Contact lenses have been used as an alternative to glasses for vision correction for many years. They provide patients with the convenience and freedom to engage in activities without the limitations that glasses can impose. However, with prolonged or improper use, contact lenses can cause a variety of corneal pathologies, which can be severe and potentially sight-threatening.
Glasses and contacts help your eyes focus light and make you see better, and about 75 percent of Americans wear them. The Vision Council estimates that about 64 percent wear glasses, and the other 11 percent prefer contacts. Normal changes to vision occur over time, and paying attention to them can help maintain good eyesight.
Preparation for an eye exam ahead of time can help you get the most benefit out of it. When you share information about yourself, it helps us evaluate and treat your vision issues.
Levels of training, diagnostic skill, and expertise in recommending treatment define the differences between the kinds of care that eye doctors can perform. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians each provide a needed service that serves a unique purpose within a circumscribed area. When you need an eye exam, choosing the right eye care professional can save time and money.
Innovative technology may help slow myopia progression in children, a common vision condition that affects about 30 percent of children and teens in the country. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, while nearsightedness occurs in about half the population, statistics show its increasing occurrence among children.
No matter what type of lenses you have or what kind of solution you use, you should follow the guidelines below when handling your contacts. Learn more!
Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists is excited to announce that we will be joining the vibrant and growing community of Odessa, FL.
Patients often think seeing Dr. Tumolo is solely to attain a new prescription for glasses and / or contact lenses. While this is part of the examination process, this is not the process in its totality.
Common misconceptions about your eyes, prescription glasses, and contacts.
Soft contact lenses sit on the front surface of your eye called the cornea. More specifically soft contact lenses sit on the thin tear film that coats the cornea. Contact lenses can correct your vision very similarly to how glasses correct your vision. Contact lenses can be a great alternative to glasses but like everything, contact lenses need to be used and cared for properly or they can potentially cause harm.
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