Computer Related Vision Problems

Computers are invading every part of our daily lives. Many of us do the bulk of our work on computers. Visual and other task related demands, which require sustained deskwork or reading is stressful on our eyes. Unfortunately we haven't physically evolved to cope with the stresses and strains that computers put on our visual system. In addition, give us a visual target that may induce subtle flickering and glare as well as changing foregrounds and backgrounds which may reduce contrast and we have a real visual challenge.
Another problem all of us will face when we are over 40 years of age is the natural loss of our ability to focus near objects, and our lack of ability to change our focus from one near target to another. This problem becomes exaggerated if we have a computer screen that is out of the natural field of our bifocals. The added stresses of craning the neck in order to focus our screen properly may cause undue strain and can lead to computer related injuries and loss of productivity.
Special recommendations for computer lenses which allow for more comfortable focusing of the computer screen, and suggestions on special tints and coatings which can be applied to lenses which decrease glare and make computer screen viewing easier and less fatiguing. Dr. Katz and Dr. Estrin are committed to working with our patients to help alleviate the symptoms of computer vision syndrome.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses aren't just fashion accessories anymore; they provide necessary protection for your eyes. Whether on the beach, on the golf course, or sitting in your back yard, sunglasses are essential for complete UV protection. Remember, your sunglasses will not make you look better, see more comfortably or protect your eyes when they are in your purse, pocket or on the dashboard of your car. Get in the habit of putting them on. AV Royal Optical features a wide variety of designer sunglasses from the world's most popular manufacturers. Exclusive collections from Roberto Cavalli, Mont Blanc, Gianfranco Ferre, and Dunhill are some of the other designer frames available. AV Royal Optical is also an authorized dealer of Maui Jim.
In the past few years there has been a noticeable increase in the styles of prescription sunwear available to you. We can accommodate everything from the simplest of prescriptions in sunglasses to the more complex high powered lenses. Now these lenses are available in not only Distance Vision, but also in Bifocal and no-line progressive lenses. Finally, we have prescription sunwear options for almost everyone.