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You Can See Clearly Now: Blogs About Optometry

Are Your Prescription Glasses Giving You Headaches?

9 June 2016
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If you're getting regular headaches and wear prescription glasses but can't pin down where the headaches are coming from, you may want to investigate whether your glasses are the problem. There are various reasons why your lens prescription might give you headaches, all of which are typically easily fixed. Are You Using a New Prescription? If you've recently had an eye test, you may have been told that the prescription on your lenses needs changing. Read More 

4 Early Warning Signs of Keratoconus

20 May 2016
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Keratoconus is a degenerative disorder of the eye which is thought to occur in roughly 1 out of every 2,000 persons. It refers to a process in which structure changes within the cornea cause it to become thinner and develop into a conical shape in contrast to the regular gradual curve. Keratoconus can require surgery, even a corneal transplant, though catching it early often means needing nothing more than corrective glasses or contact lenses. Read More 

Four Reasons You Should Get Your Glasses Adjusted Regularly

21 April 2016
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If you have glasses, you should occasionally visit an optometrist and have them adjusted. In some cases, optometrists offer this service for free, and in other cases, they charge just a nominal fee. Here's why it's important to keep your specs well adjusted: 1. Protecting your quality of vision When your optometrist fits you for glasses, he or she measures the height of your gaze, and the visual fields of your glasses take those measurements into account. Read More 

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You Can See Clearly Now: Blogs About Optometry

Welcome to my blog. My name is Jessica, and I have worn glasses since I was a toddler. I have always been interested in vision, and I am thinking about going back to school to pursue a career in optometry. Currently, I work part time in a medical clinic, and I spend the rest of my time home with my kids Jason and Grey, who are four and six. I plan to cover a range of optometry facts and ideas in this blog. From eye diseases to glasses styles, I hope to write a bit about everything. I hope you enjoy this blog.