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Digital eye strain is the discomfort many individuals feel after looking at a digital screen for longer than two hours at a time. According to a survey, many American adults report experiencing eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and neck and shoulder pain after prolonged screen use.

It is typically recommended to dispose of multi-dose bottles of eye drops after one month as bacteria and other micro-organisms within the bottle have probably reached sufficient quantities that they could cause infection or other ocular complications. If you have prescription eye drops, your optometrist will let you know how long you should be using them and when to dispose of them.

Eyelash extensions do come with risks to your eyes such as infections of the cornea and eyelid, the permanent or temporary loss of eyelashes, eyelid swelling and allergic reactions. There has been a steady increase in the number of cases associated with allergic reactions to the glue used to adhere extensions to existing lashes, the loss of natural eyelashes, conjunctivitis and even corneal damage due to tweeze injury. Repeated use of eyelash extensions can cause tractional alopecia, where the natural lash falls out due to excessive tension and weight placed on the hair shaft. If you really want eyelash extensions, we encourage you to ensure that your beauty therapist has been thoroughly trained in this procedure, that the equipment used has been sterilised and that the environment where the procedure will take place is clean.

Good vision is essential for safe driving and even a small loss of vision can affect your ability to read road signs, see objects from a distance and to do tasks such as changing lanes or merging safely. While an examination is not essential we do recommend that regular eye examinations will help to keep you a safer driver.

We recommend the 20/20/20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look away from your screen at something that it at least 20 metres away for 20 seconds.

Myopia – or short sightedness – is one of the fastest growing health epidemics in the world and we have long campaigned for parents to consider the balance between screen time versus green time as part of safeguarding our children’s vision. Evidence reveals that it is not near work on small screens causing myopia, but a lack of adequate outdoor light. We recommend children spend two hours a day outside to help offset myopia from developing and progressing.

When you put your glasses down, always make sure that the lenses are facing upwards. This will help keep them scratch-free and from being damaged for longer. Even better, follow the rule that glasses should only ever be ‘on your face or in the case’. Never place your glasses in your pocket, bag or backpack unprotected. Talk to your optometrist about the best way to clean your glasses and invest in a special microfibre cleaning cloth.

Bent glasses are usually caused when we sit on them or when we do not take care when putting them on and removing them. Our glasses and sunglasses are designed to sit on our nose and not on our head—they can easily stretch out of shape if you wear them this way. You should always use both hands to put on and take off your glasses, put them away when you are not wearing them and clean them as recommended by your optometrist. This will promote years of clear vision and excellent performance from your glasses.

While this may be convenient for cleaning your lenses, your t-shirt, an old rag, a paper towel, dish cloth or any type of towel, can contain abrasive particles and lead to scratches over time.

Glasses should be cleaned regularly as part of an ongoing maintenance routine, just like your car. Using a special lens cleaning spray or washing your glasses with a small amount of hand soap or gentle detergent in lukewarm water and then drying with a soft tissue is recommended in order to remove any grease, grime or surface deposits on the lens surface. You can then use your special microfibre cloth on the lenses to wipe off any remaining residue on your lenses to make them sparkling clean. Do not use hot water or anything abrasive to clean your glasses. Methylated spirits may be used to clean particularly stubborn marks on lenses but never use household cleaners or acetone as they can damage your frames or lens coatings.

When purchasing sunglasses, remember to check the sun protection factor on the swing tag, look for high category (Australian standard) lenses and remember that a high retail price doesn’t always mean better protection. If in doubt, your optometrist can assist with fitting and advise you on the best lenses for your protection.

Don’t be fooled by clouds – over 90% of UV can penetrate cloud. The fact that you’re in the shade is also not a reason to take those sunnies off - a significant amount of damage to the eye can come from indirect light, whether it is from the side or reflected off other surfaces such as the ground, sand or water.

While sunglasses are typically more popular in summer, UV damage can occur year round. We therefore recommend that you wear sunglasses all year. Many people also believe it is only the midday sun that poses the greatest UV threat to the eyes but that is not the case as our brow can block a lot of direct light entering the eyes during this time of the day. On some days UV exposure to the eye before 10am and after 2pm may be higher than during the middle of the day due to the angle of the sun in relation to the eye.

