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• posted: Jan. 18, 2016

Know your carrier and the information about the primary policy holder for vision.  Usually your card will say the medical and maybe the dental information directly on the card, but frequently the vision insurance is not listed.  The vision insurance is usually subcontracted out through the medical insurance.  In order to check eligibility, review benefits, […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2016

The main focus of these statements is to prompt your thoughts about multifocal or progressive addition lenses, commonly referred to as “no-line bifocals”.  Many people try it and end up disliking it for reasons that are completely predictable.   In an attempt to make the investment in glasses less expensive they’ve accomplished three things: purchased glasses […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2016

Myopia.  The most common.  It simply means that you don’t see as well far away as you do up close.  You are NEARsighted or you see NEAR BETTER.  This visual condition is also the easiest to explain.  The light is focused in front of the retina, so a minus lens is used to alter the […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2016

When it comes to reading, there are some key differences between computer screens, e-readers, and printed books and newspapers. The question is, how does each affect our eyes? Read More

• posted: Jan. 12, 2016

Return any faulty lenses.  Occasionally contact lenses or glasses come with defects or imperfections.  These medical appliances and devices can be returned if the doctor’s office agrees, but only if you purchased through the office. Exchange contact lenses if there’s a prescription change.  Unopened, undamaged boxes that have not expired are eligible to be returned where […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2016

Is the one calling the shots at your eye doctor’s office even a doctor?  At most large opticals nowadays, the office manager and/or business owner has no optical experience, no medical expertise, and certainly no authority to comment on care.  But that doesn’t prevent them from setting strict timeframes for appointments, making equipment decisions, and […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2016

1.  Because the results are always the same, it doesn’t matter where I get my eyes examined. FALSE, your best visual acuity is only going to be found at an office that places emphasis on providing the best.  Chain opticals may have some good doctors and some private offices may have mediocre ones, but one thing […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2016

There are lots of people out there promising to make your vision better without science to back up the claims.  I don’t know if you can trick yourself into believing that this is true, but you do ultimately see with your brain, not your eyes; so perhaps this is why the power of suggestion works for some.  At […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2016

The first time you and your baby look into each others’ eyes can be one of the most memorable moments of your life. You observe her sweet little nose or tiny rosebud lips but what does she see? Read on to learn how vision develops for infants. What do infants see at birth? When you […] Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2016

Vision is our most precious sense, we use it for nearly everything we do, and yet we often don’t take simple steps to prevent losing it later in life; WHY?  Here is a simple list of steps you can take to safeguard your vision and that of your children:  See the same optometrist every year.  Choose […] Read More