Choosing The Right Pair Of Glasses

Eyesight Starting To Deteriorate? Why You Should Get Lasik Vision Correction

3 February 2018

If you've enjoyed great eyesight for the majority of your life, it can come as quite a shock when your vision starts to change. It could be something as simple as needing a pair of over-the-counter reading glasses to see the morning paper or as serious as blurry vision that prevents you from driving. The situation can be unsettling and you're undoubtedly searching for options. Although it's traditional for people to use glasses or contacts when they're having trouble seeing, you might want to go for an even better option.

Halloween Contact Lenses: The Scary Side Of Novelty Lenses

23 October 2017

You have your costume planned down to every last detail, and you just know it will garner you a lot of admiration on Halloween. But then you run across a pair of novelty lenses that will simply put your whole ensemble over the top. Before you order those novelty contact lenses online, you should know that there is a scary side to these optical costume pieces–and the fear factor goes far beyond what the things actually look like.

See The World A Bit Better With The Right Pair Of Eyeglasses For Your Face

28 June 2017

If you need prescription eyeglasses to see the world more clearly, make sure that you choose the most flattering frames for your face. Glasses can be very chic, and there are some designer styles that even those without visual impairment will want to wear! Talk with your optometrist about the latest frames and for assistance when ordering eyeglasses. Some tips for finding the most flattering eyewear for your face include:

3 Mythical Dangers Of Contact Lenses

28 June 2017

For those who wish to correct their vision but don't want to walk around with glasses, contact lenses are the solution. Unfortunately, some of these people are also shying away from contact lenses due to unfounded claims. Here are three examples of myths that plague contact lenses: Wearing Contacts Will Damage Your Eyes Some people believe that wearing contact lenses can interfere with their vision by making them more predisposed to eye problems.

The Pros And Cons To Adding Marijuana To Your Glaucoma Treatment Regimen

13 September 2016

Around three million people in the United States have glaucoma, and the disease is linked to hundreds of thousands of cases of blindness in the country. The disease is not curable, but it can be treated with surgery and a variety of different medications. Medical marijuana has long been touted as one of the main treatments for glaucoma. However, there are actually a wide variety of traditional pharmaceuticals that can be used to treat the disease.

What Is That Air Puff Eye Test All About?

25 April 2016

If you've ever been in for an eye exam, chances are good that your eye doctor performed a test where a little puff of air was directed at your eye. You probably flinched – and maybe giggled a little – at the sensation, and then you were on to other tests. While this little test might seem insignificant, it's not. The air puff test is a common way of measuring inner-eye pressure, which helps your eye doctor evaluate your risk for glaucoma.

3 Signs You May Need Prescription Glasses Or Contacts

21 January 2016

Knowing the common signs that you need prescription vision correction can both improve your current eyesight considerably and slow the rate at which it worsens. Here are three signs you may need prescription glasses or contacts. Blurred Vision Blurred vision can occur in multiple forms. Many people choose to purchase reading glasses if they can still see clearly at distance, but are having difficulty seeing words in a book or on a computer screen up close.

Dealing With Common Problems When You Are Wearing Contacts

2 September 2015

If you are new to wearing contact lenses, you want to prepare yourself for some of the problems that can occur when you are wearing them. The more informed you are about things that can come up, the easier of a time you will have dealing with your contacts. Here are some ways you can deal with common problems if they arise: A contact comes out If a contact comes out of your eye, don't blink right away.