Lens One or Lens Two? Finding the Perfect Perscription

Posted on: 10 May 2016
If you're in your thirties or forties and have begun to notice some blurring or dimming of your vision, you may have made an appointment with your optometrist under the assumption that your contacts or glasses prescription needs to be adjusted -- only to receive the sobering news that you've developed cataracts in one or both eyes. What may have caused this issue, and what are your best treatment options to preserve your vision for decades to come?
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Posted on: 11 April 2016
You've begun seeing shadows across your vision. The ophthalmologist says you have early signs of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. There is no cure for this eye disease, but with early detection and treatment, the progression of vision loss can be slowed down. Here is how AMD affects your vision and the various forms of treatment available to keep it from robbing you of your eyesight. Two Forms of AMD
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Posted on: 12 March 2016
If you are having a problem reading and you think that reading or driving glasses could be a necessity, it's time to get your eyes examined by a professional. Not only can it be dangerous if you can't read properly, but your vision can worsen if you are straining. If the idea of wearing glasses seems like an annoyance or you worry about how you'll look, there are a few things you'll want to consider.
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Posted on: 15 February 2016
Whether you have difficulty seeing or you have perfect vision, it is in your best interest to receive a year eye exam. Once every two years, you should have an eye exam due to the fact that an ophthalmologist can easily diagnose any issues that you may have, determine whether or not you need glasses, or determine if any previously existing issues have exacerbated since your last eye exam. There is a veritable laundry list of reasons you should have your eyes examined.
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