Eye Health

Eye exams and vision testing are an important part of having and maintaining good overall health. Exams test both your vision and your eye health. Most people should receive an eye exam every year. People with certain eye or health conditions may need more frequent exams. If you are having difficulty paying for the care […]

When you experience vision problems and decide to visit an urgent care facility or your primary care physician, you are likely to be referred to an ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician. While all these are vision and eye care providers, they differ in expertise and training. Ophthalmologists are highly trained and skilled physicians who specialize in […]

Having sound eye health is important to prolonging quality vision. One not-so-secret way of maintaining the health of your eyes is to visit an eye doctor regularly so that all changes in your vision get documented. The work of all eye care practitioners is to provide comprehensive eye care to their patients.  Nevertheless, not all […]

Most adults start having eyesight issues at the age of 40, and they particularly come into play when reading or looking at computer screens. Presbyopia, or poor vision of nearby objects, is one of the most common eyesight challenges. Wearing prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses can help improve eyesight, as can getting regular eye checkups […]

Eyesight tests are a series of standard examinations that eye specialists conduct to check for diseases, disorders and routine problems that need to be corrected. Common issues that tests can detect include: Presbyopia Myopia Glaucoma Diabetic retinopathy Astigmatism Amblyopia The National Eye Institute Recommends having a dilated eye exam annually starting at the age of […]

As a culture, Americans are accustomed to paying for all kinds of healthcare, including eyecare. But some care came come free – or at least inexpensively. Many organizations offer free eye exams and eyeglasses to ensure children, seniors and low-income adults have access the care they need. Some retailers also offer inexpensive eye exams that […]

Eyesight is one of the five senses, and it contributes to a large percentage of what you perceive. But as we age, our sight gets weaker. Deterioration usually happens gradually – to the point that it may go unnoticed for a long time. Proper eye care means having regular eye checkups, not just when you […]