Tag: Eyeglasses
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Can an Eye Test Detect High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) takes place when your blood exerts too much force against the area around your blood vessels. Anything above 140 over 90 mm Hg is considered high blood pressure, by most standards.
According to recent findings, 33 percent of people in the U.S. possess high blood pressure. And about 20 percent of
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How Can You Tell If Diabetes Is Affecting Your Eyes?
Many symptoms of eye diseases and other problems begin in the eyes, and diabetes is one of them. What is diabetes? It’s a health issue characterized by a high volume of glucose (or blood sugar).
People with diabetes can’t process insulin well, which prevents the body from using glucose as an energy source. There are various kinds of
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What Are the Most Common Diabetic Eye Disease Symptoms?
Diabetes affects many parts of your life and body, including your eyes. Over time, this condition can cause diabetic eye diseases, which can lead to complete vision loss.
While this may sound alarming, did you know that almost 50 percent of people in the U.S. aren’t sure if there are symptoms for diabetic eye diseases? That can make it difficult
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3 Reasons to Go to the Eye Doctor
The importance of eyes can’t be said enough. You use your eyes to see, learn, read, and experience all that life has to offer. Many health problems, such as diabetes, also show the first symptoms in the eyes, prompting you to seek treatment when necessary.
Going to the eye doctor is an excellent way to keep tabs on your eyes and ensure
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3 Most Common Eye Questions and Answers
Since we started in 1972, we have heard our fair share of eye questions--and answers are easy to come by, thanks to our optometrists’ wide range of expertise. As someone who plans to schedule an eye exam soon, you will likely appreciate knowing some of the jargon surrounding eye exams (even though our eye doctors do their best to explain things
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How to Find the Best Eye Doctor for Kids
Did you know that children with unresolved vision problems can have issues in the classroom and with sports? Working with the right children’s eye doctor is crucial to staying ahead of these problems so that your little one can enjoy a happy, fulfilled life.
Keep reading to find out when to bring your child to see an eye doctor for kids (
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How Often Should You Get Your Eye Prescription Checked?
Being proactive is one of the best ways to take care of vision issues early on. We recommend having regular eye examsas a preventive eye care technique that can help our eye doctors catch any eye health issues that may be coming your way.
One essential component of every eye exam is looking into your current eyewear (if you have it). How
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What Not to Do Before an Eye Exam
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), annual eye exams are essential because they allow an optometrist to catch severe eye issues early enough to create a plan for treatment. Waiting too long (or missing eye appointments) can make your eye condition progress faster than it can be treated.
Just as delaying your eye doctor
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What to Ask During an Eye Exam
An eye examination is your chance to ask your eye doctor questions. So, why put it off? Our comprehensive optical evaluations are here to help you--and your eyes--and our team is ready to assist with your concerns.
Unsure of what to ask during an eye exam? Don’t worry. We put together a list of questions for eye doctors that you can choose
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Is It Okay to Have Coffee Before an Eye Exam?
Whether you love a good caramel frappuccino or plain black coffee, there’s nothing like a morning cup of Joe. And most Americans would have to agree, with the average person in the U.S. consuming more than three cups of coffee each day.
The question is: is coffee good for your eyes? And if so, is it okay to have coffee before an eye exam?
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