June is Cataract Awareness Month. So we thought we would take a few minutes to dispel a few rumors surrounding this common vision problem. Myth 1: Only the elderly develop cataracts. Unfortunately, cataracts may be unavoidable as we age. But did you know that every once in a while, cataracts can actually occur in young …
If it hasn't happened to you yet, it will. That moment that you are going through an everyday routine and you suddenly realize that your spreadsheet is out of focus, or the text of the book you are reading your child is suddenly much harder to read. Gradual vision loss is a natural part of …
One of the most rewarding things about what we do at nJoy Vision is seeing how immediately life-changing laser eye surgery can be for our patients. It is amazing to see how appreciative and emotional some patients become when they get to experience the world with suddenly-clearer vision. Penny Holbert is one such patient. On …
It's no secret that as we grow older, our vision often begins to decline. Still, it's not uncommon for aging adults to ignore their bodies and skip routine eye exams or neglect to visit an ophthalmologist. This is especially concerning because one in six Americans age 65 or older has a vision problem that cannot …
People say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but we say they're actually the windows to your health. The fact is, your eyes can reveal any number of health problems. And in many cases, they can be the first signs of a serious complication. While eye care professionals know specifically what to look for …
Over the last month, we've devoted more than a few pages on this blog to the topic of sunglasses and UV light. And rightfully so. It's summer, the sun is high, and people are spending more time outside than any other time of the year. Protecting your eyes and skin is a deservedly a hot …
May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month, so pull out those aviators, club masters or wayfarers, and keep your eyes in the shade. Just don't sacrifice UV blockage for style. According to the American Optometric Association's 2014 American Eye-Q® Survey, less than one third of people surveyed said UV protection is the most important factor when picking out …
nJoy Vision has become the first eye-care services provider in Oklahoma to offer cataract surgery with the Catalys® Precision Laser System. Catalys combines a state-of-the-art femtosecond laser, advanced 3D Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging, sophisticated software and a host of other unique features that enable surgeons to provide patients a gentle, highly customized procedure with …