As early as 1508, Leonardo da Vinci, a renowned architect, mathematician, and inventor suggested through a series of sketches that the optics of the human eye could be altered by placing the cornea directly in contact with water. His idea may have played a role in inspiring the development of modern contact lenses more than […]
Signs of Vision Problems in Preschool Children
Vision is critical to a child’s learning, growth and development, especially in the first three to six years of life. Good eyesight helps improve eye-hand-body coordination, fine motor skills and visual perceptual abilities, which are necessary to read and write. […]
How the Weather Affects Your Eyesight
Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean you should stop protecting your eyes. While the sun may not be beating down as strong as it was a month or two ago, your eyes are still vulnerable to damage. Park Slope Eye, family eye care clinic, explains how exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can affect your […]