We all know the risks of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation on our skin, but many of us are not as aware of the damaging effects that sun exposure can have on our eyes. Repeated exposure of the eyes to UV radiation causes both short-term eye complaints and permanent eye damage. The most common short-term impact of UV exposure to the eye is acute photo keratopathy, akin to sunburn of the cornea, which can cause inflammation and possibly cancer.

Your optometrist may be able to recommend eye-altering lenses to enhance your Halloween attire. Under no circumstances use novelty contact lenses purchased over the counter from any other type of store or online. The surface of the eye is extremely delicate and wearing non‐prescribed novelty contact lenses, particularly those from a dubious source, could cause eye damage ranging from mild infections to sight‐threatening conditions such as corneal scarring and even blindness.

Wash your hands before handling your contact lenses and use fresh contact lens cleaning solution every time you clean your lenses. Never use tap or sterile water, saliva, basic saline solution or rewetting drops as none of these will disinfect or properly clean your contact lenses.

This is a question that you need to discuss with your optometrist because different lenses suit different people and your optometrist will advise you which option will give you the best outcome based on the specific prescription required and activities during which the contact lenses will be used.

The prescription or fit of your lenses may need to be adjusted or an alternative contact lens or material tried. We recommend cleaning your contact lenses regularly to remove any dirt and grime from their surface, but if they continue to remain gritty, you should discuss with your optometrist. Air conditioning, heating or windy days may exacerbate lens dehydration and often using an unpreserved (unit dose) lubricant may be of assistance – check with your optometrist which type is most suitable for your lens type.

Make an appointment with your optometrist to investigate why you’re not seeing properly. The prescription or fit of your lenses may need to be adjusted or an alternative contact lens or material tried.

There is no such thing as a “scratch-proof” lens. New technologies and special coatings have made lenses tougher and increased their level of “scratch-resistance”, but all lenses need to be cared for properly to avoid scratches. Using a glasses spray bottle (or rinsing your glasses under the cold tap) prior to wiping them with a soft microfibre cloth may assist in keeping them scratch free. (If your lenses have dust or dirt on them and you wipe them with your shirt this may grind scratches into the lenses). Putting them away in the case when not in use will also assist.

There are many websites that now offer glasses and contact lenses for sale online. We recommend that you always see an optometrist to purchase your glasses because they will undertake correct measurements to ensure that your frames fit you properly and importantly, that your prescription lenses have been correctly fitted within those frames. Our research also indicates that those who buy prescription glasses online instead of from an optometrist are more likely to regret their purchase due to ill fit, being the wrong shape for the face or not experiencing clear and comfortable vision. Not only does an optometrist work with the precise measurements, they also know how your prescription strength and weight of your lenses contribute to whether your glasses will be comfortable and look good.

That will depend on the warranty and when you purchased your glasses. Most glasses do come with a manufacturer’s warranty that will protect you for a defined period of time and against certain types of damage. We suggest asking your optometrist to check your records as to 1) if your glasses are still within the warranty period, and then 2) if the warranty includes or excludes the type of breakage that has occurred.

We recommend taking them back to your optometrist, or an alternative practice, and asking them to adjust for you. This is usually a complimentary service.

This is a myth and is not true – eyesight deterioration will not occur as a result of you wearing glasses. Prescription glasses are designed specifically to help correct a range of vision impairment conditions – such as long or short-sightedness. Over time however, your prescription may need changing to a stronger or weaker magnitude, but this has nothing to do with wearing glasses and/or your eyes becoming lazy.

We recommend always purchasing glasses from an optometrist who will ensure that they are fitted properly and that the prescription is correct for each of your eyes. Optometrists also take into account other factors, like the position of your eyes, the angle and position of the frame, and the distance between your pupils which make prescription glasses unique for each wearer. Other options like bifocal and multifocal reading glasses are only available from an optometrist.

Myopia is a type of refractive error commonly known as short-sightedness – i.e. distance objects are blurry while objects close to you remain in focus. Myopia is the fastest growing health epidemic in the world, thanks mainly to the amount of time we are spending indoors, rather than spending 1-2 hours a day outdoors.

We recommend contacting the relevant State Government department responsible for consumer complaints to assist you.

Yes - you may request that your optometrist provide you with a copy of your records. Prior to doing so, you should check whether you will be charged any administration fees for this service. Under law, your optometrist is required to keep a record of your files for seven years after the date of your last visit, with the exception of Queensland, where they must be held for 10 years. After that, they may securely destroy patient records.

A visit to an optometrist is simple and pain-free.

