by Brett Neal, OD | Sep 27, 2021 | Eye Care, glasses
Whether you are a first time glasses wearer or have been wearing glasses for a long time, understanding your glasses prescription can help you to better understand your eyes. Why Do I Need Glasses? Glasses are used to correct the eye’s focusing system to allow...
by Brett Neal, OD | Sep 13, 2021 | Eye Care
Annual eye exams are recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months. But what should you expect from an eye exam? Believe it or not, there is much more involved with an eye exam that simply determining a glasses or contact lens prescription! The objective of this...
by Brett Neal, OD | Aug 30, 2021 | Eye Care
Many people hear the word “optometrist” and might not know what it means. Optometrists are eye doctors, who have spent many years studying Optometry—the practice of examining the health of the eyes. How Does One Become an Optometrist? Optometrists start by...
by Brett Neal, OD | Aug 16, 2021 | Medical Conditions
One of the most complained about things in eyecare, especially in mid-aged patients, is having floaters in your vision. But how can you differentiate a harmless floater from something serious? What is an Eye Floater? A “floater” is a term used to describe a...
by Brett Neal, OD | Mar 18, 2020 | Eye Care
The eye care aisle of the pharmacy has hundreds of different options for eye drops, ointments, and other products. It is not uncommon for optometrists to recommend over-the-counter products or medications for the treatment of dry eye disease or ocular...
