Considering Contacts? What First Time Wearers Need To Know

Posted on 8 December 2016

If you have had enough with wearing glasses, you may be considering contact lenses. Some people can be squeamish about the idea of placing an item into their eye, and it can be difficult to get used to. However, with some practice, putting in your lenses will become second nature. The following are some tips for newbie contact lens wearers: Clean Hands One of the most important things to know as a new contact lens wearer is that you must have very clean hands before you start handling them. [Read More]

Talking About Contact Lenses For Children

Posted on 7 December 2016

When your child comes from the eye doctor with the need for a prescription, you might wonder whether to only consider glasses or if contact lenses are a possibility. The answer depends on your individual child, but contacts can be beneficial from the perspective of your child, your eye doctor, and possibly yourself. Since every person should have some say in the discussion, here are some things to think about from each side. [Read More]

Some Treatment Options For Your Diabetic Eye Disease

Posted on 6 December 2016

If you have diabetes, you know it is important to get regular eye examinations. Eye disease is a common complication of diabetes. High blood sugar causes changes to the tiny blood vessels that feed the retina. The vessels become thick or they begin to leak. There can also be poor blood circulation in your eyes which leads to the development of frail vessels. You can have damage to your eyes before you realize it. [Read More]

Start Preventing Cataracts Right Now with These Easy Tips

Posted on 5 December 2016

It is a well-known fact that cataracts are one of the most common optometric issues people face as they age. While most people assume that this eye condition is one that will just naturally come with age without their being anything they can do to stop it, there may actually be a few ways you can prevent cataracts from being an issue. The earlier you can get started on cataract prevention, the less likely it will be that you will ever have a problem. [Read More]

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Improving My Vision With The Right Glasses

After struggling for years to see clearly, I realized that it was time to break down and go in to see the eye doctor. I had been avoiding it for years because I didn't think that my vision was bad enough for glasses, but after almost hitting a pedestrian in the street with my car, I knew that I needed some help. I started looking around for a great optometrist in my area, and I was able to find a great doctor. My eye appointment was a breeze, and now I can see completely clearly. This blog is all about improving your vision.