If your child is sitting too close to the TV or computer, asking to sit up the front in class to see the blackboard, or doesn’t recognise grandma across the room, this is a likely sign that your child could be suffering from one of the fastest growing health epidemics in the world – myopia (short sightedness). We recommend that you make an appointment to have your child’s eyes examined by an optometrist as soon as possible as there are numerous reasons why this could be occurring.

There are many different types of red eye and it is best to have an examination with a slit lamp biomicroscope for an accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. We recommend that you make an appointment with an optometrist as soon as possible as an optometrist will have the appropriate equipment to thoroughly examine your eye, provide an accurate diagnosis and manage your eye condition accordingly.

We recommend that you make an appointment with an optometrist as soon as possible as an optometrist will have the appropriate equipment to thoroughly examine your eye and remove any foreign body lodged in it. Or You could Visit Our site clearlyeyecare.com

If you notice your child squinting or having difficulty in school seeing, it's important you get his or her vision checked. If your child should happen to need glasses, make it as pleasant as possible. Let your child know the process isn't painful and the benefits of wearing glasses.

One of the most common eye problems in children is nearsightedness, which occurs when light focuses in front of the retina. Objects in the distance may appear blurry, but your child may not have any issue seeing up close. Amblyopia is a term to describe a condition that causes a "lazy eye." It happens because one of your child's eyes is stronger than the other because they didn't develop normal sight in one of their eyes. Your child could have ptosis, a condition that occurs when one of his or her eyelids droop and cover the eye. A child might also develop a cataract, which is a clouding over the eye.

See your eye care provider annually! It is very important to see your eye care provider on an annual basis so that they can do the appropriate screening tests for glaucoma. If you have a family history of glaucoma, mention it to your eye care provider so they are aware of your condition. By working closely with your eye care provider, as a team, we can make every effort to preserve your sight and prevent vision loss.

Doctors of Optometry are primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. They examine the internal and external structure of the eyes to diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic conditions like hypertension and diabetes and vision conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.

A comprehensive eye exam generally includes an internal and external examination of the eye, vision analysis, glaucoma screening, color vision testing and depth perception testing. An eye exam allows the doctor to check for cataracts, glaucoma, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, ocular and cerebral tumors. Optic nerve problems and many other systemic conditions.

Contact lenses can cause eye health changes that the patient is sometimes unaware of. Your eye doctor wants to make sure your eyes are as healthy as the last time you were examined and to treat any problems while still in the early stages. Since contact lenses rest on the cornea there can be eye health implications to wearing them. Sometimes an eye disease can start on the lens and damage the cornea, while the patient is unaware. Your eye doctor needs to check these things for you.

Yes. Schools only do a vision screening, not a full comprehensive eye examination. They check to see how clear your child can see but do not check the health of your child's eyes. Just because a person is seeing 20/20 does not mean they do not have an eye health problem.

Yes. Just because you think you can still see well with your eyeglasses does not mean that your eyes are healthy. Many eye diseases have little or no symptoms and it is very important that you see your eye doctor yearly.

Spectacle prescriptions are typically written with an expiration of TWO years, however certain circumstances may warrant a shorter expiration date. Contact lenses are typically written with an expiration of ONE year.

If you are a contact lens wearer, you must bring a copy of the prescription of the contacts with you (or the boxes of the contacts that you are wearing) and wear the lenses a minimum of 2 to 3 hours prior to your eye exam. After the doctor’s exam, the doctor may provide you with a copy of the contact lens prescription if the doctor has determined that the lenses are an appropriate fit. If you are not a contact lens wearer and desired to wear contact lenses, the doctor will provide you with a copy of the spectacle prescription after your eye exam. You may arrange to be fitted for the contact lenses at our clinic or you may have the lenses fitted by the fitter of your choice. At the conclusion of your fitting if you have been fitted by our clinic, you will be provided with a copy of your contact lens prescription.

Yes you will receive an updated prescription for glasses if you require one.

We recommend that you allow a minimum of one hour for your eye exam.

Yes all of our exams include an evaluation for potential glaucoma along with a consultation of possible risk factors for the condition.

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In addition to the eye exam fee, the fitting for contact lenses depend on the type of lenses to be fitted (e.g. for astigmatism or no astigmatism, soft disposable or gas permeable, and level of complexity). The fitting fee can range from $32 to $300. Consult with your doctor for the most appropriate fee for your needs.

