Astorino Vision Rehabilitation

29/07/2022

The most common early symptom of RP is loss of night vision — usually starting in childhood. Parents may notice that children with RP have trouble moving around in the dark or adjusting to dim light.
RP also causes loss of side (peripheral) vision — so you have trouble seeing things out of the corners of your eyes. Over time, your field of vision narrows until you only have some central vision (also called tunnel vision).
Some people with RP lose their vision more quickly than others. Eventually, most people with RP lose their side vision and their central vision.
Other symptoms of RP include:
Sensitivity to bright light
Loss of color vision
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Source: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinitis-pigmentosa

26/07/2022

Flashes of light are pinpricks or spots of light that you see in your field of vision. People often say seeing flashes of light is like seeing "shooting stars" or "lightning streaks." Flashes of light in your vision come from inside your eye. They are not caused by lights or anything else outside of your body.
Most flashes happen when the vitreous gel inside the eye shrinks or changes, pulling on the retina (the light-sensitive lining of the eye). Flashes of light can also happen if you’re hit in the eye or rub your eyes too hard. In both cases, the flashes are caused by physical force on the retina.

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Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/symptoms/flashes-of-light

22/07/2022

You are more likely to have a detached retina if you:
• Need glasses to see far away (are nearsighted).
• Have had cataract, glaucoma, or other eye surgery.
• Take glaucoma medications that make the pupil small (like pilocarpine).
• Had a serious eye injury.
• Had a retinal tear or detachment in your other eye.
• Have family members who had a retinal detachment.
• Have weak areas in your retina (seen by an eye doctor during an exam).

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Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/detached-torn-retina

19/07/2022

When you blink, a film of tears spreads over the eye. This keeps the eye’s surface smooth and clear. The tear film is important for good vision.
The tear film is made of three layers:
• An oily layer
• A watery layer
• A mucus layer
The oily layer makes the tear surface smooth and keeps tears from drying up too quickly.
The watery layer makes up most of what we see as tears. This layer cleans the eye, washing away particles that do not belong in the eye.
The mucus layer helps spread the watery layer over the eye’s surface, keeping it moist. Without mucus, tears would not stick to the eye.

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Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-dry-eye

14/07/2022

Your ophthalmologist may suggest other tests to further examine your eye. This can include specialized imaging techniques such as:
• optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• fundus photos
• fluorescein angiography (FA)
• topography, which is a scan of the surface of your cornea
• automated visual field
These tests help your ophthalmologist detect problems in the back of the eye, on the eye's surface, or inside the eye to diagnose diseases early.
Each part of the comprehensive eye exam provides important information about the health of your eyes. Make sure that you get a complete eye exam as part of your care for your overall health.

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Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-exams-101

12/07/2022

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07/07/2022

Did you know this?
Compare that to fingerprints, which only have about 40. This is why many new security measures have iris scans instead of fingerprint scans.

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Source: https://blog.optoprep.com/did-you-know-that-our-iris-has-over-256-unique-characteristics

04/07/2022

Americans come together on July 4 to celebrate the nation’s birthday and Independence Day. On this day, most Americans enjoy grills in their backyards, at beaches, or in parks. Some partake in parades or marches and enjoy the fireworks that are often launched at dusk. We kick off the festivities with details, trivia, and anything else you need to know about Independence Day. Happy Fourth!

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Source: https://nationaltoday.com/independence-day/

31/05/2022

ANSWER: No, your current ophthalmologist and optometrist are key persons in your medical eye care. You continue to see them while you are working with a Low Vision doctor.

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Source: https://www.astorinovisionrehab.com/frequently-asked-questions.html

25/05/2022

You should only nap in your contact lenses when you are wearing continuous (sometimes called extended) wear contact lenses. Made from a material tested and approved for wear whilst sleeping, this lens type should present no issues when napping.
Napping in contact lenses that are not designed for this can decrease the amount of oxygen your cornea (the front surface of your eye) needs to stay healthy. This puts you at greater risk of infections and corneal ulcers.
This is true whether sleeping for a short time or for extended periods.

