Eye exam frequency for different ages Doctors of optometry play an essential and ongoing role in ensuring the health of you and your family. We diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting the visual system, the eye, and...
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What is 20/20 vision? If you have an eye exam and are told you have 20/20 vision, does this mean you have perfect eyesight? Is it possible to achieve even better than 20/20 vision? And what is “perfect vision” anyway? If you are...
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Tips for choosing the best optometrist Generally, one would think that with aging, eyesight will begin to deteriorate. But with the advent of smartphones, people are becoming victims of poor vision no matter what their age is. The stress on the...
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How can astigmatism be corrected with glasses? Astigmatism is a minor eye condition that occurs when the curvature of the cornea or the eye’s lens isn’t symmetrical. Wearing glasses for astigmatism is a common way to correct the condition. If you...
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How can an eye exam detect diabetes? Your eyes are expressive. They share emotion, happiness, sorrow, surprise, and they can also share information about your health. For instance, if the whites of the eyes are yellow, liver disease may be the...
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Top safety tips for contact lens wearers Millions of people wear contact lenses as a convenient way to correct their vision. But all contact lens wearers must be vigilant about one thing: contact lens safety. At Mountain Eye Care, our clients can...
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Some common eye care misconceptions Did your parents make you move away from the television when you were young because they thought sitting too close would hurt your eyes? Did you eat carrots thinking it would improve your eyesight? Have you...
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Some things to know about multifocal contacts Multifocal contact lenses provide the best of both worlds: no glasses, along with clear near and distance vision. Today, there are various multifocal contact lens options are available, so how do you...
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What are the best types of lenses for sunglasses? What do you consider the most important aspect of your sunglasses? Does your love for fashion come before the need to fully protect your eyes? It’s important to note that the primary reason for...
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Top features to look for in a new pair of sunglasses The harmful effects of UV rays on skin are well known, but many people don’t know they can also cause cumulative damage to the eye. Long-term exposure to the sun can lead to eye...
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How to properly clean your glasses Tired of cleaning your eyeglasses three times per day? Your relationship with your glasses is just like any other: you have to give it some love and care for it to last. Cleaning your eyeglasses is a daily...
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Some signs that you may need reading glasses Do you ever feel like you look like you’re playing the trombone when reading a book, text or recipe? It goes something like this: you look at the print up-close, then adjust the distance several times...
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