It’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through the summer, and that means it’s time for parents and caregivers to schedule back-to-school eye exams for their children. Comprehensive kids’ eye exams are essential for identifying vision issues that may go unnoticed in your child’s daily life. Unlike school vision screenings, which only assess distance visual […]
Unlike a quick vision screening using the Snellen eye chart, comprehensive eye exams at Eye to Eye Family Vision Care in Sapulpa, OK, provide a full picture of your eye health, from vision testing to anatomical assessments. Among other things, our eye exams include assessments of your intraocular pressure, retina, and optic nerve – so […]
Our eyes depend on overall physical health and well-being. When the body ails, so do eyes and vision. Read about the direct connections between the eyes and disease.
Most patients understand that a diet heavy in fat, salt, sugar, and other unhealthy ingredients negatively impacts overall health. Still, they don’t always realize the direct connection between diet and vision health. This is why dedicated optometrists care as much about your general health as we do about your eyes and pay close attention to […]
Our screen-based lifestyles have increased the cases of eye strain we see in our optometry offices. If you’re someone who spends the majority of your time on screens for work or pleasure, start practicing the 20-20-20 rule to prevent eye strain. Detect And Prevent Eye Strain Eye strain is more than just a nuisance or […]
If you review a list of some of the most common eye conditions leading to vision loss (diabetic retinopathy or cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration), you’ll notice how many of them are directly influenced by the patient's lifestyle choices and overall health. Rather than looking at the eyes and vision as the only focus, we prefer […]
Medication side effects run the gamut, with the most common being upset stomach, headaches, changes in energy, or dry mouth. However, some relatively common medications cause side effects that can negatively affect the health of your eyes and vision. Make sure to share all of your medication prescriptions and supplement lists with your optometrist. We’ll […]
