Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of the most common vision disorders in children. Approximately 40% of Americans have myopia, with the trend on the rise. Projections suggest as much as 50% of the world population will have myopia by 2050! Children as young as 3 can begin developing myopia, and without a treatment […]
An eye exam is about more than just updating your prescription. It’s also a powerful tool to help detect a wide range of different eye diseases and diabetes-related vision issues. Early detection and treatment are important, and your optometrist can help preserve your long-term vision with regular eye exams. A comprehensive diabetic eye exam can […]
Determining Eye Exam Frequency An eye exam is more than a sight test. Routine eye exams are crucial for preventive health care, like a trip to your dentist or a family doctor. But how often should you schedule a comprehensive eye exam? Should adults and seniors have eye exams as frequently as children? More Than […]
No one enjoys a headache, especially if they happen regularly. If you experience frequent headaches, could eye strain be the cause? A visit to your eye doctor may help you better understand what’s causing your headaches. Before you reach out to your optometrist, continue reading to learn more about eye strain, including if it can […]
Distinguishing Vision Problems When your optometrist determines your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses at a routine eye exam, many variables can affect your sight. Anything from dry eye to a poor night’s sleep can make your vision blurry or uncomfortable. But significant vision changes are commonly related to refractive errors. While there are 4 […]
Optometrists go through significant training to become experts on eyes and eye-related issues. They are trained and qualified to diagnose many eye conditions or diseases, glaucoma included. In addition to diagnosing, they can also treat many of these same diseases. If they can’t perform the treatment, they can refer their patients to other doctors with […]
Eye exams are important at every age, helping your eye doctor diagnose vision problems. Your child needs several eye exams as they go through school, but why should they have one before the start of the school year? Continue reading to learn more about eye exams, including why they can be beneficial before school starts. […]
If you’ve ever browsed through our comprehensive library of eye care blogs, you’ve probably noticed that our team at the Eye Care Center of Colorado Springs is no stranger to helping patients manage their myopia progression. What makes myopia so important to us is that it often starts developing in children by the time they […]
Your child’s vision is precious, helping them play, learn, and experience the world around them. With how important their vision is, are refractive errors like myopia dangerous? Continue reading to learn more about myopia, including how it can affect your child’s vision and if it’s dangerous. What Is Myopia? Myopia is one of the most […]
Odds are, you know someone with myopia. This widespread visual condition is becoming more and more prevalent in North America, but most people won’t recognize it until they hear its more popular nickname: nearsightedness. Our bodies grow fast in childhood, and our eyes grow right alongside us. When our eyeballs lengthen too quickly in childhood, […]
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