Not only do your eyes allow you to see, but they also offer your eye doctor a glimpse into your overall health. You may be surprised to learn just what your vision says about your health. Your health and your vision From non-related eye conditions to common eye conditions, what…
Does your weekly computer screen time continue to increase? Whether it’s because of work or entertainment, here’s what you should know about computer vision treatment and how it can help reduce future vision problems. What is computer vision syndrome? Before we get into what you should know about computer vision…
It’s February. Naturally, we are feeling the love—and for us, that includes an important lifelong relationship with your eyes! There’s no better time than now to share these eight ways to show your eyes love this month and beyond. Eat a well-balanced diet. A healthy diet isn’t just good for…
As we begin to see more young patients in our offices this time of year in preparation for back-to-school, it reminds us that knowing when to schedule your child’s first eye exam is often a bit confusing for parents. Scheduling your child’s first eye exam For some school-aged children, a…
A variety of factors are examined to get a clear picture of your overall vision health during an eye exam. Understanding why the doctor checks your eye pressure is one more way to see why regular exams matter! What is eye pressure? Before we look at why it matters, let’s…
We get this question a lot, so we thought it would be good to answer it in more detail. What question is that you ask? Well, it turns out inquiring minds would like to know how often to get an eye exam to maintain optimal vision health. Time for an…
Can you believe it’s August already? The summer sure flew by! Don’t worry though—you still have time to make sure that your child has the supplies he or she needs to excel in the classroom: glasses or contacts. Ever wonder about the depths of their importance, though? We’ll explain by…
Life right now seems to just get busier and busier! While we focus on things like getting the kids back to school, keeping the house in order, and working the daily shifts, other important tasks can completely skip our minds. That includes scheduling an eye exam! If you’ve observed any…
Counting on the basic vision screening offered at most schools as an indicator for a more in-depth exam by an eye doctor? Now is the time to reconsider and look at scheduling a comprehensive eye exam for several reasons. While those screenings mean well, oftentimes they miss the mark. We…
When you have diabetes, you don’t just need to remain vigilant about your blood sugar levels. You also need to carefully monitor your eye health and attend yearly eye exams. In fact, diabetic eye exams are critical—and they can help you best take care of your vision. Never had one…