Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the measures used to determine obesity. It is a ratio of a person’s height and weight. While it is not the only measure use to diagnose obesity, it along with increased waist size can be a very useful predictor of risk for many serious...

The warehouse and construction sites aren’t the only places that people experience eye damage. The burden of staring at a computer screen for hours on end for days at a time won’t cause permanent eye damage but can cause extreme discomfort, dryness of the eye, and...

Voted best optometric practice in southwest Wake County, the eye doctors and optical staff of Johnson Optometric Associates are proud to provide quality eye care and comprehensive eye exams to Fuquay-Varina, Garner and surrounding NC communities. Watch this video to...

Eye injuries in the workplace are extremely common. They are far more common than you may realize. Hopefully these little known facts may drive you to take extra precaution concerning eye safety while at work. Every day, over 2,000 workers are treated for eye injuries...

Want clear, 20/20 vision but apprehensive about LASIK? A new technology on the market allows you to enjoy the benefits of clear vision throughout the day without contact lenses or eyewear! Orthokeratology is referred to as “Ortho K” or “CRT” which stands for “Corneal...

First things first: Seek medical attention as soon as possible following an eye injury, especially if you experience blurred vision, eye pain, impairment or loss of vision and/or peripheral vision. Whether at work, school, or home there should always be a first aid...

Although at the current time there is no cure for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), there are steps that can be taken to lessen the risk of developing the condition.  Some of these things you should be doing anyway. Perhaps knowing that you’re not only enhancing...

In our continued quest to provide our patients with the best in eye care and service, we are proud to announce that we are now an approved provider of the NC Vision Discount Plan and that starting in March we will also be open on Saturdays! These changes come to our...

“My last doctor said I could not wear contact lenses because of my prescription.” While there are other reasons a patient may not be a good contact lens candidate, too much astigmatism or too high of a prescription is no longer one of them. Scleral contact...