Most of us rub our eyes many times in the course of the day without really thinking about it. Whether we’re tired, our eyes feel dry or itchy, or there’s something stuck in one of them, it seems like the easiest way to make it feel better is to rub them a little. Unfortunately, doing…
When school opens this fall—whether in the classroom or at home—your child needs to see properly. By scheduling an eye exam for your child now, you can face fall with one less stressor off your list, and you’ll be helping your child see clearly before they return to learning. Read Get your Comprehensive Eye Exams…
As ophthalmologists and optometrists begin to schedule patients again, you’re probably wondering if it’s safe to visit the office for an eye exam. This recent article Is it Safe to Go to the Eye Doctor During COVID-19? offers good information on how eye doctors are protecting their patients, what you can do to protect yourself and others,…
Nothing kills a fun summer outing faster than an eye injury. Some injuries are visible and instant—flying debris from weed whackers, a baseball to the eye, or caustic pool chemicals. Other injuries take a while to show up—sunburned corneas, ultraviolet rays that speed up the development of cataracts, or poison ivy or insect bites. And…
Do you dread choosing eyeglass frames? Especially when a bad fit, style, or color would be as visible as, well, the eyeglasses on your face. Before visiting your optometrist, arm yourself with information. Don’t let those spinning displays of eyeglass frames have your head spinning with too many choices. Narrow it down by reading The best…
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age. Children then should receive additional eye exams at 3 years of age, and just before they enter kindergarten or the first grade at about age 5 or 6. What should you do?
The American Optometric Association always shares good patient information and advice. Today, more and more people are suffering from visual fatigue without knowing the cause of their symptoms. Modern work and lifestyle changes have forced us to spend extended hours in close-range activities such as smartphones, computer work, e-books, and hand-held gaming. The increased demands…
Do you need glasses? No matter what the reason is for needing eyeglasses, not wearing your glasses can result in serious long-term and short-term effects. Learn more from the American Optometric Association.
Are Contacts Right for You? Millions of people choose to wear contact lenses. However, they are not for everyone. You might not be able to wear them for the following reasons: You get a lot of eye infections. You have severe allergies or dry eyes that are hard to treat. You work or live where it is…