As a parent, you want your child to have the best possible start in life. Education plays a crucial role in this regard, but what if your child has an undiagnosed vision problem? It’s not uncommon for children to have vision problems that go undetected because they are unaware of what “normal” eyesight looks like. In this blog, we’ll discuss the signs that your child might need an eye exam.…
Read More »If your child is going in for their first eye exam, they might not know what to expect. Eye exams detect vision problems and eye diseases, but they can also be scary for young children who don’t know what to expect. Here are some tips on preparing your child for their first eye exam and making it a positive and fun experience. Explain the Purpose of the Eye Exam Tell your child that the eye doctor, also called an optometrist, will check their eyes and help them see better.…
Read More »Most everyone gets dry eyes from time to time, however, some people do not get any relief from this uncomfortable condition. There are many causes of dry eyes, however, before your eye doctor can recommend the right treatment for you, they need to determine the cause. Here are some diagnostic interventions your eye doctor will perform to help uncover the source of your dry eyes. Pre-Exam Questions Before your eye doctor performs your examination, they will ask you some questions in an attempt to diagnose the cause of your dry eyes.…
Read More »Contact lenses are designed to be comfortably placed in the eyes, where they will fit over the cornea. The contacts will rest there and self-adjust when you move your eyes or blink, so they remain in place. In most cases, contact lenses are clear, so no one will know you are wearing them. However, there are special contacts that can change the color of your eyes, if this is something you find appealing.…
Read More »Pain behind the eyes can sometimes just be a headache, or it could be something worse. You could have bulging at the back of the eyes caused by pressure that has built up. This pressure can be caused by a number of things, including always looking down at a device. This pressure at the back of the head can give you headaches, cause pain in the neck and cause issues with being able to focus properly as well.…
Read More »Some common eye problems in children are easy to notice, and parents often catch them early. These problems include blurry vision, lazy eyes, and crossed eyes. However, conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and poor visual perception can go unnoticed for a long time. If left undetected, these eye problems can affect your kid’s education and social life. Therefore, look out for the following signs that indicate your child needs an eye exam.…
Read More »When you have physical conditions that threaten your ability to see, you may feel helpless as you slowly go blind. However, depending on your overall health, there may be options to slow or minimize the amount of blindness that you eventually have. To find out if anything can be done to save your sight, you need to seek help from a doctor who treats people’s eyesight. You may be able to slow or reverse your vision loss by seeking care from an experienced optometrist.…
Read More »Patients who do not wear contact lenses often assume that prescription contact lenses are all, more or less, the same. This is not really the case. There are many different types and styles of lenses, and your eye doctor will work with you to determine which are best suited to your needs. The following are three of the most common types of prescription contact lenses that offer various benefits for patients.…
Read More »Your eyes need you to take care of them so that you can see well. If you aren’t doing what you can to take care of your eyes, you could end up with poor vision. If you have poor vision, you may be required to wear eyeglasses or other types of corrective lenses, or you may require surgery to correct your vision. You may not know what you have to do to take care of your eyes.…
Read More »If you have always worn glasses, you may have decided recently to make the switch and be fitted for contact lenses. When you first get contacts, you may be eager to wear them and enjoy the convenience they provide. However, be aware of a couple of mistakes that you should avoid making when caring for and wearing your new contact lenses. 1. Wearing Your Lenses While You Are Sleeping If you received extended-wear lenses, you may believe this means that you can wear them continuously for a few days or even up to a week.…
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