For us to see clearly, light rays must travel through the cornea and the lens of the eye to focus on the retina. The retina converts the light into electrical signals and sends them along the optic nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as images. The shape of the cornea, lens and even …
In 1803 John Dalton was the first scientist to take academic interest in the subject of color blindness. His interest stemmed from he and his brother being color blind. John Dalton postulated that shortage in the color perception was caused by discoloration of the liquid medium of the eyeball called aqueous humor. According to his research he …
Throughout your life, you should have seen your eye doctor around age 3 and again as you were entering school. If you needed glasses then you would have come back in at least once every two years. But those who didn’t need glasses many times forgo visiting their eye doctor, unless they have a problem. …
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Well, how much do you know about your eyes? I mean really know about them? I will try to give you a broad overview without boring you to death. It may save you, or a family member from going blind. Literally! Your eyes are more than just the window to your soul. They are windows …
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Virtually Tour Our Offices Have you ever wondered what to expect when you schedule an appointment at a new place or an office you have never visited? Now you can take a virtual tour of Bond Eye Associates Peoria and Pekin offices prior to your visit. We have beautiful art displayed throughout all of our …
The simple pinhole test has retained its value over the years because it differentiates vision that can be corrected with lenses from vision that cannot; all done in a rather uncomplicated manner. It is a quick way to sort out an eye examination with “medical necessity” from one that is a routine vision exam.
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