If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, an eye complication that affects blood vessels in the retina and can cause vision loss and blindness. You are also prone to other harmful conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma which can be diagnosed with an eye exam. The good news is that you can follow essential steps in order to prevent your vision and reduce your chances of eye disease.
Tips on Finding the Right Contact Lenses
There are various types of contact lenses that serve specific purposes, ranging from vision correction to cosmetic. It’s important to choose the right type of contact lenses for your unique needs. Below are some questions that you should think about before purchasing contacts.
[Read more…]Vision Insurance: How to Choose the Best Plan
Having vision insurance helps reduce the costs of eye care expenses. Just like health insurance, you pay a monthly premium for this coverage. While health insurance covers the cost of treating eye-related diseases or injuries, a vision plan covers the cost of regular eye care maintenance, including prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as eye exam visits.
[Read more…]FAQs: Contact Lenses and Children
Contact lenses are an excellent alternative to eyeglasses that many patients of all ages prefer for the convenience they offer. But are they actually safe for young children? Opti-Care, your premier eye doctor, answers that and more in today’s post.
Useful Eye Health Tips and Hacks for Young Adults
Young adults, the demographic made up of 18 to 35 year olds, often lead busy lifestyles. Due to their hectic work or academic schedules, health, eye health in particular, can sometimes take a back seat to other matters, whether it’s paperwork, reports, or projects. The good news is that taking care of your eyes doesn’t take much time or effort, no matter how busy your schedule might be.
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