What are Esophoria and Exophoria? Esophoria and Exophoria are two conditions related to the alignment of the eyes. They are both forms of binocular vision dysfunction, which means that the eyes are not able to work together properly. Esophoria is a condition where the eyes turn inward, towards the nose. This can be caused by […]
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Insurance and how to Apply it to your Visit
Vision Insurance Vision insurance generally covers one eye exam per year and includes generous benefits to be used towards frames, lenses, and contact lenses. The frame, lens, and contact lens benefits do not roll over, so it’s important to take advantage of these benefits annually before they expire. Medical Insurance Eyes Now accepts all major […]
Introduction to Contact Lenses With Eyes Now
Contact Lenses Over 160 million Americans use some form of corrective devices for vision problems, whether it’s bifocals, glasses, surgical corrections, etc… Contact lenses are growing in popularity every year, and are one of the most common ways to correct vision. Contact lenses are a subtle and convenient option to see clearer. Not having to […]
Eye Floaters: How to Understand Eye Floaters and Flashes Now
What are Eye Floaters? Sometimes, while gazing at the sky or a bare wall, you’ll realize that there are small things floating in front of you. They almost appear to be small pieces of dust caught on a camera lens because they aren’t fully clear. Even when you make an effort to blink them away, […]
Pediatric Eye Doctor: How to Pick the right Ophthalmologist
You’ve probably asked yourself “how do I pick my eye doctor?”. Well finding the right pediatric care for your child is probably very important to you… and it should be. The process of finding a doctor you trust can be timely and stressful, luckily in this article we will give you a roadmap to finding […]
Bifocal vs Progressive: How to Decide What’s Best
Presbyopia – The reason for Bifocal/Progressive Lenses Presbyopia is a term that many people are unfamiliar with yet it is rather common, especially among the elderly. When the lens of the eye ages and loses its flexibility, presbyopia develops. The eye’s natural capacity to focus on things at various distances is eventually inhibited by this […]
Cataract Surgery: Options and How to Recover – See Clearly Again!
Cataracts are the clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing vision loss that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or corneal refractive surgery. Cataract surgery is the removal of the natural lens in the eye that has developed an opacification and its replacement with an intraocular lens. Cataract surgery can restore vision loss […]
Happy With Your Vision? You Still Need an Eye Exam
Problems spotted in the eye are often foreshadowed signs of underlying disease elsewhere. Most people are not aware that signs of serious diseases and conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid diseases, and certain cancers can be detected through an eye exam. In fact, eyes and overall health are all connected. Eye doctors are […]
How to Slow Down Your Child’s Worsening Vision
It is predicted that by 2050, nearsightedness, or myopia, will be prevalent in 50% of the population. Children diagnosed with Myopia experience a consistent worsening vision as they grow into adolescence. This can become a financial burden and inconvenience, constantly having to switch your child’s prescription. There are options parents can try to steadily resolve […]
Help Your Child See: Easy Eye Exams for Kids
Detecting vision problems in children is crucial to their safety and performance in school. Research indicates that 1 in 4 kids have an undetected vision problem. The best way to prevent potential worsening vision is by scheduling an appointment with your local optometrist. It is recommended that you substitute for a pediatrician or family doctor […]
