by Curt Simmons | Oct 5, 2017 | Eye Exams
Newborn babies are pretty helpless. They can’t hold up the weight of their own head. They can’t get from point A to point B without assistance and they can’t yet articulate their needs except with gurgles, tears, and a bit of screeching. To top it all off, babies...
by Curt Simmons | Sep 6, 2017 | Eye Exams, Vision Care
Whether you’re updating your prescription, getting a new pair of glasses, or being treated for an eye disease like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, there’s a different eye care professional for each. There are two types of eye doctors,...
by Curt Simmons | Jan 24, 2017 | Eye Exams, Vision Care, Vision Problems
A visit to the optometrist is not only to check your vision but also the health of your retina, a layer of tissue containing light-sensitive cells lining the back of your eye. Your retina is responsible for triggering nerve impulses that are sent to the brain via the...
by Curt Simmons | Oct 17, 2016 | Contact Lenses, Eye Exams
If you’re considering contacts, congratulations! Especially if you wear glasses 24/7, contact lenses can be life-changing. Your initial fitting and prescription will take more time to finalize than a glasses prescription, but it’s well worth it. When you decide to try...
by Curt Simmons | Sep 12, 2016 | Eye Exams
It’s always helpful to know what to expect at a medical appointment so that you can properly prepare and feel at ease. A comprehensive eye exam includes a variety of tests, some performed by an optometrist and some by a trained optical assistant. Here’s what you...
by Curt Simmons | Sep 8, 2016 | Eye Exams
When you receive your eyeglass prescription at the end of your comprehensive eye exam, do you know what all those numbers mean? Even if your doctor explains it to you, it may be hard to fully understand without the proper context. When trying to understand your...
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