It is recommended that teenagers and adults have their eyes examined every one to two years. One of the reasons why an eye exam is so important is because it gives the optometrist or ophthalmologist the opportunity to examine your eyes for glaucoma. When you hear this, you may have many questions about this eye condition and eye exams. Here are a few of the questions you may have about glaucoma and eye exams.…
Read More »Having the pressure in your eyes checked is an important part of any eye exam. Early detection of an abnormal pressure can help eye doctors to diagnose serious eye diseases that can potentially rob people of their sight. By catching them early on, treatment is usually possible, and vision can be preserved. However, that doesn’t mean that eye pressure tests are easy or fun. If you have difficulty with eye pressure tests, give these three tips a try to make it to have the test performed successfully and comfortably.…
Read More »One of the best things about wearing glasses, rather than contacts, is that you get to make them into an accessory! Like earrings, purses, and scarves, eyeglasses come in so many different styles that coordinate with various outfits and looks. But since glasses typically cost a bit more than casual jewelry, you probably don’t want to keep 20 pairs in stock. If you collect just the following four types of eyeglasses, you should be ready for any occasion.…
Read More »Getting corrective vision laser surgery can be a life-changing experience. After years of wearing glasses and contacts, waking up with clear vision is almost blissful. However, even though most laser surgery is collectively referred to as LASIK, there are some other procedures that produce similar results, including PRK. What’s the difference between LASIK and PRK? Here’s what you need to know. What is PRK? PRK, or photo refractive keratectomy, was the pioneer vision correction surgery that came before LASIK.…
Read More »Whether you wear prescription glasses or you wear contact lenses you want to make sure you do your very best to keep them in the best shape possible. This way, you know that they are going to last you as long as possible. The tips here will help you to take care of your corrective lenses, like Dr. Michael B. Wardell: Taking proper care of glasses All in all, it’s pretty easy to take care of glasses, but there are a few tips for helping you to avoid problems such as scratches and broken frames.…
Read More »Even though diabetes can cause several permanent changes to vision, including diabetic retinopathy and increased risk for glaucoma and cataracts, your daily blood sugar levels can also affect your eyes in a more temporary (but still troubling) manner. Here’s what you need to know about the connection between blood sugar levels and your ability to see. Monitoring your blood sugar is more important for your daily vision health than you might think.…
Read More »The key to having the highest quality of life may rest in being able to see well. This can become more challenging for some over the years and can be a real problem if you suffer from a variety of vision issues It may be recommended for you to have Lasik eye surgery to help you in being able to see better in the shortest amount of time. This is typically a painless procedure that can have a dramatic and positive impact on your vision.…
Read More »Many people spend a lot time sitting in front of their computer screens. For years, parents have been telling their children to move further away from the TV, only to end up with them sitting mere inches away from the computer screen. If you and your family tend to sit at the computer for extended periods of time, then you’ll want to learn how the computer can affect your eyes and what you can do to get relief.…
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