If you are like us, and many patients, picking out a new pair of glasses can be exciting, and a little daunting. Of course the frame is what many people focus on, but thinner lenses could be the key to whether a pair of glasses gives you the comfort and […]
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 somewhere in between. However, beyond the […]
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 Commonwealth of Virginia. The DMV in […]
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 […]
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 vision. Other such […]
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 from your kids’ back-to-school checklist. The […]
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 may wish to be free of glasses but either […]