An optometrist is a physician who specializes in eye and vision care. An optometrist can perform routine eye exams, prescribe eyeglasses, and contact lenses, perform contact lens fittings, diagnose eye health problems, and prescribe and supervise vision therapy. To become an optometrist in the United States, a candidate must earn a 4-year college degree and […]
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The best prevention for eye issues and diagnosing underlying conditions is to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. An ophthalmologist can assess your eye health and provide you with the best course of treatment to ensure the quality of your vision. Eye tests can determine not just changes to your vision but can detect the effects […]
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The development of cataracts is a concern for most people as they grow older. Cataracts are very common as, more than half of Americans aged 80 older either have a cataract or have had cataract removal surgery. Oddly enough, primary cataracts are common in those over the age of 60, but secondary cataracts occur more […]
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Cataracts develop gradually and are classified in four 4 stages. Delaying treatment for cataracts is rarely an option as surgery is almost always inevitable. Left untreated, the greatest risk for not removing a cataract is vision impairment, vision loss, or even blindness. Cataracts are the clouding the lens of the eye. Typically, due to aging, […]
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