Irwin Eye Care

01/30/2026

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01/29/2026

Unfortunately, we have to close again today due to the furnace decided to finally give up. If you have an appointment with us we will be reaching out to you to get you rescheduled. We will be in for normal business hours Monday FEBRUARY 2nd 9 am to 7:30 pm. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

Due to the snow and our office has no heat,
the office will be CLOSED today
Tuesday, January 27th.

Our office will reopen for normal office hours on
WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 28TH 2026
8 AM TO 4:00 PM

We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please feel free to call and leave us a message at 724-863-3116.
Thank you for your patience and understanding

01/26/2026

A person with glaucoma experiences gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision, often described as "tunnel vision," where they miss things in their outer sight, while someone without glaucoma maintains full visual field; glaucoma also causes subtle issues like needing more light, blurriness, dimmer vision, or trouble with contrast, but often starts with no symptoms, making early detection via exams crucial before central vision (reading/faces) is hit.

Below are explanations of Vision Differences of Glaucoma Vision vs. Normal Vision.

*Peripheral Vision
Glaucoma: Slowly loses side vision (closest to nose first), feeling like looking through a tunnel or straw; you might miss objects to the side.
Normal: Full, wide-ranging peripheral vision.

*Central Vision (Straight Ahead)
Glaucoma: Stays clear in early stages but eventually deteriorates, leading to blindness if untreated.
Normal: Clear, sharp central vision used for reading and recognizing faces.

*Visual Quality & Other Symptoms
Glaucoma: Can include blurry vision, dimness, cloudiness, needing more light, difficulty with contrast/color, trouble in dim light, or visual vertigo.
Normal: Clear, bright vision with good color and contrast perception.

*Symptom Onset
Glaucoma: Often silent and slow in early stages (open-angle); acute, painful, and sudden in angle-closure glaucoma.
Normal: No progressive, underlying vision loss.

01/26/2026

Due to the winter storm and effects,

Irwin Eye Care will be CLOSED today Monday, January 26th.

We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday. If you have a scheduled Exam with us today we will be calling you this am to cancel and when back in office we will call back to reschedule.

We appreciate your understanding and we hope that everyone stays safe and warm today.

01/26/2026

Effective immediately, Irwin Borough has issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency due to Winter Storm Fern. The Borough asks all residents to remain at home and off the roadways when possible to allow for our dedicated Public Works staff to restore safe modes of transportation.

The Declaration of Disaster Emergency shall expire in seven days unless extended by the Council President and Mayor, in accordance with state law.

Please continue to follow the Borough's social media for the most current information. If you have non-emergency questions or concerns, please contact the Borough Manager or Borough Assistant Manager. Our page is up-to-date with the most relevant resources.

Please stay safe and warm!

01/22/2026

Eye pressure, or intraocular pressure (IOP), is the fluid pressure inside the eye, normally 10–21 mmHg, maintained by aqueous humor production and drainage; high IOP (above 21 mmHg) can damage the optic nerve, potentially leading to glaucoma, while low pressure (hypotony) can also be problematic. It's measured with tonometry, often the air-puff test, and factors like age, caffeine, tight neckties, or steroid use can affect it, requiring regular checks for overall eye health.

What it is?
*A measure of fluid pressure within the eye, essential for its shape and function.
*Maintained by a balance between fluid (aqueous humor) production and drainage.

Normal vs. Abnormal Pressure
*Normal: 10–21 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).
*High (Ocular Hypertension): Above 21 mmHg, a risk factor for glaucoma.
*Low (Hypotony): Below 6 mmHg, also potentially harmful.

How it's Measured (Tonometry)
*A puff of air flattens the cornea; the machine measures the force needed, indicating pressure.

Causes of High Eye Pressure (Ocular Hypertension)
*Imbalance: Too much fluid produced or poor drainage through the trabecular meshwork.

Risk Factors
*Age (over 40)
*Family history
*Diabetes
*High blood pressure
*Certain medications (steroids)
*Eye injury
*Severe nearsightedness.

What Affects Eye Pressure?
*Increases: Caffeine, heavy lifting, tight neckties, certain yoga poses, some medications (ketamine).
*Decreases: Alcohol, cannabis.

Why It Matters?
*Sustained high pressure can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss, often starting with peripheral vision loss.
*Glaucoma can occur with normal eye pressure (normal-tension glaucoma).

When to See a Doctor?
*If you experience blurred vision, eye pain, halos around lights, headaches, or vision loss.
*Regular eye exams are crucial, as symptoms may not appear until significant damage occurs.

01/19/2026

Who is at risk for Glaucoma?

Some people have a higher than normal risk of getting glaucoma. This includes people who:

*Are over age 40
*Have family members with glaucoma
*Are of African, Hispanic, or Asian heritage
*Have high eye pressure
*Are farsighted or nearsighted
*Have had an eye injury
*Use long-term steroid medications
*Have corneas that are thin in the center
*Have thinning of the optic nerve
*Have diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure, poor blood circulation or other health problems affecting the whole body

Talk with your doctor about your risk for getting glaucoma. People with more than one of these risk factors have an even higher risk of glaucoma.