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Can LASIK Fix Presbyopia?

If you’re having a hard time reading at a normal distance or focusing on nearby objects, it could be a sign that you’re suffering from a refractive error known as presbyopia. Luckily, a basic eye exam can help your optometrist detect presbyopia and get you the treatment you need in order to see clearly. If…
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Can I Wear Contact Lenses with PVD?

Vision problems that leave you seeing floaters or flashes of light may indicate posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD is an eye problem that results from natural changes that occur in the eye.  PVD is prevalent in 24% of patients aged 50–59 years and 87% in patients aged 80–89. If you experience these changes and wear…
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How Long Will My Vision Be Blurry After LASIK?

Choosing LASIK LASIK can be a convenient alternative to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Meeting with your optometrist for a consultation is a chance to ask questions and determine if you're a good candidate for laser eye surgery. Many patients experience minimal symptoms, but knowing what to expect can help patients prepare.  Other common laser eye…
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Can an Eye Doctor Detect a Concussion?

Can an Eye Doctor Detect a Concussion? Your optometrist can detect many different conditions during an eye exam. While an eye exam helps diagnose many eye-related issues, it involves a general assessment of your health. Can your optometrist identify other health-related problems, such as a concussion? Continue reading to learn more about concussions, including if…
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What Doctor Do I See for Eye Floaters?

What Doctor Do I See for Eye Floaters? Eyecare is an essential part of everyday life, whether that means keeping up with your eye exams or needing any specialty eye care procedures.  An aspect of taking care of your eyes is dealing with any issues that may come up and consulting your optometrist about it.…

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What Are Polarized Sunglasses?

Sunglasses

Polarized sunglasses use a built-in filter that blocks horizontal light, so glare bouncing off flat surfaces drops away and you get a clearer, more comfortable view. […]

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August 17, 2026
Dr. Neil Haney

Can You Get Contact Lenses for Astigmatism?

Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions

Yes, you can get contact lenses for astigmatism, and there are several types designed specifically for the shape of your eyes. […]

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July 17, 2026
Dr. Neil Haney

What Are Corrective Myopia Eyeglasses?

Eyeglasses, Myopia

Glasses that correct myopia are prescription lenses designed to improve distance vision by helping light focus properly on the retina. […]

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June 25, 2026
Downtown Eye Care & The Contact Lens Department
Person in sunglasses and green shirt standing on a wooden dock, looking out over a tree-lined lake at sunset.

Polarized sunglasses use a built-in filter that blocks horizontal light, so glare bouncing off flat surfaces drops away and you get a clearer, more comfortable view. […]

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Yes, you can get contact lenses for astigmatism, and there are several types designed specifically for the shape of your eyes. […]

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A young child adjusting a pair of black eyeglass frames while looking to the side.

Glasses that correct myopia are prescription lenses designed to improve distance vision by helping light focus properly on the retina. […]

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