Comprehensive eye exams go beyond assessing your vision; they also evaluate the health of your eyes. These exams can detect not only the onset of ocular diseases, but also general health conditions. Eye diseases that can be detected during an exam include: Some general eye conditions that can be detected during an exam include: Importance […]
Ortho-K, or orthokeratology, involves a special kind of contact lens that you wear while you sleep to correct refractive errors during the day. It’s often used to treat myopia, but can also be an effective treatment for hyperopia and astigmatism. One of the main benefits of Ortho-K is that it provides an alternative for people […]
Multifocal contact lenses offer a versatile solution for people with varying vision needs from correcting presbyopia to slowing myopia progression. Multifocal lens technology corrects for vision at multiple distances including reading, intermediate, and distance vision, without switching between different glasses. They come in one of three designs, concentric, aspheric, or segmented, to address different visual […]
Vision troubles are a lot more common than most people think. Conditions like myopia are prevalent and affect millions of Americans in their everyday lives. While these conditions are easily treatable with your optometrist’s help, some people notice that over the years, their vision gets worse. So does myopia get worse with age, or is […]
Contact lenses can be an extremely convenient alternative to traditional eyeglasses. They offer clear, sharp, and comfortable vision, without worrying about damaging a set of frames. But when you’re getting into the world of contact lenses, it seems like the choices can be overwhelming! There are plenty of different choices—like the PosEYEdon® lenses. The PosEYEdon® […]
If you’re one of millions of adults with myopia, you likely wear glasses or contact lenses almost daily. While these methods can be a convenient way to correct your vision, sometimes you may want freedom from day-time glasses or contact lenses. If this is the case, orthokeratology may be worth considering. Like almost every treatment, […]
Myopia is much more common than most people think. It’s also a progressive condition; as your child grows and their eyes adjust, myopia often worsens. This is one reason why myopia control is so essential—by taking steps to reduce how much their vision worsens, you can give your child the gift of clearer vision in […]
If you can’t see distant objects clearly but can focus well on something nearby, you may be dealing with myopia. This common refractive error can cause blurry vision when trying to focus on anything past arm’s reach. Often developing in early childhood, it tends to progress until early adulthood. In children, myopia control can help […]
The world is becoming more and more digital by the day. We’re constantly exposed to screens, and with the rise of remote work, it’s almost impossible to navigate life without constantly using some kind of device. But digital eye strain isn’t the only thing extended screen usage can cause. When you spend too long on […]
In a world where digital screens hold our gaze more than ever, the issue of nearsightedness, or myopia, is not just becoming common—it’s becoming a public health concern. More and more children and adults are finding themselves dependent on corrective lenses or contacts as their myopia worsens each year. However, eye care for myopia can […]
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