Posts by Trent Pitt
What kind of doctor do you see for diabetes?
If you’ve recently been diagnosed or think you may have diabetes, there are many resources you can turn to. Primary care doctors mostly manage diabetes treatment, but other specialists treat select side effects. Here is an overview of the professionals you may encounter in your journey.
Read MoreWhat foods prevent cataracts?
If you have sudden vision loss, you may have a cataract. Learn what it is and if it can be prevented.
Read MoreHow much is a pediatric eye exam?
Are you about to take your child to their first eye exam but unsure what to expect or how much it costs? We have the answers you need to prepare accordingly.
Read MoreWhy eye exams for children are important
As a parent, your child’s health is likely very important to you. Many parents don’t know when to start taking their child to the eye doctor or how often. From the time your child is born, it’s important to have their eyes checked by an optometrist regularly.
Read MoreIs an optometrist an MD?
Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care. That ranges from comprehensive eye exams to diagnosing, treating, and managing vision and overall eye health.
Read MoreWhat age should a child have an eye test?
Just like teens and adults, children must also focus on eye health. Unfortunately, many parents don’t know what age their child should start visiting the eye doctor. There are varying opinions between professionals, but we at Oklahoma City Vision recommend most children start to visit the dentist and receive their first eye test by the age of one.
Read MoreHow can you tell if diabetes is affecting your eyes?
Diabetes is a common problem in the United States, with about 30% of the population having the disease (both diagnosed and undiagnosed). The effects of diabetes can be difficult, and they vary anywhere from fatigue to diabetic retinopathy.
Read MoreCan cataracts be cured?
If you’re someone who struggles with blurry or cloudy vision, you should talk to your eye doctor. There’s a chance that you may have cataracts, which are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye that cause a change in vision. Find out what causes cataracts, what symptoms to look for, and what treatment options are available.
Read MoreDiabetic retinopathy treatment
If you suffer from diabetes, you could be at risk for diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease. High blood sugar levels can cause damage to blood vessels in the retina, which can swell and leak. Diabetic retinopathy comes with a range of symptoms, and if left untreated, it can cause blindness.
Read MoreHow do eye doctors check toddlers’ eyes?
Eye doctors are trained to perform eye exams on non-verbal patients, including toddlers and babies. They use a special technique called retinoscopy to determine if a young patient needs lens correction.
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