Things To Consider When Buying Eyeglasses

Posted on 2 October 2018

If you have recently discovered that you need glasses, it's time to start looking for a pair of frames to wear. Choosing frames for the first time can be difficult because you don't know what types of things to look for or consider. Before you go out and grab the first pair of frames you can find, here are some of the things that you should look for. Your Skin Tone [Read More]

Frustrated By Your Need For Reading Glasses? How Monovision Laser Eye Surgery Can Help

Posted on 25 July 2018

As people age, it's common for them to lose their ability to focus on objects that are close to them. The lens of the eye slightly hardens, making it more difficult for it to adjust its focus. This can make it harder to read print, especially in dim light. If your distance vision is fine, but you require reading glasses to read text in print or on a computer screen, you're a good candidate for monovision laser eye surgery. [Read More]

What You Need To Know About Cataract Surgery & Avoiding Valsalva Maneuver

Posted on 5 May 2018

According to the National Eye Institute, more than half of Americans at age 80 live with cataracts or have had cataracts surgically removed. Clearly, cataract surgery is a very common surgery to have. The choice to have surgery is often left to the patient and, sometimes, they consider waiting simply because they are concerned about the surgery itself and the recovery period afterward. However, it's important to consider that having clear vision can help decrease the odds of falls and fractures as well as the odds of having a car accident, so while going into surgery can be intimidating, it's a good idea to have it done anyhow. [Read More]

What Is An Astigmatism And What Can You Do About It?

Posted on 13 March 2018

Astigmatism is an eye disorder that results from how the light hits your eye (or a refractive error). This is a common eye disorder that affects a great number of people. This type of eye disorder can be corrected, and you can improve your vision. See below for further information about astigmatisms and what you can do to help improve your vision. Astigmatism Signs And Symptoms You may simply think that your vision is worsening, when in fact, it is just astigmatism. [Read More]

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the importance of optometry exams

Why is it important to visit an optometrist every year? As you get older, is it more important to go to the optometrist for an annual exam? What will the optometrist look for in your eyes? Unless you understand why going to the optometrist is so important, you may not make it a top priority to go. On my website, you will find a long list of reasons why you must visit your optometrist every single year. You will learn the problems that may be diagnosed and how early detection can impact the outcome. Hopefully, you will be inspired to contact your optometrist and schedule your exam.

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