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Use Your Vision Insurance Benefits Before Year-End

As the end of the year approaches, don’t miss the chance to maximize your vision insurance benefits before they expire! Schedule your eye care appointment to take advantage of everything your plan offers, from eye exams to eyewear allowances.

Could These Myths about Nearsightedness Be Misleading You?

Demystifying Myopia Myopia (or nearsightedness) is an increasingly common condition affecting millions worldwide. Studies show that 50% of the population will become myopic by 2050. These numbers make it easy to see how myths about this condition have spread. Unpacking the Truth about Myopia At Family Eyecare Center of Optometry,...

Even If Low Vision Increases Fall Risk, We Can Help

As proud members of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS), our eye care team believes that there’s life after vision loss. That’s why we work hard to provide every one of our low-vision patients with the tools they need to continue living the independent lifestyle they deserve every...

Low Vision Aids Proven in Research to Make a Difference in People’s Lives After Vision Loss

Living with low vision can be a challenging journey, but there is hope. Research has shown that individualized low vision therapy, including the use of specialized aids, can significantly improve visual acuity and quality of life for those affected. A recent study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine highlighted...

Avoid UV Rays Even After Vision Loss

Vision loss can be challenging, but it's important to remember that even if you have low vision, protecting your eyes and the skin around them is still essential to maintaining your overall eye and systemic health and preventing further deterioration of your vision. The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists...

Your Child Depends on Clear Vision for School

Children often don't realize that they have a vision problem. Since school vision screenings are unable to detect vision problems related to reading and learning difficulties, many vision problems go undiagnosed for years.

Enjoy Life without Cataracts

As cataracts worsen, they lead to a wide range of symptoms: from blurry vision and light sensitivity to halos around lights and colors appearing less vibrant. All can severely impact your ability to read, drive and enjoy hobbies — not to mention your quality of life

Spring is finally here! Don’t let allergies get in your way.

Eye allergies can mean the difference between feeling energized from a morning jog and spending the rest of the day suffering from dry, itchy, irritated eyes.

Offer Your Child a Brighter Future with Ortho-K

Ortho-k Has Been Shown to Effectively Slow Myopia Progression in Children Myopia can significantly impact your child’s performance in school and sports and can lead to serious eye diseases later in life. Fortunately, certain treatments, such as Ortho-k, can help slow the progression of myopia. Ortho-K has been shown to...

Don’t Let Allergies Get in Your Way

Spring is finally here! Enjoy going for walks in nature, but find it causes eye allergy flare-ups? Eye allergies can mean the difference between feeling energized from a morning jog and spending the rest of the day suffering from dry, itchy, irritated eyes. If eye allergies have you shutting your...

Offer Your Child Clearer Vision – While they Sleep

Myopia can significantly impact your child’s performance in school and sports and can lead to serious eye diseases later in life. Ortho-K, can help slow the progression of myopia.

Uncontrolled Diabetes can Lead to Vision Loss

Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts are all eye diseases and the risk of developing these sight-threatening conditions increases if you have diabetes

Improve your Quality of Life with a Low Vision Aid

We've improved the lives of patients living with low vision by offering a wide variety of low vision aids to help them continue doing the things they love.

Aging & Low Vision: Here’s What You Need to Know

The older you are, the higher your chance of having low vision.

The Link Between High Myopia and Serious Eye Diseases

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams in Detecting Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.

Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Family Eyecare Center of Optometry to schedule your appointment.

How Diabetes Increases Dry Eye Risk in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how Family Eyecare Center of Optometry can help.

Best Apps For People With Low Vision

Cutting-edge apps, coupled with low vision aids and devices, can help people with low vision live full, independent lives.

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage the condition until it's necessary to refer you to a retina specialist.