Vision plays a crucial role in a child’s development, learning, and overall quality of life. As parents, we monitor our child’s growth and development. Like how we take our children to annual doctor visits, it’s equally important to schedule regular eye exams to maintain visual health and help prevent poor vision. But how often should […]
6 Signs of an Eye Care Emergency
Many people assume the eye doctor’s office is just a place for eye exams and glasses, but visiting your optometrist is crucial to help protect your vision. Eye emergencies can place your vision at risk, so it’s important to know the signs of an eye emergency that require immediate attention from a professional. There are […]
What to Expect at a Routine Eye Exam
Eye exams are necessary for your eye health and vision. Besides testing your vision, your optometrist evaluates several aspects of your eye health. Routine eye exams feature several diagnostic tests for your vision and eye health. You can expect several tests during a routine eye exam, including visual acuity, eye coordination, general eye health, and […]
What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
A regular eye exam not only identifies refractive issues such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or other underlying issues with the eyes but allows doctors to check for signs of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other general health problems. At Restore Vision Center, we recommend having an eye exam at least once a year to […]
Healthy Living for Healthy Eyes
Everyone probably tells you to eat healthy, exercise, and spend time away from the screen. Sure, it’s good for your health, but does it help your eyes? Absolutely! Here are a few key areas of healthy living that are also essential to your healthy eyes and vision. Healthy Diet To help keep your eyes healthy, […]
Don’t Wait For Symptoms
Many people with medical eye diseases don’t show symptoms immediately, but with an underlying disease, the damage is already underway. Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential in diagnosing eye diseases early. Comprehensive Eye Exams Diagnose Medical Eye Disease By not getting a comprehensive eye exam on a regular basis, you’re putting your eyes at risk […]
Children and Myopia Control
Today, Myopia presents itself at an earlier age in more children than in the past. Studies have shown that part of the increase in nearsightedness is because more people are doing work up close; this isn’t just a computer and increased screen time, though–reading for long periods can also impact your eyes. There are four […]
5 Reasons Eye Exams Are Important
Your eyes allow you to interact with the world around you every day and are a vital part of your daily life. By taking care of your eyes today, you are ensuring you will see your best for years to come. Let’s take a closer look at five reasons why routine eye exams are so […]
Five Types of Eyewear Everyone Needs!
Your day-to-day tasks change, so the glasses you need will vary. Below are five types of eyewear everyone needs! Computer Eyewear The average person spends about eight hours looking at their computer a day, and this often results in tired and strained eyes. Computer eyewear helps alleviate the eye strain that is associated with staring […]
Children’s Vision Protocol
Children constantly grow and change. Their clothes become too small, their shoes become too tight, and their skills become more advanced. Although for parents, these stepping stones may happen too fast, it’s a part of life. It is important to get your children’s vision regularly checked to keep up with this constant activity throughout their […]