Taking care of your eyesight as you age is essential. Preparing yourself for whatever conditions may come through annual eye exams can prove helpful to preserve your sight. Macular degeneration is one of the conditions your optometrist monitors for at your yearly eye exams. Let’s explore what macular degeneration is, the different types, and if…
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Do Cataracts Have to be Ripe to be Removed?
Do Cataracts Have to be Ripe to be Removed? Eyecare is an essential part of everyday life, whether that means keeping up with your eye exams or needing any specialty eye care procedures. Taking care of your eyes means reporting any potential issues to your optometrist. Cataracts are one of these eye issues you need…
What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?
What Is the First Sign of Cataracts? Cataracts are a common eye problem that millions of people suffer from every year. According to the National Eye Institute of America, more than half of Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts or have had them surgically removed. Cataracts can develop at any time, but it’s…
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?
Contact lenses provide excellent vision, but some people find them uncomfortable or difficult to wear. If you’re one of these people, your optometrist may recommend scleral lenses as an option, but what are these contact lenses? Continue reading to learn more about scleral lenses, including what they are, their benefits, and how to know if…
When Is Eye Pain An Emergency?
Eye pain is always a little alarming. Even itchy red eyes can become a cause for concern—is there just more pollen in the air than usual, or is an eye infection developing? Is this something to address at your next eye exam, or should it be dealt with now? Don’t leave yourself in the lurch…
5 Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses
If you wear glasses and spend a lot of time in the sun, how do you protect your eyes? Some may tediously switch between their prescription glasses and sunglasses, but why sacrifice clear vision for sun protection? With prescription sunglasses, you can have the best of both worlds; protection from the sun while still having…