Why should I get an eye exam? An eye exam is a great way to get a good picture of your overall health. Eye exams are recommended yearly and can help detect various health issues that are not necessarily linked to your vision at all. At Mountain...
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Reasons to see your optometrist yearly Just because you have 20/20 vision doesn’t mean you should skip a visit to the eye doctor. Checking your eyes annually is not just about your vision; it’s about your overall health. There are...
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Reasons why you should get an eye exam Have you always heard about how it’s a good idea to get an eye exam on a regular basis? Are you considering scheduling an eye exam for yourself but you are wanting to learn about it first? At Mountain Eye...
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Reasons to consider contacts Are you finding it difficult to decide if you should wear contact lenses or eyeglasses? When trying to decide whether you want glasses or contacts, take a moment to consider all the benefits contact lenses have to...
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Why should I visit an optometrist? Visiting an optometrist on a regular basis is highly recommended to prolong the health of not just your vision, but also your overall health. Optometrists are able to administer vision tests that can diagnose...
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Eye Exam vs. Sight Test Are you having vision issues like blurry vision, tired eyes, dry eyes, or seeing spots? Have you been battling with these issues for quite some time now and you are beginning to think that you should go for an eye exam or...
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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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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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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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What to look for when choosing an 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...
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What Should I Bring to a Vision Consultation? Living with vision loss can be frustrating at times. There are so many challenges, and learning new ways to see and do things is never easy. As you experience vision loss, you experience a world of...
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