An optometrist is a doctor for the eye who has earned a degree in Doctor of Optometry. These professionals correct the refractive errors through the prescription of contact lenses and eyeglasses and examine the eyes for both health and other vision problems. And similarly to other doctors who use stethoscopes and x-rays, optometrists do also relay on some tools that might … [Read more...]
Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMRD), is the ageing of the outermost layer of the retina, mainly found in adults over the age of fifty. At its most devastating, ARMD results in severe visual impairment and often overwhelming challenges to the quality of life. It is the cause of severe visual impairment in at least 2 percent of Americans over the age sixty-five. The … [Read more...]
How to Properly Care for Contact Lenses
Recent health reports stated that the majority of people who wear contact lenses don’t clean them as often or as well as they should. Those who wear disposable soft lenses intended for two weeks worth of daily vision correction are especially bad at caring for their contacts. When contact lenses are not cared for properly, wearers are at risk for a number of problems in … [Read more...]