How Can An Ophthalmologist Treat Conjunctivitis?
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15 May 2020
Conjunctivitis is more commonly known as pink eye. It's an infection that can affect one or both eyes, and it's often highly contagious. Some people choose to wait out their pink eye at home, but it's wise to seek the advice of an ophthalmologist. Here are four things an ophthalmologist can do to treat your conjunctivitis during an appointment:
1. Determine the cause of your infection.
If you're experiencing pain or itching in your eyes, especially combined with unusual redness, you should see an ophthalmologist.
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Eyes Straining While Driving? 3 Reasons To Get Prescription Sunglasses
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23 August 2019
If you notice that your eyes have been struggling when you're driving due to difficulty seeing, it may not be enough for you to simply wear your typical glasses. Instead, you want to look into whether your optometrist can get you a pair of prescription sunglasses.
While you may need to get an additional eye exam done, consider the following reasons why prescription sunglasses can be a worthy investment to make for improving your experience driving.
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When Is The Time Right For Cataract Surgery?
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9 June 2019
It can be frightening to learn that you have cataracts, but the diagnosis is often worse than the actual disease. In most cases, cataracts progress relatively slowly, and early symptoms are not usually debilitating. In the early stages of the disease, cataracts will generally only cause somewhat blurred vision, halos, and light sensitivity. Symptoms become more severe as the disease progresses, of course, but initially, it can be difficult to determine whether surgery is immediately necessary.
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4 Things to Do Before Your Next Eye Exam
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22 January 2019
If you have an upcoming eye exam and it's been a while since your last one, you'll want to make sure you come prepared. This includes filling out your new patient paperwork (if appropriate) ahead of time, as well as checking with your health insurance provider to make sure your vision benefits are in place. In addition to this, there are a few other steps you'll want to take to prepare for your eye exam.
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