Contact lenses offer ease and convenience from prescription eyeglasses without the need to wipe smudges from the lenses or worrying about breakage. But contact lenses come with their own set of care. Here are some bad contact lens habits to leave behind: Bad habit #1: Wearing contacts longer than necessary. Eyes need to absorb oxygen […]
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Battling dry eyes in cold weather is an unfortunate side effect of mother nature. While those who have chronic dry eye syndrome experience symptoms year-round, the discomfort can worsen in the dryness of winter. Common dry eye symptoms include red eyes, burning, stinging, itchiness, the feeling that something is in the eyes, light sensitivity, contact […]
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Changes in the eyes alert us to vision problems but did you know that even when no symptoms are present, your eyes may act as an early warning system to indicate other health problems in the body? Your vision has a lot to say about your overall health. Regular eye exams can provide early detection […]
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While cataracts are most often associated with natural aging, cataracts can develop in anyone, regardless of age. Causes of premature cataracts include injury, disease, radiation exposure, reaction to prescription medications, congenital conditions, eye surgery, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and obesity. Congenital cataracts will likely be treated right away to help prevent vision loss […]
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The key to preventing vision loss, changes to vision, and the development of eye conditions such as cataracts, begins with regular eye exams. By scheduling your annual exam with CLIENT NAME, testing will evaluate the health of your eyes as well as provide you with treatment options that include prevention of certain eye diseases. While studies […]
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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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Regular eye exams are important if you have diabetes. Diabetes is a health condition that can affect multiple parts of the body including the eyes. Comprehensive eye exams can equip diabetics with important information regarding potential damage to nerves and blood vessels. Diabetes affects the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue located […]
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