Vision therapy refers to a collective program of procedures to train and improve the eyes and brain. Children who experience vision difficulties as a result of poor visual skills, inefficient eye teaming (vergence) and focusing abilities, and poor processing ability can benefit from vision therapy. When vision integrates correctly with our other senses, it allows us to function at our highest level. Each program is personalized to address an individual’s visual needs and goals.

Some of the newest materials for frames include titanium (virtually indestructible) and polycarbonate materials (recommended for high impact sports). Lenses are also made from polycarbonate materials, other types of light weight plastics and glass. Coatings include UV protection (recommended for all types of lenses), scratch-resistant protection, polarization, anti-glare and others.

No, but most people are more comfortable reading with proper lighting which is bright enough to provide good illumination but not so bright as to cause glare.

Possibly. If both the biological parents wear glasses, your children are likely to need them as well.

There is a benefit to wearing UV protective lenses--wearing them may protect against cataract formation. Clear lenses with UV protection may offer greater protection than dark lenses because they allow the eyes to be exposed to more light. This causes greater constriction of the pupil which lets less light enter the eyes.

The ability to focus on near objects decreases steadily with age and is referred to as presbyopia. Presbyopia is a natural aging of the lens. It is usually near the age of 40, when glasses or bifocals are prescribed to correct this condition.

No, there is no scientific evidence that TV sets emit rays that are harmful to the eyes.

No, there is no evidence that working at a computer damages the eyes. However, long hours of work can be fatiguing to the eyes, neck and back. Monitor glare from various light sources can also be a problem. It is often helpful to take periodic breaks, looking off in the distance and adjusting your work station (angle of the monitor, height of the chair, changing the lighting, etc.).

Using commercial saline solutions is the safest method of cleaning lenses. Some studies have shown that homemade solutions may lead to corneal infections.

No, because it does not provide the specifications for lens diameter, thickness and base curve. A new prescription must be carefully fitted by an eye care specialist to avoid serious adverse reactions.

No, there is no evidence that wearing contact lenses improves vision or prevents myopia from getting worse.

Yes, contact lenses provide excellent vision for most sports. However, they do not protect the eyes from injury. Therefore, contact lens wearers should use polycarbonate sports safety goggles or glasses when participating in sports.

No. Currently, there is no way to transplant a whole eye. However, corneas have been successfully transplanted for many years.

Low vision is a term describing a level of vision below normal (20/70 or worse) that cannot be corrected with conventional glasses. Low vision is not the same as blindness. People with low vision can use their sight. However, low vision may interfere with the performance of daily activities, such as reading or driving.

If neither of your eyes can see better than 20/60 without improvement from glasses or contacts, you may be defined as visually impaired. In addition, poor night vision, limited side vision, double vision and loss of vision in one eye may also determine visual impairment.

You are legally blind when the best corrected central acuity is less than 20/200 (perfect visual acuity is 20/20) in your better eye, or your side vision is narrowed to 20 degrees or less in your better eye. Even if you are legally blind, you may still have some useful vision. If you are legally blind, you may qualify for certain government benefits.

Acuity is the measure of the eye's ability to distinguish the smallest identifiable letter or symbol, its details and shape, usually at a distance of 20 feet. This measurement is usually given in a fraction. The top number refers to the testing distance measured in feet and the bottom number is the distance from which a normal eye should see the letter or shape. So, perfect vision is 20/20. If your vision is 20/60, that means what you can see at a distance of 20 feet, someone with perfect vision can see at a distance of 60 feet.

• The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia, correctable with glasses, contact lenses or, in some cases, refractive surgery (LASIK or Corneal Ring Implants). • The medical term for farsightedness is hyperopia, correctable with glasses, contact lenses or, in some cases, refractive surgery. • Related conditions (also correctable with glasses or contact lenses) include astigmatism and presbyopia.

Yes, viral conjunctivitis (pink-eye) is very common and is extremely contagious. Avoid touching eyes with your hands, wash hands frequently, do not share towels, and avoid work, school or daycare activities for a least five days or as long as discharge is present.

When you take a picture, the lens in the front of the camera allows light through and focuses that light on the film that covers the back inside wall of the camera. When the light hits the film, a picture is taken. The eye works in much the same way. The front parts of the eye (the cornea, pupil and lens) are clear and allow light to pass through. The light also passes through the large space in the center of the eye called the vitreous cavity. The vitreous cavity is filled with a clear, jelly-like substance called the vitreous or vitreous gel. The light is focused by the cornea and the lens onto a thin layer of tissue called the retina, which covers the back inside wall of the eye. The retina is like the film in a camera. It is the seeing tissue of the eye. When the focused light hits the retina, a picture is taken. Messages about this picture are sent to the brain through the optic nerve. This is how we see.

