As you become older, it becomes harder to adjust the focus of your vision. This leads to a condition called presbyopia, which means you need corrective lenses to see both near and far. If you wear glasses, the problem is fixed with bifocals. While bifocal contact lenses are not new to the market, they have undergone a number of improvements to make them perform better. It wasn't until recently that people actually started to wear them as their main corrective lenses.
22 December 2016
If you need prescription lenses, then you'll want to head to the eyewear store where you can choose from their selection of prescription glasses. The good news is, you'll find so many pairs of glasses to choose from that you'll undoubtedly be able to find a pair you'll be happy with. However, the down side to all this selection means you better make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and have a full stomach, you may be there awhile!
16 December 2016
Most people figure they will be able to tell when they need reading glasses, but often the signs are subtle enough that you may not actually recognize your need right away. This can lead to discomfort and pain—not just in your eyes but in your head and shoulders as they respond to the strains caused by your failing vision. The following are signs that you may need to get reading glasses.
11 December 2016
To help you prepare for your upcoming eye exam, it is good to know just what to exact. The following tests are commonly performed at every routine eye exam and knowing what those are and why they are important will remind you why this appointment is so important. Dilated Fundus Exam This is one part of the standard eye exam process that many people try to get out of having to go through.
5 December 2016
The term astigmatism refers to an abnormally shaped cornea. Whereas a cornea should be smooth, in the case of an astigmatism, the cornea has wrinkles in it. These wrinkles form an hourglass shape that bends the light flowing through the cornea and distorts vision. The term keratoconus refers to an especially odd-shaped astigmatism, and if you have keratoconus, you may need to take drastic measures in order to improve your sight.
25 August 2016
When you go to the optometrist and find out you have cataracts, you may wonder what you can do to deal with your new diagnosis. After all, your eye doctor can offer some options. You can get a new glasses prescription, or you can go to an ophthalmologist for cataract surgery. While these are both viable and effective options, you may find yourself looking for other treatments you can use in addition to conventional treatments.
24 October 2014
