laser eye surgeries like LASIK or PRK usually take about 30 minutes or less per eye, but the exact time can vary. […]
How Long Does Laser Eye Surgery Take?
A Comprehensive Guide to Scleral Contact Lenses
To reap the full benefits of these specialized lenses, we’ve created a comprehensive guideline that outlines:
The technology behind scleral lenses
Scleral lens fitting
How to clean, store, and properly remove scleral lenses
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Do Scleral Contact Lenses Work for Dry Eye?
Fortunately, scleral contact lenses’ unique design allows the eye’s surface to maintain moisture, making them a great option for dry eye sufferers. […]
Contact Lens Fitting Guide
With so many contact lens types available, a fitting helps your optometrist determine the most suitable contact lens for your lifestyle and visual needs.
During a contact lens fitting individuals will have:
Measurements taken of their eyes
A contact lens trial period
A finalized prescription
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What Diseases Can Be Detected In An Eye Exam?
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 […]
How Long Does Ortho-K Last?
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 […]
How Do Multifocal Contact Lenses Work?
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 […]
Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?
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 […]
Benefits of Poseyedon® Contact Lenses
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® […]
What Are the Pros & Cons of Orthokeratology?
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, […]