Sources of Omega-3s
OK. So you read our Omega-3 primer, you like what you read (sans the Transformer reference), and you’re ready to start making a concerted effort to up your Omega-3 intake… Read more
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Quora: Does wearing prescription glasses make your eyes dependent on them?
If you wear prescriptions because you’re short sighted, and you keep wearing them for several months or years, will your eyes adjust so that you’ll depend on them, or would.. Read more
Omega-3 Primer
There’s been a lot of buzz about Omegas in recent years and sorry, 80’s youth, I’m not talking about Autobot tough-guy Omega Supreme from the Transformers. Omega-3s are termed “essential.. Read more
Quora: How do I apply Restasis?
The instructions say I should “invert” the vial a few times. Do they just mean turn it over? Or is there a trick for turning the vial inside out or.. Read more
Quora: What is the best way to learn to use my progressive lenses on the computer?
Great (and popular) question. As you are aware, a progressive lens is one in which the wearer has correction for distance, intermediate, and near vision. The lens is fit with the.. Read more
Introducing FirstView 2.0
When did Starbucks start doubling as a computer lab? And is it just me or are there more people talking or texting while driving now than before it was declared.. Read more
Quora: What is the state of knowledge about transparency of the eye lens?
The answer to transparency of the lens proteins and, in turn, the lens as a whole lies in a few concepts: 1) The crystallin proteins found within the lens are.. Read more
Quora: What are some side effects of only being able to see out of one eye?
Two eyes give us a natural ability to perceive depth (assuming normal eye alignment) so perhaps the biggest problem would be reduced depth perception. I say reduced because we can.. Read more
Is LASIK Repeatable?
Perhaps the most popular questions we get at FirstView Eye Care Associates concern LASIK, its potential repeatability, and the best age to have surgery. The quick answer is that LASIK can be.. Read more
Quora: When my retina is temporarily ‘burned’ by a bright light, such as car headlights at night, why do I ‘see’ a black area with that part of the retina?
One could argue that it’s both chemical and electrical as both are involved in the process of vision. On a cellular and chemical level, we have photosensitive pigments in our.. Read more
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