How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Checked?

Our senses are imperative to our daily lives and our vision has become something we simply cannot live without. What can you do to make sure that your eyes are properly taken care of and stay healthy as long as possible? The best thing you can do is to get your eyes checked regularly so … Read more

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Embracing Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month — a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute (NEI.) Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about eye health, including strategies to help prevent vision loss and blindness. There are lots of ways you can get involved, but the NEI says the most important … Read more

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How an Eye Exam is Performed

Optometrists and ophthalmologists use a wide variety of techniques to examine your eyes during a comprehensive eye exam. These tests range from the simple, like having you read an eye chart, to the complex, such as using a high-powered lens to visualize the tiny structures inside of your eyes. A comprehensive eye exam can take … Read more