Newborn infants are able to see, but as they use their eyes during the first months of life, vision improves. During early childhood years, the visual system changes quickly and vision continues to develop. If a child cannot use his or her eyes normally, vision does not develop properly and may even decrease. After the first nine years of life, the visual system is usually fully developed and usually cannot be changed. The development of equal vision in both eyes is necessary for normal vision. Many occupations are not open to people who have good vision in one eye only. If the vision in one eye should be lost later in life from an accident or illness, it is essential that the other eye have normal vision. Without normal vision in at least one eye, a person is visually impaired.

Mild twitching of the eyelid is a common phenomenon. Although these involuntary contractions of muscles are annoying, they are almost always temporary and completely harmless. The medical name for this kind of twitching is ocular myokymia. It is quite common and most often associated with fatigue. When your eye is twitching, it is not visible to anyone else. Ophthalmologists often are asked what causes the twitching and what can be done to stop it. Lack of sleep, too much caffeine or increased stress seem to be root causes. Often, gently massaging your eye will relieve the symptoms. Usually, the twitch will disappear after catching up on your sleep.

Your doctor’s prescription is just one factor in determining how well you see through your glasses. The quality of the lenses used and the fit of the frames can greatly influence your clarity of vision and comfort with your glasses. A skilled optician can help you select the best materials for your budget and ensure they are made properly.

Your child should have his or her first eye exam done by a pediatrician sometime during year one of the child's life. If you or your child's pediatrician decides that their eyes should be further examined, make an appointment with a pediatric vision specialist. After that, your child's eye exam should be before entering kindergarten, or by age 5. Your child should receive a comprehensive eye exam at least every year or two. School screenings are helpful to detect any severe vision problems early, but your child should still see an eye doctor if there are any symptoms or if he or she fails the screening test.

Most, if not all, of the reason we need a correction such as glasses is due to genetics. The biggest control we all have in preventing worse vision is sound health practices. Avoiding trauma to the eye from UV light by wearing sunglasses when appropriate. Good nutrition to prevent diabetes – which can have a significant effect on the eyes. Having routine eye examinations including a dilated eye evaluation. Eyes will change over time, the best we can do is stay on top of the changes.

There is no evidence to support that any more than wearing shoes too much will worsen the feet. At young ages, it is important to wear the glasses as much as possible so newly forming nerves for vision can be properly developed. Later on, wearing glasses more often helps prevent eye strain and possible headaches from seeing blurry.

An eye exam will check your vision to see if you need glasses to help you see better, but will also look for any problems with the health of your eyes. Vision can change gradually over time so even when you feel like your vision is fine it may have changed enough that glasses will improve your vision. More importantly, an eye exam will check for any health problems in your eyes including cataracts, glaucoma or any circulation problem in the back of the eye (the retina). Often when these problems are found there are no symptoms. The sooner problems are found the better the long term outcome.

Most people should get their eyes tested every 1-2 years. If you have had a sudden loss of vision or change in vision in one or both of your eyes or if your eyes are red or painful you should be seen right away.

A comprehensive eye examination may take from 30-45 minutes.

Even if you are using extended wear lenses, it is best to remove your contacts when you go to sleep. Wearing your lenses while sleeping will increase your risk for an eye infection. Also, keep in mind that the contact lenses sit on the eye directly, which decreases the amount of oxygen that is available.

Sometimes, you might see small things that look like cobwebs or spots in your vision. They are protein fibers that can clump together and cause a “floater.” Most of the time, 1 or 2 floaters are nothing to worry about; however, if you see a lot of them suddenly or bright flashes of light, you need to see an eye doctor right away.

The term “20/20” refers to the sharpness of the vision. The top number is the viewing distance between the eye chart and the patient. The bottom number refers to the line on the chart. It is a measurement of how much a person can read when they are 20 feet away from the chart.

