Contact lenses can be a convenient alternative to wearing glasses, but they do require proper fitting and care for the best results. After a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor will consider several factors for contact lenses, aside from your prescription. They will consider the right curve of the contact lens for your eye, the thickness […]
There are a variety of options for correcting eyesight to pristine 20/20 vision. One of these remains prescription eyewear, otherwise known as ‘glasses’. Glasses are not only corrective, but have become an important fashion accessory for many. In fact, prescription glasses are part of a trend statement in many people’s wardrobes. However, the process for […]
Carrying a child puts a lot of stress on a woman’s body. It impacts all systems in the human body, and while ‘seeing double’ may not be a problem, there are other eyesight challenges that are quite common to pregnancy. Read through our list, and don’t wait to get professional help if you are experiencing […]
Part of the eyecare process is eating a healthy diet that supports optimum vision. In this article we will offer you some great advice on what to put on your plate that will keep you seeing longer, stronger, and better. Sure, carrots are great for your vision. But so is fish! Tuna, salmon, and sardines, […]
In simple terms, a cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to dimmed or blurry vision. The lens of the eye acts similarly to the lens of a camera. If the lens is dirty, the picture is more difficult to make out. Cataracts are a common part of getting older. In […]
Few things are more precious than your eyesight, yet it is a gift we tend to take for granted, until it is challenged. You open your eyes each morning, and look around the world in which you live. You navigate your daily existence mostly by sight. But there are many things that can impair your […]
A visit to the optometrist has become a regular part of the total health care assessment for many children. Parents who want to ensure their children are 100% healthy will not overlook the need to check up on eye health and wellness. For children, a visit to any type of medical office can be fraught […]
Our eyes are inundated with visual messages from the moment our eyelids pop up. Often, the views we soak in bring us pleasure and delight. Who does not enjoy looking into the faces of our loved ones? And can enough ever be said for the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that usher our days in and […]
Thanks to the miracles of modern medicine and research, medical experts are able to apply the principles of health and wellness as preventative measures for good health. This is true of all aspects of physical well-being including eye care. What is amazing is that these investigators are discovering that many illnesses can be interrupted or […]
It may soon be possible to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease through routine visits to opticians as researchers develop an optical imaging system that can detect a hallmark of the degenerative disease. Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting up to 80 percent of dementia cases. The condition is marked by problems […]
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