Eye Exam Guide
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Do I Need Glasses If One Eye Is Blurry?
Blurry vision can affect anyone, even children. Sometimes, it can occur due to a refractive error, such as astigmatism, hyperopia, myopia, or presbyopia. Other times, it may signify a more severe eye condition.
More often than not, prescription lenses are a simple solution for blurry vision. They can correct the way your eyes direct light to the
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How to Get 20/20 Vision
Healthy eye habits are fundamental to great vision. We know you can’t always control how well you see, but caring for your eyes is essential to obtaining the best eyesight and general eye health.
Wondering how to get 20/20 vision? Let’s first discuss what it means.
What 20/20 Vision Means
If you see as well as the average person when
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What Are the Best Designer Eyewear Brands?
Do you enjoy keeping up with trends and showcasing your personal style, from your shoes to your glasses? If so, designer eyewear is right up your alley! Glasses from designer brands are known for top-notch quality and features that say, “I’ve got style.”
So, don’t feel like vision correction is the only thing you have to think about
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What Causes Frequent Changes in Eyeglass Prescriptions?
New vision issues are telltale signs of a change in eye prescription. If you haven’t seen an eye doctor in over a year and are experiencing any problems with your eyesight, we suggest having an eye exam right away.
A sudden change in eye prescription can be a cause for concern if left untreated. A comprehensive optical evaluation can give
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How Often Does an Eye Prescription Change?
Your vision can change from childhood to adulthood, as can your eye prescription. Whether your refractive error symptoms worsen as you age, or you develop an eye disease or other problem, your eye prescription may be affected.
How often does an eye prescription change? That depends on several things, such as your eye health. Let’s discuss.
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Hyperopia vs. Presbyopia: What Is the Difference?
At some period in your life, you may get a refractive error. You might even end up having hyperopia and presbyopia at the same time. The symptoms of these two eye issues are similar, often involving problems with near vision.
So, what is the difference between hyperopia vs. presbyopia? Presbyopia firms your eye lenses as you age, and it often impacts middle-aged adults. Hyperopia affects adults and children, and your eye’s inability to process light (or having an irregular corneal curve) causes it.
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Can You Wear Makeup to an Eye Exam?
The average person needs one eye exam per year so that the optometrist can evaluate your eyes and look for health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Preparing for your eye appointment is necessary to ensure you bring everything you need.
You may already know the answers to questions such as:
Should I rest my eyes before the
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5 Tips for an Accurate Eye Exam
Whether you’re experiencing vision issues or want to check on your prescription, an annual comprehensive eye examination is necessary. It will allow you to consult with one of our Independent Doctors of Optometry, who can answer your questions and diagnose you for eye issues.
During your eye appointment, the optometrist will look over
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Should You Rest Your Eyes Before an Eye Exam?
If your last eye exam was a while ago, you might be wondering what to expect. At For Eyes, we help our patients by performing a comprehensive evaluation of the eyes, starting with a quick discussion of your eye health concerns.
Once our eye doctors have a good grasp of your vision loss symptoms and review your family’s medical history,
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How to Schedule an Eye Exam
The time is coming for your annual eye exam. We know it can be challenging to pencil this into your busy schedule, but preventive eye care is one of the most practical ways to mitigate vision issues. Consider these facts:
You’re most likely to get cataracts after you turn 55. However, they can also develop in kids.
If any of your family
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