The frequency of eye exams varies depending on several individual factors including age, health status, existing ocular concerns, and whether an individual wears contact lenses or is diagnosed with diabetes. […]
How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?
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The frequency of eye exams varies depending on several individual factors including age, health status, existing ocular concerns, and whether an individual wears contact lenses or is diagnosed with diabetes. […]
Unfortunately, most cases of glaucoma are symptomless. You might only know you have it once it is too late. This is why early detection through eye exams is vital to preserving your vision. […]
Myopia and hyperopia are 2 of the most common refractive errors, each influencing the ability to see distant or near objects with sharpness. […]
A diabetic eye exam is a comprehensive eye examination specifically for those who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. […]
One common issue affecting many people is dry eyes, which can cause discomfort and even blurriness. […]
If you have multiple prescriptions and are tired of switching your glasses every time you have to read, progressive lenses might be the solution for you. […]
Reading glasses are for people who need to see close-up images more clearly. They’re essentially magnifying lenses. Reading glasses come in different strengths depending on your vision. […]
Prescription glasses use prescribed corrective lenses for many eye conditions to improve your vision. It all starts with a comprehensive eye exam. […]
At a basic level, the difference between wet and dry macular degeneration is simple: dry macular degeneration is more common, typically with less severe symptoms. And the wet type is less common, but the symptoms usually progress quickly and can cause more damage. However, there is more to it. Even though they are linked to […]
When you smoke, the smoke itself is highly toxic. It contains heavy metals, formaldehyde, tar and carbon monoxide, and about 4,000 other compounds. It affects many organs, and one of these is your eyes. There are several vision problems that smoking causes. For your eye health, quit smoking as soon as you can and visit […]