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Knowing whether to get contact lenses or prescription glasses is an important choice. Both options can improve your vision and quality of life. There are also challenges to having each one. Going through life with eye problems is difficult. Your optometrist can help you decide which one of these makes the most sense. As you…

Many people write off their annual visits to the ophthalmologist because their eyes seem to be just fine. However, appointments with your eye doctor are not only for people with eye problems. Routinely visiting your eye doctor will ensure that your eyes are healthy and no early signs of eye problems.These types of doctors are essentially…

LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to permanently correct vision problems such as astigmatism, myopia and farsightedness, eliminating the need for corrective lenses such as glasses or contacts. It has a very high success rate, with 90% of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better following the surgery. However, not everyone is a candidate for the…

Glaucoma is a serious condition that damages your eye’s optic nerve. If not treated, it gets worse over time and the damage can cause vision loss and blindness. But, with early treatment, you can protect your eyes against vision loss. Read on to find out the signs and symptoms of glaucoma.Glaucoma is often associated with…

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who focuses on diagnosing and treating issues that affect the eyes. They also perform surgical procedures on the eyes. An ophthalmologist should not be confused with an optometrist. An optometrist is trained to diagnose and treat some vision problems, but they are not doctors. An optometrist is not qualified…

An eye care emergency is a condition that requires urgent treatment due to a sudden change in a person’s visual or ocular health. Trauma to the eyes, foreign objects, ocular infections, and chemical exposure are all issues that are typically classified as eye care emergencies. Getting prompt treatment for an eye care emergency can help…

Have you recently visited the optometrist and gotten a prescription for glasses? Read on to learn how to select the right custom eyeglasses for your needs. The optometrist will assist you in selecting the most suitable frame for your face and prescription through careful considerations of certain factors.The right pair of custom eyeglasses should suit…

PROKERA® treatment takes the form of a therapeutic device that an ophthalmologist places over the surface of your eye. This device sits on your eye the same way a contact lens would, and it treats a variety of conditions like corneal scarring, inflammation, and dry eyes.Keep reading to learn more about the working and benefits…

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a treatment that uses a special type of contact lenses to reshape a person’s cornea. The treatment involves giving patients gas-permeable contact lenses that are worn during sleep overnight instead of during the day. These lenses gradually and gently reshape the surface of the patient’s eyes during their sleep,…

You may be wondering whether progressive lenses are right for you and your vision. In the past, bifocals and trifocals may have been the choice for your needs. Today, the optometrist may recommend this update to effective vision. Before you get too serious about these types of lenses, it is good to learn more. As…

LipiFlow® offers an effective and safe solution for dry eyes that does not improve on its own or with over-the-counter products. LipiFlow involves the removal of blockages in the Meibomian glands, restoring the health, feel, and functionality of the eye. This review highlights why many optometrists recommend LipiFlow and how the treatment process works. LipiFlow is…

For vision concerns, concierge eye care might be the right approach for you. If you have eye problems or just want to ensure that your vision is in good shape, your optometrist can help. But instead of infrequent visits or just going in when you sense there is a problem, you can get consistent attention.…