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If You’re a Diabetic, Regular Eye Exams Could Save Your Sight
Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness among adults between the ages of 20 and 74. That’s a sobering thought. Experts say that regular eye exams could considerably reduce the risk of vision impairment or blindness associated with diabetes. Yet … Read more..
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Information You Should Take With You to Your Eye Exam
Regular eye exams are the best way to retain your best vision for a lifetime. If you’ve made an appointment to see your eye doctor, there are things you should do, before the visit. Here’s the basic information you should … Read more..
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How Vision Changes With Age – Part One
As we reach our 60s and beyond, our eyes as well as our physical strength, decline in the way they function. Here’s how vision changes with age: Normal Changes Some changes are perfectly normal and don’t signify a disease process. … Read more..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
What to Expect During an Eye Exam – Part One
There are a wide variety of tests and procedures used by optometrists and ophthalmologists to evaluate your vision and your overall eye health. Some are simple, like having you read off the eye chart and others are more complex, such as using a high-powered lens to see the tiny structures inside your eyes. Read more..
