Retina Archive-Coastal Vision Optometrists-Virginia

February 26, 2013August 14, 2017Ask Dr. Beach, Ocular Conditions

Why do we check blood pressure as part of your eye exam?

You may have noticed, at our office, the patient care technician checks your blood pressure as part of your testing during the eye exam. But why? What does blood pressure have to do with your eyes or your vision? The answer: a lot! Almost everyone—the news, our doctors, Dr. Oz’ […]

October 8, 2012August 14, 2017Ocular Conditions

When can an eye exam save your life? In the case of retinal emboli.

Not too many people think of their annual visit to their optometrist as an opportunity to save their life, but when a dilated retinal exam is performed there is the possibility of finding warning signs for potentially life-threatening health issues. This is the case when an optometrist finds a retinal […]