Dec 16, 2009

InfantSEE®


Helping Infants to Establish a Lifetime of Healthy Vision


At Layton Visual Center we encourage parents to include a trip to the optometrist on the list of well-baby check-ups. Early detection of eye conditions is the best way to ensure a baby has healthy vision for successful development-now and in the future. Your baby’s first visit to your doctor of optometry for a comprehensive eye assessment should be scheduled at six months of age. The optometrist will test for visual acuity, excessive or unequal amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, evaluate eye alignment, and examine eye teaming ability.

The health of your baby’s eyes will be assessed as well. Although problems are not common, it is important to identify children who have specific risk factors at this stage. Vision development and eye health problems can be more easily corrected if treatment is begun early.

America's Vision Gets Blurrier

A new study shows that nearsightedness is up 66 percent since the 1970s. A new study conducted by the National Eye Institute shows that the rate of nearsightedness, or myopia, in Americans has increased from 25 percent in the 1970s to a staggering 41 percent this year.

The study didn't examine the causes of such an increase, but experts told "Good Morning America" the reasons could include genetics or poor outdoor lighting. Another possible reason could be an increase in "near work"-like reading, surfing the Web or texting. america-s-vision-gets-blurrier-

You've Been Framed for The Holidays




Nov 18, 2009

Happy Holidays!

Free eye examination and pair of glasses!

Tis the season to be grateful for our bounty and to give back and serve one another. My wonderful staff and I are very grateful for our patients and their friends and families and we want to give back this Holiday Season. We are looking for families or individuals who need eye care but can not afford it. They could be 2 or 92. If you are such an individual or you know someone in need, please contact Bonnie at the office at 801-546-2481 or bonnie@laytonvisualcenter.com. The examinations will be covered in full and a basic pair of glasses will be covered also.

Sincerely,

Denmark Jensen, OD

Nov 15, 2009

Sporting New November Frames

Our patients have been framed









The Blog Dog


We have frames for everyone.

Even the "Blog Dog"