Visiting the Eye Doctor

Posted on: 23 October 2018

More than six out of every ten people wear glasses or contact lenses to help them see. If you are one of these people, you will spend a lot of time thinking about things like lenses and frames. No matter how long you have eyeglasses, it is always a little surprising to see how many different options there are for frames, lenses, and even repairs when you break your frames. Take a look at some of the most common questions from curious patients about lenses and frames.
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Posted on: 10 July 2018

Diabetes is a significant health crisis in the U.S. A recent report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that over 100 million Americans are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. It also said that diabetes is now the 7th most common cause of premature death in the country. Diabetes contributes to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and the amputation of fingers, toes, and limbs. Another very common, yet little known, problem that is caused by diabetes is vision loss.
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Posted on: 24 May 2018

If you keep noticing that your eyes feel dry, you might attempt to moisten them with drops, or you may schedule a visit with your local eye doctor to ensure that nothing serious is going on. While regular checkups are always important, you should also know that in many cases, simply changing a small area of your behavior can fix dry eyes.  Your eyes can dry out when you don't blink enough.
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Posted on: 18 March 2018

After you have Lasik surgery, you want to make sure that you take careful care of your eyes. In the days following your surgery, you are going to want to be careful around your eyes. After all, your eyes just underwent a major surgery. 1. Stay Away from Screens When you are on bed rest, one of the most natural things to do is to enjoy a movie marathon or just spend the day spacing out on your computer.
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