Eye Exam
5 Ways to Prepare for an Eye Exam
Eye exams are important to maintaining good vision and keeping your eyes healthy. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your next eye exam: 1. Make sure you have a list of all the medications you're currently taking. This includes over-the-counter drugs and vitamins. Your doctor will need to know what you're taking to... read more
Is It Time for Your Eye Exam?
People worry more about keeping up with the arbitrary 3,000-mile oil change schedule of their car than they do about regular eye exams. But it’s during these routine eye exams where larger problems, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other serious vision problems, are spotted. That’s crucial because many conditions such as glaucoma... read more
What Are Those Squiggly Things in My Vision?
You’re in the bleachers at a Cubs game on a clear day. But when you look away from the game up into the cloudless sky you notice squiggly lines, spots, or cobwebs floating about seemingly in front of your eyes. You’ve seen them before, but in the back of your mind you’ve always wondered if... read more
Have You had Your Regular Check Up Recently?
Despite their importance in everything we do, most of us take our eyes for granted. Many people can’t remember the last eye exam they had. Chances are we’re more focused on the timing of oil changes in our cars than on the ongoing health of our eyes. Having your eyes checked regularly isn’t some mindless... read more
The Seeing Eye: What You Can Expect From Your Eye Exam
Everyone knows that you are supposed to see your dentist every six months for a dental cleaning, but did you know that you are supposed to get your eyes examined every year as well? As a part of your body that often gets neglected, your eyes need to be properly tested not only to get... read more
Three Glasses Trends to Stay Up On This Season
It used to be that the last thing you would want to be dead wearing were your prescription glasses. However, with the rise of the hipster crowd and trendsetters alike, one of the greatest accessories that you can invest in are your eyeglasses. From oversized tortoise shell to lucite frames, this article will discuss some... read more