The average consumer likely has no idea of the breadth of products available today in eyewear. Whereas several decades ago options were limited, today people who wear glasses have an almost dizzying array of choices. In lenses alone there are several categories to consider when making a selection. Let’s examine this more closely in this […]
Vision insurance can be a valuable component of your overall health insurance plan. But what is it and how do you take advantage of these benefits? Vision care plans take multiple forms. For some employees, your employer may include it as an add-on to your health and/or dental plan. If you do have vision insurance, […]
Today’s optometry offices tend to offer much more in the way of positive eye care than ever before. As we become a more advanced society, we are better able to identify diseases and ailments that affect our vision. We have compiled a list of five of the most common health risks that can be discovered […]
Dry-eye syndrome occurs when the quality and/or quantity fails to keep the eye surface properly lubricated.. This is a syndrome that is chronic and often progressive. The symptoms of dry eye disease are quite numerous. You may suffer stinging or burning of the eyes, as well as itchiness and redness, or blurred vision. Your eyes […]
Most people consider their homes a safe place to relax and let their guard down. You know your way around the environment and how to maneuver to avoid running into things, dropping them on yourself or other types of hazards. But, in fact, it is this very tendency to be less cautious that can result […]
The world of television viewing has changed dramatically in the last few decades. We have gone from limited viewing options to a scenario in which the choices seem endless. The latest fad for Americans is binge-watching. Binge-watching involves finding a show and overindulging the senses by watching entire seasons in a sitting. If you have […]
Did you know that there is a world-wide celebration once a year that honors vision? It is called World Sight Day and this year it occurs on October 11th. The purpose is twofold. It is meant to draw attention to the over one billion visually impaired and sightless people across the globe. The most common […]
A feature story on the news this week focused on the problem that disposable contact lenses are causing with the environment. There is no question that contact lenses have changed the way people are able to see. Prior to their development, the only choice for correcting vision was to wear prescription glasses. This could be […]
It should come as no surprise to learn that technology is causing changes and improvements to the delivery of eyecare services! Here are just a few innovations that are quickly becoming commonplace in the world of optometry. For example, eye exams have gone high-tech. New tools have been made available to the eye doctor that […]
Americans have become smarter and more sophisticated about their health. Today they are apt to visit doctors regularly for checkups and keep abreast of the latest advances in medicine. Too, they tend to be better prepared for emergencies, keeping first aid kits strategically located around the home and even in the car. There was a […]
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