Headaches and migraines affect millions of people in the US. The numerous causes range from hormones and genetics to poor diet and dehydration to high stress and muscle tension. There’s also a clear connection between headaches and eye strain. The best way to tell if...
Has it been a while since your last eye exam? You should prioritize this preventative care to help you monitor your vision and catch any concerning problems with your eyes. Still, if you haven’t been to the eye doctor recently, you may not be sure what to bring or...
When was the last time you had your eyes checked? Just as it’s important to get a yearly physical from a medical doctor, it’s equally vital to get an annual eye exam from an eye doctor. But should you schedule a comprehensive eye exam or a routine vision screening?...
You probably know that eye doctors recommend eye exams every two years for most people, and annually for children and seniors. How seriously do you take this recommendation? If your eyes feel fine and you’re not having trouble with your vision, do you really need to...
When you go in for an eye exam, what do you expect? You might think that an examination of eye issues stops and ends there. Your eye doctor checks out your vision, adjusts your prescription if necessary and then sends you on your way, right? Wrong. Eye exams are an...
If you have cataracts, your doctor has probably recommended cataract surgery. That’s because for cataracts, treatment options are limited. Sometimes prescription eyewear can help people with cataracts get by, but to eliminate a cataract, eye surgery is the only...