Why Should I Get My Eyes Checked If I See Well? [In a word: Glaucoma]
So you see well pretty much all day, right? That’s great! You don’t want to mess with glasses because your vision is just fine, right? No problem. So you don’t need to get your eyes checked until you have a problem with your vision right? …
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You need an eye exam. Is it best to see an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?
Would it be best to see an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist? Most patients see an eye doctor annually (or more often as needed). But should you be seen by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist? Both terms sound awkward yet somehow similar. They both mean ‘Eye Doctor” so, …
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Why should I get my eyes dilated?
Many of our new patients at Cannon EyeCare seem surprised when we bring up dilation at their routine eye exams. Often they have never had their eyes dilated in the past, or it has been a very long time. This blog post will let you …
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Top-7 tips to prepare for your next eye exam
Top-seven tips to prepare for your next eye exam appointment: As with a visit to see any physician, it is good to arrive prepared so that you can get the most out of your next visit with your local eye doctor. Whether you are seeing …
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Wait, smoking is bad for your eyes?
News flash: Smoking affects your eyes, and cigarettes are bad for you. Sure, the image above makes the tobacco habit look sexy, but truth be told, smoking tobacco causes wrinkles, premature aging, and a long list of diseases. Everybody knows this. Yet most smokers do …
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