Category Archives: Eye Health
The Truth About Five Common Eye Myths
Growing up, were you ever told to eat your carrots to improve your eyesight? Did your mother warn that sitting too close to the television would hurt your eyes? Here’s the truth about five common eye myths. Reading in the … Read more..
Why Regular Eye Exams Are Important
Whether you are young or old and regardless of your physical health, regular eye exams are important. It isn’t just about determining whether or not you need glasses and giving you a prescription. When your eye doctor gives you a … Read more..
Three Different Types of Eye Care Professionals
Did you know that there are three different types of eye care professionals? They are optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians and each one of these professionals is specially trained to look after your eyes in different ways. Optometrist Doctors of optometry … Read more..
Eye Health Recommendations for Adults Under 40
When we’re young, we often take our eyesight for granted and may unknowingly put our eye health at risk by doing things we shouldn’t. Protecting your vision is a matter of following a few simple eye health recommendations. Read more..
Preparing for an Eye Exam
If you are due to have your eyes checked, there are a few things your optometrist will need to know in order to properly diagnose your eye health. In preparing for an eye exam, here are some things you should do. Read more..
What to Expect During an Eye Exam – Part Two
In the previous article, we discussed some of the many tests an optometrist makes to evaluate your overall eye health during a typical eye exam. The following are a few more tests your eye doctor will likely perform. Read more..