Most people are already familiar with a refraction test, which is given as part of a comprehensive eye health examination. The refraction test assists in determining how well your eyes are functioning and if there is a need for vision correction. The test helps your eye care professional determine what prescription lens is needed to help you achieve optimal vision.
There’s no hard and fast rule of how often you need to replace your prescription glasses, although most optometrists recommend you do so every one to three years. If your vision hasn’t changed and your glasses are in good condition, you may be able to keep the same pair for a long time. Still, there are a number of factors
Do you suffer from dry eyes? You aren’t alone. In fact, according to a recent study, approximately 16.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with Dry Eye Disease/Syndrome. Dry eye is characterized by a chronic imbalance of lubrication or moisture on the eye’s surface, which is needed to keep your eyes healthy, comfortable, and seeing well. Without that critical layer of
Whether you’re helping your children or grandchildren prepare for a fun and festive night of trick-or-treating, or if you’re getting ready for your own ghoulish party, there are few things you should consider to protect your eyes. Here are some tips to keeping your eye safe during your Halloween celebration. Don’t wear anything that blocks your vision Be sure that
Whether you want to use over-the-counter eye drops to help with dryness, allergies, redness or irritation, or if you’ve been prescribed eye drops by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to treat conditions like glaucoma, dry eye, infections or inflammation, it’s important to properly administer your eye drops for the best results. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you’re getting the
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that will affect more than half of us by age 80. If cataracts are affecting your eyesight and your quality of life, you should explore the options available for cataract removal surgery. Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed medical procedure in the US, according to the American Society
While fine wine gets better with age, unfortunately, the same cannot be said about our vision. Some eye issues, like losing the ability to read clearly or focus up close, will naturally occur with almost everyone as they get older. Cataracts are another condition that naturally occur as we age. Other conditions like macular degeneration or glaucoma, although fairly common,
If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, or know someone who has, you may wonder what causes cataracts and is there anything that can be done to prevent them. Cataracts usually don’t develop until after the age of 40 and the most common age for cataract surgery is around 60 years old. By age 80, more than half of all Americans
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the US. There are often no warnings or symptoms, and unfortunately, vision loss caused by glaucoma is irreversible. Although there is no way to restore sight that has been lost due to glaucoma, if caught early enough, you can treat the condition, protect the sight you have left, and
If you suffer from open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high eye pressure), you know it’s important to reduce the pressure in your eyes to protect against vision loss. Typically, that involves a regime of prescribed eye drops, but unfortunately, some glaucoma patients don’t like the inconvenience of taking eye drops as prescribed, often due to unpleasant side effects (such
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