by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Ciliary Body A large muscle in the eye that enables the eye to focus at different distances. It also produces the fluid (aqueous humor) that circulates and nourishes the internal eye.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Nearsightedness (Myopia) An optical error in which the eye sees better at near than at distance without proper correction.
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Glasses Terminology
Polarized Lenses These lenses have become very popular in the sports world. They cut unwanted reflected glare from sunlight bouncing off water, metallic surfaces, pavement, or snow. For example, sunglasses with polarized lenses are popular and useful for fishing,...
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Choroid Part of the middle coat of the eye which is a major source of blood supply. It is sandwiched in between the retina and sclera (see definitions this section).
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Common Definitions in Eye Care
Occipital Lobe The final part of the visual pathway for vision. It is the part of the brain that does the “seeing.” It receive electrical impulses from the retina via the optic nerve. Strokes that involve the occipital lobe can cause blindness even though...
by daniel | Nov 16, 2016 | Glasses Terminology
Scratch-resistance Coating Specialized coating for plastic lenses that helps retard scratching or crazing of lenses. Extremely beneficial in most cases for long term preservation of quality vision through your lenses. In the last several years, we’ve seen a...
