About Me
I have three kids, and all three of my kids need to wear glasses. As my oldest daughter got older, she began bugging me about getting contact lenses. I wasn't sure that it was in her best interest to get contact lenses because I have heard so many horror stories about teenagers getting serious eye infections due to lack of care for the lenses. I wanted to learn everything that I could about contact lenses, so I spent weeks researching the topic. Visit my blog to find out everything that I have learned about the different types of lenses, the risks of wearing them, and the benefits of allowing a teenager the privilege of wearing contact lenses.
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2023
Uncovering the Unexpected: Discoveries During an Eye Exam
Regular eye exams are crucial not only for maintaining optimal vision but also as a preventative health measure. Beyond diagnosing common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, an eye exam can uncover signs of serious medical conditions. Read on to explore what might be discovered during an eye exam.
1. Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to high pressure within the eye.
Common Myths Associated With Routine Vision Exams
Your visual acuity is one of the most important things to living your everyday life. Therefore, having regular exams at the eye doctor to check your visual capability and vision health is important. As important as a vision exam is, many people do not get these important optometric exams as often as they should. Unfortunately, there are quite a few prevalent myths that get in the way of people scheduling their annual vision exams to keep tabs on their eye health.