Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of Americans. When you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing other health problems, including diseases that affect your eyes and which can lead to loss of eyesight. That’s why your eye doctor may warn you about glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts, among others.
3 Simple Ways to Find the Right Contact Lenses for You
Contact lenses offer a safe and effective solution to refractive errors, allowing for a clearer, healthier vision. Contact lenses should be customized to your specific needs to ensure your safety and comfort. Today, the area’s trusted expert in optical care, Alderwood Optical, discusses how to find the best type of contact lenses for your needs.
What You Need to Know About Vision Changes
Any changes to your vision should be taken seriously. In today’s post, Alderwood Optical, a trusted optometrist in your area, discusses vision changes, what can cause them and how to detect them.
[Read more…]Photochromic Lenses 101: Essentials You Should Know
Wearing eyeglasses can help correct vision errors, but can be uncomfortable when you’re out in the sun. You’ll need to carry a pair of prescription sunglasses with you all the time and regularly switch back and forth between the two, which can be inconvenient. Fortunately, there’s a solution–photochromic lenses. Read on as Alderwood Optical, a trusted eye doctor in the area, discusses the benefits of photochromic lenses.
3 Common Causes of Eye Allergies
When you’re experiencing red, itchy or watery eyes during specific seasons, it is likely due to allergies. To help you better understand this issue and how to deal with it, Alderwood Optical, the trusted optometrist in the area, discusses some of the most common reasons eye allergies occur.
Protect Your Eyes From Workplace Eye Hazards
Over 2,000 people experience eye injuries in the work place every day in the U.S. Alarmingly, 90% of these eye injuries could have been prevented with the right type of eye protection.
[Read more…]Glaucoma: Early Symptoms and Treatment
In general terms, glaucoma refers to a group of diseases affecting the optic nerve. It’s one of the leading causes of visual disability. However, eye care professionals say that it can be prevented if it’s diagnosed early and treated immediately.
[Read more…]Do Contact Lenses Provide Enough UV Protection?
The sun’s UV rays aren’t only damaging to your skin; they can be harmful to your eyes as well. That is why your optometrist often recommends you to wear sunglasses in sunny settings or limit the exposure of your eyes to direct sunlight. If you’re a contact lens wearer, you may also benefit from the UV protection of certain types of contacts. Read on to know more about contact lenses and UV protection.
[Read more…]4 Bad Eye Habits to Break in the New Year
When making your list of New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget health and wellness! Today, we highlight common optical care bad habits to quit in 2020. [Read more…]
The Relationship Between Your Pupil Size and Your Health
During a comprehensive eye exam, your optometrist will thoroughly assess your eyes and vision, taking special care to examine your pupils. Did you know that the health of your pupils can provide a lot of information about your overall state of health? [Read more…]
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