Should Elderly People Wear Sunglasses? Eyecare is of increasing importance the older you get, and the elderly can be more prone than most to eye problems, especially those related to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. At Mountain Eye Care, we are...
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What happens when you switch from contacts to glasses? Do you currently wear contact lenses but you are considering switching to eyeglasses? Commonly, people who wear eyeglasses will switch to wearing contacts, but it is all based on personal...
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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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Is it bad to wear reading glasses when you have 20/20 vision? Reading glasses work wonders for people with presbyopia, a refractive error common to aging eyes. You can get them with or without an eye prescription, and they function by magnifying...
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How to protect your eyes while at the office Everyone seems to be staring at a screen these days, whether their computer, their smartphone, or another digital device. The stress it puts on your eyes can cause a condition called digital eye strain...
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Benefits of Blue Light Glasses Have you found yourself working from home on a daily basis due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you staring into a computer screen for hours on end? Blue light glasses have the capability of blocking harmful blue...
Read more How to choose the right eye doctor Are you in need of an optometrist but you are looking around to find the right one for your vision needs? At Mountain Eye Care, our vision specialists are here and ready to assist you with all of your vision...
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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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Benefits of wearing Acuvue® Oasys® contact lenses Acuvue® Oasys® contact lenses are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. by way of their Vistakon subsidiary which is specialized in the production of contact lenses. A specialized...
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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...
Read moreWhat can an optometrist do for me? “What can an optometrist do for me?” 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...
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How to adjust to new glasses Adjusting to new glasses, whether you’ve switched to a new prescription or are wearing them for the first time, can be a challenge for some people. If you’ve never worn glasses before, simply having frames...
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