What questions should I ask my eye doctor?
Whether you’re going to your first eye appointment in years or you see the eye doctor every year, there are important questions to ask during your exam.
Read MoreWhat 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 is the first sign of glaucoma?
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. Find out what it is, what causes it, and what to look for.
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 MoreCan LASIK make you go blind?
Any procedure can bring anxiety, especially if they don’t know what to expect. We frequently get a lot of questions when it comes to LASIK eye surgery. One of the most common questions is if LASIK can make you go blind.
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 MoreCan you check your own eye pressure?
If you’ve ever had a comprehensive eye exam, chances are your eye doctor checked your eye pressure. This part of the exam allows your doctor to look for signs of optic nerve damage, which could ultimately have an effect on your eyesight. Your eyes are…
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 MoreHow do you test for diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetes can cause a number of problems with diabetic retinopathy being the most common. In fact, more than 2 in 5 adults in the U.S. have diabetic retinopathy.
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