how to find an optometrist for your family

The CDC approximates that more than 34 million adults in America live with diabetes. What's more, 90% of that figure has Type 2 diabetes, a condition that increases a patient's risk of getting diabetic eye disease. That's why you should visit an optometrist regularly after being diagnosed with diabetes.  Your optometrist will check your eyes for any conditions that are caused by high blood sugar. If any eye condition comes up, the doctor will prescribe a diabetic eye treatment right away. [Read More]

Contact lenses are a popular corrective vision option. They offer individuals the opportunity to correct their vision in a discreet manner. This is why they are a favorite among individuals who think that they look awkward wearing glasses. Some contact lens wearers opt to choose contacts to enhance their appearance. These individuals may choose to wear colored lenses that enhance their eye color or change their eye color dramatically.  It is imperative the contact lens wearers take appropriate care of their contacts as recommended by their chosen eye care center. [Read More]

Cataracts are a serious eye health issue that can impact your vision. Some people are more at risk of developing cataracts than others. To lower your risk of having cataracts, you need to understand what puts you at risk and what you can do to prevent them.  Who Is at Risk? The factor that puts you most at risk of developing cataracts is aging. Although growing older does not definitively mean that you will have cataracts, it does increase the likelihood. [Read More]

If you wear prescription glasses, and are thinking about ordering some prescription sunglasses, it is important that you understand the lens options that will be available to you when purchasing subscription sunglasses. Here is a quick overview of the three most popular lens materials for prescription sunglasses. Plastic Lenses Generally, when ordering prescription glasses, the default lens type used in prescription sunglasses are plastic lenses. Plastic lenses are very popular because they tend to be one of the more affordable lens options on the market. [Read More]