What are my eyeglass lenses made out of?
Lenses in glasses used to be made with glass. However, newer plastic materials are the norm now and have proven to be more impact...
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Envision Optometry
Aug 28, 20191 min read
Will sitting too close to the TV hurt my my eyes?
This is a myth! While sitting too close to the TV might cause eyestrain, no damage is done to your eyes. Many parents grow concerned...
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Aug 21, 20191 min read
Why are my eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions different?
Often times your eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions match exactly. Sometimes they don't. Why? Well, there are several reasons. 1....
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Aug 14, 20191 min read
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Maybe! Refractive surgery facilities require a consultation appointment. More exam testing is conducted during this appointment than...
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Aug 12, 20191 min read
What's the difference between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and optician?
I get asked this question a lot, and it can get confusing as you may or may not encounter all three at your annual eye exam. An...
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Jul 31, 20191 min read
When can my child wear contacts?
You may want your child to start wearing contact lenses for a variety of reasons: they play sports, they may not like to wear their...
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Jul 24, 20191 min read
How often do I need an eye exam?
If you wear glasses, we recommend at least every 2 years. If you wear contact lenses, you need to be evaluated annually to renew your...
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Jul 17, 20191 min read
Why does my eyelid twitch?
A lid twitch more often than not is a benign, albeit annoying, occurrence. Eyelid myokymia occurs when the orbicularis oculi muscle of...
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Jul 10, 20191 min read
I can't see without my glasses! Am I blind?
As long as you can see to a certain level with your glasses and/or contact lenses, then no, you are not legally blind. You may have poor...
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Jul 3, 20191 min read
What does 20/20 eyesight mean?
You might have heard at your eye exam that you have 20/20 vision (great!), but what exactly do those numbers mean? The top number refers...
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Jun 26, 20192 min read
When should my child get their eyes checked?
What many don't realize is just how important good vision is not only for physical development, but also for children to thrive and be...
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Jun 19, 20192 min read
How do I read my eyeglass prescription?
When you leave your eye exam and are looking over your eyeglass prescription, you're probably wondering, "What on earth do all these...
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Jun 12, 20191 min read
What is astigmatism?
You may or may not have heard your eye doctor mention that you have astigmatism at your eye exam. If so, hopefully you didn't think it...
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Jun 5, 20191 min read
I'm on a computer all day. Should I get blue blocking glasses?
This is a great question. We are exposed to a lot more blue light, now more than ever, since it is emitted from LED lights and digital...
Envision Optometry
May 29, 20192 min read
Mistakes you're making with your contact lens case
So you're good about taking your contacts out before sleeping, and you soak them in contact lens solution every night and replace them...
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May 22, 20191 min read
I just got my glasses. How come they don't feel right?
Ever put on a brand new pair of prescription glasses and feel like the floor is tilted? Like your vision in your older glasses was...
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May 15, 20191 min read
I've been told I have a freckle INSIDE my eye. What is that?
A freckle in the eye, called a choroidal nevus, is a benign accumulation of pigmented cells in the back of the eye. It's analogous to a...
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May 8, 20192 min read
I need reading glasses. Are contact lenses still an option?
Yes! Typically in your early 40s you'll start to notice reading and computer work are more difficult. This is because one of your eye...
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May 1, 20192 min read
Why sunglasses are so important
May is the month of ultraviolet awareness, and with summer just around the corner, we want to educate on the importance of UV protection!...
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Apr 24, 20192 min read
Dry eyes 101
The eye is naturally coated by a surface of tears that helps to maintain clear vision and prevent infection. If there is a disruption in...
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