How to Prepare for a Diabetic Eye Exam
Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you need to pay attention to your eye health. The changes to your circulatory system caused by the high levels of blood sugar that accompany diabetes can take a toll on your eyes, a condition called diabetic retinopathy. Your risk increases when high blood sugar levels…
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Don’t Let Macular Age-Related Degeneration Stop You From Living Your Best Life
The Source of Blurred Vision Your vision is the work of a combination of specialized parts that each play a specific role in the way you see the world. Every basic science class covers the importance of the cornea, pupil, and retina as they pertain to sight. When you start to notice blurriness in the…
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Why LASIK is Still the Best Way to Correct Common Vision Problems
In an ideal world, everyone would see clearly without the need for glasses or contacts. But according to the Vision Council of America, more than 75% of American adults wear glasses or contacts to correct their vision. And it gets worse with age. More than 90% of Americans over 55 years old can’t see without the help…
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Top 5 Things to Consider When Selecting Your Optical Frames
The lenses are the most important part of your eyeglasses because they improve your sight and allow you to see the world better. Having the proper lenses can clear up blurred vision caused by age, computer use, and conditions such as astigmatism. Optical frames play an important role, too, because they hold your corrective lenses…
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