Vision loss doesn’t mean a person just sees darkness – it can come in a wide spectrum. People with vision loss may still see colours, shapes, and forms, but may have difficulty with detailed tasks like identifying money, or using a stove. However, with the right support, people who are blind or partially sighted can still lead an independent life!
Watch the video below for some tips to avoid offending your awesome partially sighted friends 😜
It’s not JUST about the prescription! A lot of different parameters go into designing the right pair of glasses for you.
See below for an example of two different glasses made with the same prescription – one was done online, and it came out 9 mm thicker, and the pupillary distances were off. This can cause blurry vision, eyestrain, and potentially headaches. Our staff choose the right kind of material and curvature based on your prescription and your needs, as well as making accurate measurements for the correct fit of your chosen frame. It is absolutely essential to see it on your face in person.
A recent study showed that a quarter of glasses ordered online come back with some sort of error – wrong prescription, wrong lenses, or not meeting safety requirements. There are SO many factors that go into your glasses…. the prescription is the easiest part, and even that may be done improperly!
Be very wary of buying online!!
(pictures from College of Opticians of Alberta)
“Attached are two pictures of glasses made for the same patient.
One was made at PFM in surfaced 1.5 plastic. The other was ordered by the patient from Zenni Optical online.
The ones from Zenni … are also approximately 9mm thicker, the rx is slightly off and the PD is off by about 5mm.”
Some of our VT parents wonder, “Why is Dr. Lee telling my child to play with bean bags? What does this have to do with his EYES?”
Read below about different ways they can be used in activities to help with visual-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, directionality, and more!!
Met the team at CBI Health Centre – Durham today. They have a great group of physiotherapists, chiropractors, and occupational therapists armed to help you return to work and daily activities after a concussion, injury, or motor vehicle accident, etc. They truly want the best for their patients. Loved sharing ideas with them!
Dr Lee is half a world away from the office, but your eyes are never far from her mind! This week, she’s at the Hong Kong Optical Fair checking out all the latest styles
