Posts by Scott Forester
Are opticians doctors?
When it comes to eye care, understanding the professionals’ roles is crucial. Often, terms like opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists are all respected professionals in the field, leading to confusion. One frequent question that arises is: “Are opticians doctors?” While our team is led by doctors of optometry, i.e., optometrists, let’s examine this question and the roles of different eye care specialists.
Read MoreHow to prepare your child for an eye exam
Taking your child for an eye exam can be crucial in ensuring their visual health. However, it’s natural for children to feel anxious or uncertain about the process. To make the experience smoother and more comfortable, proper preparation is essential.
Read MoreBe proactive to slow the progression of glaucoma
For the approximately 3 million Americans who suffer from glaucoma, finding a cure would be miraculous. Unfortunately, there is no cure for glaucoma, but there are ways to find relief from this debilitating disease and work to stop the progression of vision loss. Treatment from an optometrist and proactive lifestyle modifications can be the solution.
Read MoreWill you go blind if you have glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition that affects almost 3 million Americans. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause loss of vision and blindness due to damage to the optic nerve in your eye.
Read MoreThe first signs of cataracts
The sooner you treat cataracts, the less likely you are to experience significant vision loss.
Read MoreWhat is the most effective treatment for glaucoma?
Glaucoma affects approximately 3 million Americans, and currently, there is no cure for it.
Read MoreHow can you tell if diabetes is affecting your eyes?
The secondary conditions that come with diabetes may feel overwhelming at times. Not only do you have to worry about blood sugar, but you also have to watch for kidney damage, foot damage, hearing impairment, nerve issues, and more
Read MoreWhat to expect at your child’s first eye exam
Not sure what to expect from a child’s eye exam or when to schedule your child’s first eye appointment? We’re here to help! Let’s review the basic steps your child may go through so you can prepare as a family.
Read MoreWhat should an eye exam include?
Has it been a while since your last eye exam? Not sure what to expect during the process?
Read MoreAt what age does a child have 20/20 vision?
Do all children have perfect vision? If so, when do their eyes reach full maturity? These are some of the questions we hear from parents before their child’s first pediatric optometrist appointment. Read on to learn about 20/20 vision and optical development in children.
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