Astigmatism is a refractive problem that occurs in approximately one in three people. Although there are a host of potential symptoms, many can go undetected until an eye exam is administered. Let’s take a look at five common symptoms of astigmatism in order to help determine if you may be…
Vision screenings and assessments are an important part of medical care for children. Yet, for many, their children's eye problems go unnoticed due to a lack of access to vision care. Knowing a change had to be made, Dr. Fratesi and the InfantSEE Program became the hope for Starkville. About…
Did you know more than half of Americans who are 80 or older either had or have cataracts? Find out how cataracts affect your vision, what they are and what you can do to help. What are cataracts? Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of your eye. Imagine looking…
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…
You’re shopping for new sunglasses and know you need a pair that will protect your eyes from the sun. You see a pair advertised with UV protection and a pair with polarized lenses right next to it. You might think: UV vs. polarized lenses, what’s the difference? UV Protection UV…
Summer is here, and it brought the heat with it. Cars can reach extremely high temperatures during this time of year (especially here in the South), so it is important to remember what not to leave in your vehicle. There are many consequences of leaving your glasses in a hot…
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…
Like many new things, practice makes perfect. We hope these tips for wearing contact lenses for the first time will help create good habits from the beginning! Wash your hands. Let’s start with one of the most important tips for wearing contact lenses for the first time, and anytime thereafter!…
For many of us, it might be hard to imagine what it is like to see colors differently, or perhaps not at all. And yet about 12 million Americans are affected by color blindness. Let’s review six types of color blindness and what they mean to help further our understanding.…
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…