Posts by Trent Pitt
How we check toddlers’ eyes
Toddler eye checkups are important to track ocular development. Your child’s body is growing at a rapid rate, from their toes to their eyes.
Read MoreAre contacts bad for your eyes?
Did you know that roughly 45 million Americans wear contacts? Contact lenses revolutionized the eye care industry in the 1950s and have grown in popularity with each stage of development.
Read MoreWill I need glasses after LASIK?
LASIK eye surgery is often viewed as a permanent alternative to glasses. While that may be the case for many patients, LASIK doesn’t prevent you from needing glasses in the future.
Read MoreWhat will happen if a cataract is left untreated?
Cataract treatment is safe and highly effective. If you have a cataract in one or both eyes, it’s essential to seek treatment early on.
Read MoreWhat should glaucoma patients avoid?
Glaucoma will not go away on its own. There is currently no cure available for glaucoma, but proactive treatment can prevent future vision loss. If you want to keep glaucoma symptoms to a minimum, employ the lifestyle adjustments listed below.
Read MoreWhat does cataract surgery cost?
Approximately 10 million cataract operations are performed around the world every year. This surgery permanently treats cataracts by replacing the cloudy lens on your eye. The sooner you pursue treatment, the better you can protect your vision. Let’s review the potential costs of cataract surgery to outline your options.
Read MoreWhy do you go blind from diabetes?
Worried about going blind with diabetes? Want to reduce your risk of vision loss? You can take steps to control your diabetes and the eye-related issues resulting from it. Read on to learn how to prevent blindness with diabetes.
Read MoreWhat does a pediatric optometrist do?
Children need eye care just as much as adults do. In fact, approximately one in four children use some form of corrective lenses to help their vision. If you’re preparing for a child’s eye exam, this guide will help you understand what pediatric optometrists do.
Read MoreWhat causes glaucoma in the eyes?
Glaucoma is relatively common, especially in senior adults. The effects of glaucoma cannot be reversed, so it’s important to catch this condition early on. By understanding the causes of glaucoma, you can be better prepared for treatment and prevention.
Read MoreWhat causes poor eyesight in toddlers?
Eyesight develops from infancy until around the age of ten. When you’re firstborn, you don’t have 20/20 vision. Some children are born with vision issues due to poor genetics, while others develop eye problems during childhood.
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