Albemarle Tradewinds July 2019 Web Final

Albemarle Eye Center
by: Kierstan Boyd
Astigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of
your eye’s cornea or lens. Normally, the cornea
and lens are smooth and curved equally in all directions.
This helps to focus light rays sharply onto
the retina at the back of your eye. If your cornea or
lens isn’t smooth and evenly curved, light rays aren’t
refracted (bent) properly. Doctors call this a refractive
error.
When your cornea has an irregular shape, you have
corneal astigmatism. When the shape of your lens is
distorted, you have lenticular astigmatism. In either
case, your vision for both near and far objects is blurry
or distorted. It’s almost like looking into a fun house
mirror in which you can appear too tall, too short, too
wide or too thin.
People may have astigmatism along with other refractive
errors. Those errors may include things like:
• nearsightedness (myopia) or
• farsightedness (hyperopia).
Adults with significant astigmatism may realize their
vision isn’t as good as it should be. Children with astigmatism
symptoms may not be aware they have this
condition. They are unlikely to complain about blurred
or distorted vision.
Uncorrected astigmatism can impact a child’s ability to
achieve in school and sports. It is crucial that children
have regular eye exams. Get these exams to detect
astigmatism and other vision problems as early as
possible.
Orange Carte- New area delivery service
Orange Crate has been in business since 2015 providing service
deliveries throughout the USA. Also, Now, operates as a locally
owned franchise in and around the Elizabeth City area. Currently,
Orange Crate delivers from any Elizabeth City area restaurant within
a 20-mile radius of the restaurant’s location. Using Orange Crate’s
service is as easy as talking on your cell phone: 1- download their
app or go to the website 2- input your address and service area
restaurants will populate a delivery radius on your screen 3- chose
your restaurant, select from the menu and go to checkout. An easy 3
step process and within minutes food from your favorite restaurant is
at your doorstep
Orange Crate led by a proven management team with plans to
expand into the Outer Banks by Memorial Day Weekend with drivers
covering Mile Post 1 to Mile Post 18 in a 15-mile radius into the
mainland. By the Holiday season of 2019, Orange Crate will begin
expanding into Currituck and Moyock. In early 2020, Hertford and
Edenton will be included as part of the final leg to cover our region.
In the opinion of the Tradewinds publisher, it is the small-business
like “ Orange Crate” who will create much needed future entry-level
jobs and allows an employee to earn” a living wage” which in turn
pulls families and communities out of poverty and government dependency.
Orange Crate is one of a few businesses locals can all support with
just the stroke of a few keys on our cell phones or laptops and keeps
our money turning -over in the local economy while assisting the
creation new entry-level jobs and a new middle-class. Your support is
very-much appreciated.
What Causes Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is caused by an irregular curvature of the
eye’s cornea or lens. If your cornea or lens isn’t evenly
curved, light rays aren’t refracted properly. With astigmatism
you have blurred or distorted vision at near
and far distances.
Astigmatism is very common. Doctors don’t know why
corneal shape differs from person to person. They
do know that likelihood of developing astigmatism is
inherited.
Astigmatism can develop after an eye disease, eye
injury or surgery. It is a myth that astigmatism can develop
or worsen from reading in low light or sitting very
close to the television.
Astigmatism Symptoms
Astigmatism symptoms may include:
• blurry vision or areas of distorted vision
• eyestrain
• headaches
• squinting to try to see clearly, or
• eye discomfort
If you have these symptoms you may not necessarily
have astigmatism. You should visit to your ophthalmologist.
A complete eye exam will determine what is
causing your symptoms.
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