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 MoreUnderstanding cataracts: How long does it take to go blind?
Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They occur when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, leading to blurred vision and, in severe cases, visual impairment. If left untreated, cataracts can potentially cause blindness.
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 MoreCan you get LASIK twice?
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a joint eye surgery that is a safe and effective way to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
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 MoreWhat does glaucoma look like?
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in those over 60 worldwide.
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 MoreWhat does LASIK surgery accomplish?
LASIK or “laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses” eye surgery is an increasingly popular procedure that can provide a permanent solution to vision problems. It has changed the lives of millions of people who suffer from vision problems. LASIK does this by…
Read MoreThe first signs of cataracts
The sooner you treat cataracts, the less likely you are to experience significant vision loss.
Read MoreHow 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.
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