Second Computer Break. Staring at a computer (or any digital screen) won’t hurt your eyes, but it can make them feel tired and dry. Surprisingly, we blink about half as often when we’re looking at a screen. Follow the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at least 20 feet away for at …
Vertigo & 3D Movies
September 29, 2015Fox 5 News interview;Dr. Mark Fromer was interviewed by Fox 5 News reporter on the effects of the 3D movie ‘The Walk’ on the viewers.After this weekend’s press screening of the movie ‘The Walk” at the New York film festival, a number of audiences described, watching the 3D movie caused them vertigo* and …
August is Children’s Eye Health Month
Amblyopia is a condition that can affect 2 to 3% of children and it can cause permanent vision loss. The American Optometric Association recommends that children have a complete eye exam at six months, three years and five years of age. After that your child should have a complete annual eye exam, if no vision …
