So, you’re thinking about getting glasses and can’t decide which ones are best for you. Today’s glasses are made from different materials, with some frames being plastic and others being metal. Each frame type looks and performs differently. When shopping for eyeglasses in Brookhaven, GA, knowing those differences can help you choose the right type […]
Many parents assume they only need to take their child to the eye doctor if their child shows signs that they are struggling with their vision. While it is true that your child should definitely see an eye doctor if they’re struggling to see, many children don’t know if they have vision problems, because they […]
When you think of prescription eyewear, it’s likely you are only thinking of traditional glasses. However, as technology has made its way into the optical world, prescription eyewear goes far beyond what was available only a few years ago. If you’re ready to find out about the types of prescription eyewear you didn’t know you […]
Unfortunately, the DIY trend has bled over to certain blog posts contacting recipes for DIY contact solutions. The short answer is no, you should never try to make your own contact lens solution. Here’s why: All the ingredients in commercial contact lens solutions are sterile and made in a sterile environment. You can never replicate […]
For millions of people who need glasses to see at their best, contact lenses have been a gamechanger. However, when your teen child decides they would prefer to have contact lenses over glasses, the request can naturally come along with a few concerns as a parent. Take a look at just a few of the […]
While contact lenses can be an attractive alternative to wearing glasses because they don’t change your appearance, contacts do also require a bit of an adjustment period. Most professionals will tell you that you can expect it to take as long as two weeks to get adjusted to your new lenses. Here is a look […]
Chalazion are painless bumps on the eyelid that may result from a stye or some type of eyelid infection. While these formations oftentimes go away on their own with home treatment, the lums do occasionally have to be surgically removed. You may need chalazion removal surgery if the bump is continually growing, is pressing against […]
Children may be a bit fussy when it comes to getting them to wear glasses. However, if this is the only way to help improve their sight, parents and other caretakers should develop different techniques to encourage them to do so. Fortunately, there are a few tricks that can come in handy, as described below. […]
Cataract surgery can make a major change for someone who has had their vision affected by this common problem. Here is a look at some of the things you can expect after surgery. What to Expect Immediately After Cataract Surgery Right after cataract surgery, you will talk to the doctor at the hospital or place […]
Many people find it difficult to see things very close up the older they get. Things like food labels, clothing tags can be impossible to read, and engaging in hobbies like sewing or reading becomes unmanageable without help. This often makes reading glasses necessary. In recent years, cheap reading glasses have become available without a […]
