When it comes to correcting your vision, there are 2 common solutions: eyeglasses and contact lenses. But in order to see clearly with contacts or glasses, you need an accurate, up-to-date prescription from your optometrist. Because they’re both designed to correct vision conditions like myopia, you might assume that a contact lens prescription is the same as your eyeglass prescription. However, this is not the case and they cannot be used interchangeably. Contact Lenses & How They...
Maybe you’ve been wearing contact lenses for years, but now dry eyes are becoming a problem, and you have no idea what your prescription lens options are. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size answer for which lenses you should get in your glasses, but your optometrist or optician can help you make the best choice for your vision needs. They come in several materials, such as glass, polycarbonate, trivex, and plastic. You should also consider the coatings available—blue light blocking,...
June is Cataract Awareness Month! Part 2 of this blog with overview what happens in cataract surgery and what your options are. Please see Part 1 of the cataract blog here. My eye doctor says I need cataract surgery, what now?If your optometrist identifies cataracts as the source of your blurry vision, they may discuss referring you to an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) to perform cataract surgery. The thought of having surgery on your eyes can be scary at first. It is natural to feel appreh...