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Have you noticed that functioning in general is harder? Learn why visiting an optometrist may help you find the source of the problem.

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Getting My Vision Corrected

One day, after struggling at work for quite awhile, a friend of mine asked me if I was having trouble seeing. After thinking about it for a few minutes, I realized that it was hard to concentrate because everything was a touch blurry in my left eye. I decided that since it probably wasn't normal, I should meet with an optometrist. After a thorough eye exam, the doctor informed me that my left eye had some near-sightedness, and that I needed glasses or contacts to correct the problem. After I had corrective lenses, my vision was no longer a distraction. Check out this blog to learn more about how an eye doctor can help you.

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What To Expect After Cataract Surgery

8 February 2016
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If your vision is clouded by cataracts, your eye doctor may recommend surgery at some point. Cataract surgery is a simple operation that removes the cloudy lenses from your eyes and replaces them with clear, artificial lenses. You may need the surgery on just one eye or on both, but your doctor may only do one eye at a time so your vision isn't compromised. Recovery from the surgery is usually fast and uneventful. Read More …

What Should You Do If Your Plastic Eye Glass Frames Become Bent?

19 January 2016
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It's probably happened to just about every eyeglass owner at one time or another: the frames get bent and can't be worn. Now you're faced with a quandary. Do you bring the frames to the optometrist for repair, or do you try to bend them back yourself? Bringing your eyeglasses to the optometrist for a repair is always the best method. Your optometrist will be specially trained to bend back the glasses without incurring damage. Read More …

What You Should Know About Your Upcoming Cataract Surgery

14 January 2016
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When you go to your eye doctor for a routine eye exam and checkup, the last thing you expect is to be told that you have cataracts. However, cataracts are one of the most common eye disorders in the country and can, luckily, be treated through surgery. If you are in the process of preparing for your cataract surgery, you may wonder what you can expect from the procedure and the recovery process. Read More …

Choosing To Go With Contacts, Glasses Or Lasik Eye Surgery

13 January 2016
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If you need vision correction, you may be a good candidate for many types of treatments. If the optometrist has determined that you can go with glasses, contacts or Lasik surgery, then you have your work cut out for you when it comes to choosing the right type of correction for your lifestyle. You'll want to compare what each one has to offer and this article will help by providing you with helpful information. Read More …

Three Reasons To Think About Having An Eye Exam If You Do Not Have Glasses

13 January 2016
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You may have walked by numerous optometrists' offices without entering them if you have never worn glasses before. You may be vaguely aware that eye exams are a good idea, but do not make time for them in your busy schedule because you think there is no reason to do so. However, it could be a good idea for you to have an eye exam on a regular basis. Here are some reasons why. Read More …