Reading glasses and sun reading glasses – also called readers – are ready-to-wear glasses with a lens power, magnification or strength, typically ranging from +1 to +4, to aid with up-close reading. They are a great option for those who don't mind slipping on a different pair of glasses for up-close viewing, or those who only require one prescription. Similarly, readers for outdoor use are available, offering protection against the sun's harmful UV rays. Both are available "over-the-counter" without a prescription or Rx from your eye care provider. On the contrary, prescription glasses are only available with an individualized lens prescription or Rx. No matter the state of your eye health, make sure to visit your eye care provider to ensure you're getting the right eyewear for your unique eye care needs.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are emitted by the sun in three forms: UVA, UVB and UVC. While UVC is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere, UVB radiation is only partially blocked, and UVA radiation is not blocked at all and can burn the skin and eyes, as per the World Health Organization. According to a survey by The Vision Council, American adults report experiencing the following symptoms after prolonged UV exposure: irritation in the eye; trouble seeing; wrinkles around the eyes; red or swollen eyes; sunburn of the eyelids and eye; and, in some cases, cancer on or around the eyes. The Vision Council encourages everyone to wear UV-protective eyewear whenever they're outdoors during daylight hours, no matter the season or weather, as UV rays are always present. Adults and children should have a comprehensive annual eye exam, as an eyecare provider can make recommendations regarding UV-protective eyewear tailored to an individual's vision and lifestyle needs.

One of the basic measurements most everyone is familiar with is the Snellen chart for 20/20 vision – a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet. With 20/20 vision, individuals can see at 20 feet clearly what should be seen normally at that distance. Most individuals ought to visit a low vision specialist when vision reaches 20/70 or worse. With 20/70 vision, an individual must be as close as 20 feet to see what a person with normal vision can see at 70 feet. Any vision loss interfering with one's visual needs mandates a visit to an eyecare provider and a request for help.

Eyewear is available with specialized lenses featuring digital eye strain-reducing capabilities. The Vision Council recommends individuals and their child(ren) visit a local eyecare provider to discuss their digital habits and what eyewear solutions are available to relieve the symptoms of digital eye strain. In addition to eyewear solutions, there are simple changes you can make in your daily digital device usage to relieve some of the symptoms you may be experiencing, including: reducing overhead lighting to eliminate screen glare; positioning yourself at an arm's length distance from the screen; increasing text size on devices to better define content on the screen; and continuously taking breaks from looking at digital screens and focusing on something in the distance to relax the eyes, commonly known as the 20-20-20 rule.

Patients have more choices than ever before when it comes to choosing prescription eyewear. Our members provide a wide range of eyewear products from value-based to luxury, and are available everywhere from online, to independent eyecare provider offices, to mass retailers. What's more is insurance and managed vision care benefits often cover some or all of the cost of glasses and/or contact lenses. No matter your price point, style preference, or eye health needs, you can find the right eyewear for you.

During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine if you require a prescription for eyeglasses, but they will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as indicators of your overall health.

Regardless of your age or physical health, a comprehensive eye exam is important for detecting any eye problems at their early stages. Even if you have 20/20 vision, an eye exam can be a measure of overall health. The eyes are the only part of the body where arteries and veins can be viewed without having to perform surgery. Eyecare providers can see signs of stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and more, through an eye exam. In addition, they can determine whether a person with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa or cataracts is suffering also from low vision, which is a condition associated with these age-related eye diseases.

A comprehensive eye exam includes tests and procedures to assess your vision and eye health. During an examination, optometrists conduct and assess: Vision assessments/refraction: Optometrists determine the clarity or blur that patients have and use tailored techniques to find a prescription for the patients best possible vision. Binocular vision: Optometrists determine the patient’s ability to properly focus and coordinate the eyes, and assess depth perception. Eye disease: Optometrists diagnose and treat some eye diseases with pharmaceutical agents. They also identify systemic diseases with ocular manifestations such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid conditions, cancer, and HIV. Pre/post-op care: Optometrists provide both pre-operative and post-operative care for cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK), and retinal surgery.

Optometrist: An optometrist is a primary health care provider (OD) that specializes in eye care and visual health. Ophthalmologist: An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) specializing in eye disease who may perform ocular surgery. Optician: An optician is a professional who fits and grinds lenses and dispenses glasses.

Optometrists, or doctors of optometry, are primary health care providers that specialize in eye care and visual health. They conduct eye exams, assess eye disease, write prescriptions, recommend specialized services and provide pre- and post- operative care for cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK), and retinal surgery. They are trained to examine, diagnose, treat and manage disorders that affect the eye or vision.

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