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Source: https://www.lenstore.co.uk/eyecare/how-our-eyes-adapt-to-light-conditions

19/05/2022

If you have wondered how it is possible to see in a dark room with little to no light, you have your rod photoreceptors to thank. When the lights turn off, you might notice it takes a little time for your vision to adjust. That is because these rod receptors are “bleached out” from the light source that was just shut off, and it takes time for them to regenerate their rhodopsin pigments.
This process, called dark adaptation, happens at slower rates than its opposite (light adaptation)– because our rod receptors are more sensitive and 15x more plentiful than their counterpart cone cells. During this period of rhodopsin restoration (which sometimes lasts up to an hour), our pupils dilate as wide as possible to let in any available light sources that will improve our vision in the dark.

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Source: https://www.lenstore.co.uk/eyecare/how-our-eyes-adapt-to-light-conditions

17/05/2022

Your doctor will review your medical history and conduct a comprehensive eye examination. He or she may perform several tests, including:
• Measuring intraocular pressure (tonometry)
• Testing for optic nerve damage with a dilated eye examination and imaging tests
• Checking for areas of vision loss (visual field test)
• Measuring corneal thickness (pachymetry)
• Inspecting the drainage angle (gonioscopy)

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Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glaucoma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372846

13/05/2022

Astigmatism is a common condition where the cornea or lens is irregularly shaped. This causes the light entering your eye to be divided into multiple areas, causing blurred vision when looking at objects both near and far.

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Source: https://www.lenstore.co.uk/eyecare/Ultimate-Guide-to-Astigmatism

10/05/2022

Carolyn is a huge Penn State football fan. She and her husband attend every home game and were extremely frustrated because vision loss due to macular degeneration was ruining her enjoyment of the game.
After her Low Vision exam and a few sessions with the Low Vision occupational therapist, she was back in the stands having a blast. Carolyn uses a prescription telescope to follow the game, read the scoreboard and check out the stands. She also has a prescription handheld magnifier to read the program.
"I can see the ball, the players, and my favorite coach again!"

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Source: https://www.astorinovisionrehab.com/success-stories.html

08/05/2022

Mother's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood, and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first official Mother's Day celebrated through a service of worship at St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908. Popular observances include holiday cards and gift-giving, churchgoing often accompanied by the distribution of carnations, and family dinners.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day_(United_States)

04/05/2022

Your eye is the fastest reacting muscle in your body.
It contracts in less than 1/100th of a second. The eye muscles collaboratively carry out a total of seven corresponding movements that allow you to trail moving objects.

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Source: https://www.lenstore.co.uk/eyecare/51-human-eye-facts

29/04/2022

Most sties are harmless to your eye and won't affect your ability to see clearly. Try self-care measures first, such as applying a warm washcloth to your closed eyelid for five to 10 minutes several times a day and gently massaging the eyelid. Contact your doctor if:
• The sty doesn't start to improve after 48 hours
• Redness and swelling involves the entire eyelid or extends into your cheek or other parts of your face

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Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sty/symptoms-causes/syc-20378017

26/04/2022

Treatment for keratoconus depends on the severity of your condition and how quickly the condition is progressing. Generally, there are two approaches to treating keratoconus: slowing the progression of the disease and improving your vision.
If your keratoconus is progressing, corneal collagen cross-linking might be indicated to slow or stop the progression. This is a newer treatment that has the potential to prevent you from needing a cornea transplant in the future. However, this treatment does not reverse keratoconus or improve vision.
Improving your vision depends on the severity of keratoconus. Mild to moderate keratoconus can be treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses. This will likely be a long-term treatment, especially if your cornea becomes stable with time or from cross-linking.

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Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/keratoconus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351357

Keratoconus occurs when your cornea bulges outward, causing vision problems. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.