If your child is having difficulty seeing, this could be detrimental to their development. It may be difficult for them to stay attentive at school, carry out daily activities and even socialize with their friends. While eyeglasses remain the most popular vision correction option for children, contacts can be a good alternative–but is your child ready to wear contacts? In this post, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, the leading eye doctor, shares the signs that indicate your kid is ready.
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2 Signs You Need an Eye Exam
You should ideally have an eye exam at least once a year to stay ahead of underlying issues and make sure your vision remains sharp. However, there are some people who might need to have their eyes checked more than once a year since vision can change in a matter of months, especially if you’re older. In this post, your trusted eye doctor, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, shares two signs that mean you need to schedule an eye exam ASAP.
[Read more…]Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 101
Your eyesight plays a major role in your quality of life, which is why it’s so important to have regular checkups with your eye doctor. One of the most serious eye problems is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this post, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic provides a brief overview of AMD.
[Read more…]Understanding the Basics of Eyeglass Lens Coatings
Need new eyeglasses? In addition to selecting frames that feel comfortable and fit your sense of personal style, you also need to choose the right lens type. In today’s post, a trusted optometrist discusses the four most common lenses available so you can make an informed decision.
[Read more…]Keratoconus 101: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Keratoconus is a condition in which the normally round cornea thins out and bulges like a cone. This prevents light that enters the eye from being focused correctly on the retina, resulting in distorted vision that makes daily tasks like reading and driving very difficult. To give you a better understanding of this condition, a trusted eye doctor breaks down the causes, symptoms as well as treatment methods for keratoconus.
[Read more…]Eye Health Resolutions for the New Year
Sadly, many people take their eyes for granted. As we enter a new year, it is important that we make a conscious effort to take better care of ourselves, and our eyes in particular. Fortunately, taking better care of your eyes is pretty easy and, with a little discipline and a tad bit of knowledge, it can help you avoid many eye problems and unnecessary trips to the eye doctor.
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