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A popular question we get as an optometry clinic is whether an eye exam is a covered benefit under MSP. The answer is it depends! For kids (0-18 years old) and seniors (65+), MSP covers a portion of the eye exam annually. Many optometrists choose to balance bill for these age categories as MSP only …
Were you ever told to finish your carrots at dinner because it was good for your eyes? Well, I’m here to tell you…it’s true. Carrots carry vitamin A which can support retinal function and night vision. However, there are other nutrients that can optimize your eye health that we didn’t hear about as much as …
Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can be just as damaging upon our eyes with unprotected exposure. Short-term exposure to very bright sunlight can result in a type of sunburn to our …
Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age. To keep your eyes as healthy as possible, follow these simple lifestyle practices. Get regular eye exams. Some eye problems — including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and …
We take a lot of aspects of our vision for granted. We expect to see nearby and faraway objects clearly, even if we require our eye care provider to prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to do so. A huge degree of the information we take in about our world and our surroundings takes place visually, …
Did you know that your eyes are an extension of your brain? There are six muscles connected to each eye, and they receive signals from the brain. These signals direct the eyes movements and, thus, control their ability to focus. When you are stressed, your brain goes through a number of changes and signals some …