How [Eye_Exams] Can Save Your Life
The notion that an [eye_exam] can potentially save your life may sound dramatic, but it’s true. When a retiree noticed a change in her vision in one eye and went in for an [eye_exam], her [eye_doctor] detected the possible early symptoms of a stroke and sent her straight to the hospital. The medical team […]
Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do
Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do No, that isn’t a swarm of tiny insects following you around. Those black spots, squiggly lines and drifting cobweb shapes in your visual field are called floaters. Some patients are concerned about these moving specks, but they’re usually harmless. Still, a big increase in […]
5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
It can be hard to tell when an eye symptom is serious or not. The “wait and see” approach can work at times, but in certain situations, waiting can be detrimental to your eye health. Here are 5 eye symptoms that warrant a call or visit to [tokens name=’practice’] without delay, so we can treat […]
What Exactly is an Eye Chart?
If there’s one aspect of optometry that everyone [recognize]s, it’s the traditional eye chart, with its rows of big letters on top, which gradually become smaller the farther down you go. This chart is usually known as the Snellen chart. Yet how much do you really know about this eye chart? Are all eye charts […]
10 Ways to Give Your Eyes Some Love This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the time to express your love and appreciation to those you care about most. But it’s also a great opportunity to take the time to pamper yourself — so why not start with your eyes? Practice these 10 healthy lifestyle habits to help protect your eye health and vision. 1. Be Mindful […]
Are Contact Lenses Safe For Young Children?
Here’s a question we often get at our practice: ‘Is my child too young for contact lenses?’ This is an important question, and the answer may surprise you. For children with myopia (nearsightedness), contact lenses can be a convenient method of vision correction. It allows kids to go about their day without having to worry […]
The Importance of Eye Exams for Contact Lenses
Are you planning on wearing contact lenses for the first time? Do you need a new contact lens prescription? Are your current contacts not as comfortable as you wish they were? Your eye doctor will perform a contact lens eye exam to ensure that your vision with contacts is clear, comfortable, and safe, providing you […]