• An optometrist is a primary healthcare provider that specializes in assisting patients with their visual health. They perform routine eye exams and can help diagnose and treat various eye diseases.
• An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specializing in eye conditions and performing surgery. They can also perform a routine eye exam.
• An optician is a professional who designs, fits, and dispenses lenses according to a patient's vision. 

A routine eye exam is important, no matter your age, as it is a great opportunity for the doctor to detect any problems as early as possible. A vision test will determine your overall vision health.

How often you get an eye exam depends on your age and health. Children should get an annual exam to detect any changes. Patients 18-60 should have their vision checked every 1-2 years. Patients 65 and up should have their vision checked annually, or as recommended by a doctor. 

You should schedule an appointment if you are having difficulty driving at night, experience frequent headaches or eyestrain, have burning eyes, handle chemicals or power tools, have diseases such as diabetes or hypertension, or experiencing other vision problems. Contact our doctors if you think you need to be seen.

It is important to stay hydrated, drinking enough water throughout the day. Also, you can take nutritional supplements such as Omega-3s.

Digital eye strain is the discomfort people feel after looking at a screen or digital device for longer than two hours at a time.

Common symptoms of digital eye strain include blurred vision, dry eyes, headaches, and neck and shoulder pain.

There is certain eyewear you can purchase with specialized lenses to reduce the strain, as well as positioning yourself an arm's length away from your screen, increasing the text size, and taking breaks every once in a while from the screen to relax the eyes.

If you need vision correction, contact lenses are a good option for just about any prescription.

Research and studies have been done and found that children as young as eight years of age are able to handle, care for, and adapt to wearing contact lenses. You, your child, and your eye doctor will be able to determine how responsible your child is to make the decision.

This depends on the type of lens you purchase, as well as your general eye health, and other factors. It's best to consult your eye doctor.

Contacts are available in a variety of material types and have different replacement and wear schedules. From disposable contact lenses to extended-wear contacts, we can find the best fit for you and your lifestyle.

It is recommended that children receive their first eye exam by age 9 months.

1. Frequent eye rubbing 

2. Sitting close to the TV 

3. Headaches when watching TV/reading 

4. Squinting or tilting head to see  

5. Closing one eye to read or watch TV

Getting your child's vision checked is important as it helps detect any visual disorders and problems early on to prevent permanent developmental vision problems resulting from undetected eye problems.

We offer glasses, bifocal glasses, & contact lenses.

The most common reason why eyes are red is that they are inflamed. If you notice scattered red lines throughout your eyes, it is a sign that inflammation is present.

If your eyes are red and are accompanied by intense pain or have been red for more than a few days, you should schedule an appointment.

Red eyes can also be caused by allergies, eye fatigue, over-wearing contact lenses, or common eye infections such as pink eye (conjunctivitis). Your eyes may also become red due to environmental factors such as air pollution, smoke, dust, chemical exposure, and airborne fumes.

In some cases, redness of the eye sometimes can be a sign of a more serious eye condition or disease, such as glaucoma.

Red eyes are often associated with the following symptoms: 

• Irritation or a burning feeling
• Blurry vision
• Eye pain
• Heavy eyelids
• Light sensitivity
• Dry, itchy, or watery eyes
• Discharge

The treatment of red eyes is dependent on the cause. If your eyes are red due to seasonal allergies, the treatment is typically antihistamine eye drops or oral medications. If your eyes are red due to an infection, then antibiotics might be required. 

Sometimes, your tears don’t have the texture they should. They might evaporate too fast or your eye may not be able to make tears at all. This condition is called dry eye. If you have dry eye, you may experience redness, stinging, or a gritty sensation in your eyes.