Parents never think twice about investing in braces to perfect their child’s smile—but what about protecting something even more crucial, like their vision? Progressive myopia, or worsening nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common among children, and it’s more than just needing glasses. Left unmanaged, it can lead to serious complications like retinal detachment or glaucoma later […]
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses offer an effective way to correct your vision while you sleep, be it for myopia management or simple vision correction. However, the unique design of ortho-k can require an adjustment period for new wearers. To help make adjustment period of ortho-k lenses more comfortable, we’ve outlined a few tips for wearing them: […]
ant benefit of visiting a developmental optometrist is that they are eye doctors who have special expertise in developmental vision evaluations and vision therapy. […]
When it comes to eye conditions, two common terms that are often used interchangeably are strabismus and amblyopia. While both conditions affect the eyes and can occur simultaneously in some cases, there are key differences between these two conditions. Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes, refers to a condition where the eyes do not properly […]
The main difference between convergence insufficiency and a learning disability is the underlying cause. Convergence insufficiency is a vision disorder that affects the eyes’ ability to work together and can be treated with vision therapy, while a learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects how the brain processes information. […]
Whether you’re new to wearing contact lenses or have been wearing them for years, there’s a certain type of panic that you can feel when your lenses don’t feel quite right on your eye. Fortunately, accidentally putting your contact lens on inside out is very common and won’t damage your eye or the lens; you’ll simply feel some discomfort and irritation in that eye. […]
Vision therapy is not always covered by vision insurance. While it sometimes may be covered by medical insurance plans, this can vary—while some plans may offer full coverage for vision therapy, others may only cover a portion, or have certain restrictions about what services will and will not be covered. […]
When it comes time to purchase new eyeglasses, many wonder whether they should buy directly from their optometrist or look elsewhere. While there are many avenues for purchasing, including online retailers and chain stores, there are significant advantages to buying from your eye care professional.
Some of these reasons may include:
Personalized care and service
Professional fitting
Quality assurance
Accurate prescriptions
Wide selection of frames
Supporting local businesses
Warranty and repairs
Convenience
Insurance
Follow-up care […]
There are many ways to manage myopia, though eye exercises are not one of them. These exercises cannot help slow myopia progression or improve vision, but they can help relieve eye strain, which is a common symptom of this refractive error. […]
When myopia progresses to -5 diopters (D) or more of spherical correction, it is considered high myopia or severe nearsightedness. […]
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