2016
Buying Glasses In Person Vs. Buying Online
As a consumer, you have ever more options for buying prescription eyeglasses. Being able to
buy glasses online opens up many avenues, but it can be daunting for someone who is used to
shopping at a brick and mortar store. Here are some ways that shopping online is similar to (and
different from) an in person retailer.
You Always Start with a Prescription
Whether you're shopping online or in person, you'll need a prescription for eyeglasses in order
Potentially Disqualifying Factors With Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is a fast and effective method of modifying a patient's eyesight -- but it isn't for everyone. Though most individuals with poor eyesight will qualify for laser eye surgery, some will not. The process of laser eye surgery and its recovery is fairly simple and easy, so disqualifying factors are generally related not to the health of the patient but whether or not the surgery will be beneficial to them for a long time to come.
Improving Your Goaltending Skill Through Vision Therapy
In order to be effective when it comes to stopping pucks, young ice hockey goaltenders must have excellent vision. As they continue to grow, shot speed will increase. Without the establishment of effective visual tracking habits at a young age, a goaltender will not be able to keep up with these advancements in shot speed.
Here are three visual therapy exercises that you can do now in order to improve your success between the pipes at a later date.
Optician, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist: Who Do You Need to Visit?
Do you suffer from eye problems? Do you want to get treatment, but you're not sure where to go? Unlike other parts of the body, not everyone knows where to go to find an appropriate professional to take care of eye problems. You have to decide whether to see an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, or an optician. While the duties of each can overlap, they vary as to exactly what services they are trained in and are allowed to perform.
Considering Contacts? What First Time Wearers Need To Know
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.
Talking About Contact Lenses For Children
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.
Some Treatment Options For Your Diabetic Eye Disease
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.
Start Preventing Cataracts Right Now with These Easy Tips
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.
What You Need to Know About a Scratched Cornea
It is not uncommon to have something scratch your eye. You might have scratched your eye with your hand, gotten a small piece of dirt in the eye that scratched the cornea, or done a myriad of other things. Some people think that a scratched eye is nothing to worry about, but it can become very painful and can become dangerous if you are not careful. Here are some things you need to know about caring for a damaged cornea.
Seeing An Ophthalmologist Can Reveal Far More About Your Overall Health Than You Think
An eye exam with an ophthalmologist is about a lot more than just your eyes. Did you know that your eyes can give your eye doctor a look at your overall health? Here are a few things your ophthalmologist can tell you about your health just by looking into your eyes.
Seeing the Signs in Your Eyes
Eye problems, and eye diseases can stem from health issues you're not yet aware of.
About Me
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.