For many patients, an eye exam brings a bit of anxiety — unfamiliar machines, bright lights, and not knowing what each test is actually checking for. The truth is, a comprehensive eye exam is a straightforward, painless process built from a series of simple tests that each tell your optometrist something specific about your vision …
The biggest misconception I see as an optometrist is that people who “see just fine” don’t think they need an eye exam – FALSE! Eye exams with a doctor of optometry are not just about your vision – they’re about your eye health too! A lot of sight-threatening conditions don’t start with blurry vision; these …
This is a complicated question – do screens damage your eye health in the form of blinding eye disease? Not quite. Does prolonged screen use create issues with visual comfort, blurred vision, and dry eyes? Absolutely. While you don’t need to worry too much about your eyes being damaged by the blue rays from your …
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 …