by Eye Contact | Apr 24, 2023 | Eye Disease
While annual and routine eye examinations are important for all individuals, they are especially important for anyone who has diabetes. In fact, one of the key measures in managing a patient with diabetes is ensuring that there has been a dilated eye examination...
by Eye Contact | Jan 31, 2023 | General, Pediatric
Infants are monitored with many doctor’s appointments as they develop. An eye doctor appointment is a vital component of a growing child’s health maintenance. The youngest that most optometrists will see an infant for a routine eye health examination is 6 months old....
by Eye Contact | May 4, 2022 | General, Vision
Medicare covers millions of Americans for their primary health care insurance. Unfortunately, there is some confusion regarding whether Medicare covers eye exams and glasses or contact lenses. Who is Eligible for Medicare? Medicare is a health insurance program that...
by Eye Contact | Sep 13, 2021 | Vision
There are many ways to test your visual field, or the amount of space that you can see with your eyes open normally. It is important to have your visual field checked regularly to monitor for any changes by diseases such as glaucoma or macular degeneration. Your...
by Eye Contact | Jun 21, 2021 | General, Vision
Your annual comprehensive eye exam is a vital component to maintaining your overall health – well beyond just your vision. At your exam, your optometrist will perform several screening tests for underlying health concerns. Some of the conditions which may first be...
