glasses Archives - Coastal Vision Optometrists

FEB

2016

Not all Prescription Lenses are Created Equal

We live in a fashion-conscious culture, making a person’s choice of glasses (or frames) often a statement of personal style or expression. Sometimes, that expression is more bold. For others, it may be more classic and conservative. And others choose frames that are

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TAG contact lenses, glasses, glasses prescription

OCT

2015

“Do I need glasses to drive?”

I think when many people ask “do I need glasses to drive?” they are really asking “does the DMV require me to wear glasses or contacts while I drive?” Each state has different requirements, but let’s take a look at the requirements for the

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OCT

2015

Can a child fake their way into glasses?

One of the most delicate questions to answer from a parent is “could my child fake their way into glasses?” Before we get to the answer, I think it’s important to point out why this is such a delicate subject in the exam room. Clinical experience has taught me there can be two

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TAG glasses, kids glasses, kids vision, pediatric vision

SEP

2015

Astigmatism and the “Football Eye.” Coastal Vision Explains!

For many people, astigmatism sounds like a horrible eye condition. It sounds like, at any minute, the eye could explode, melt and fall out on the ground in front of you. The truth is that astigmatism is really a description of a particular vision error that creates blurred

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AUG

2015

School time! Coastal Vision’s same and next day kids’ glasses are perfect for back-to-school

As busy parents, it’s often challenging to keep up with your kids’ glasses and eye exams during the summertime and before school starts. Between vacations, day trips, and recreational activities it can be difficult to find time to scratch off eye exams and glasses

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NOV

2014

Dr. Nilsson provides alternative to LASIK: CRT, a non-surgical way to free patients of glasses

As optometrists, we often hear from patients who desire independence from corrective eyewear but have concerns about LASIK. Some patients may be hindered, restricted or bothered by glasses. Others may suffer from dry eyes interfering with contact lens wear. Other patients

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TAG contact lenses, corneal reshaping, CRT, eye care virginia beach, glasses, Lasik

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Not all Prescription Lenses are Created Equal

“Do I need glasses to drive?”

Can a child fake their way into glasses?

Astigmatism and the “Football Eye.” Coastal Vision Explains!

School time! Coastal Vision’s same and next day kids’ glasses are perfect for back-to-school

Dr. Nilsson provides alternative to LASIK: CRT, a non-surgical way to free patients of glasses

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