Many vision insurance plans aren’t actually insurance—they operate closer to group discount rates. Rather than covering any and all services based on your coverage, these plans simply offer certain discounted services for you based on what they can offer. While this can benefit some, it may not be ideal for others—it depends greatly on your finances and unique situation. […]
Does Your Vision Get Worse If You Don’t Wear Glasses?
To debunk the myth suggesting that skipping your glasses can weaken your eyesight, one must first understand how glasses affect eyesight, the reality of dependence on glasses, and the potential direct impacts of not wearing glasses. […]
What Are the Benefits of Neurolens Glasses?
Neurolens glasses are a customized type of specialty eyewear. They have a unique contoured prism built into the lens designed to slightly alter light as it enters the eye. This can help reduce those feelings of eye strain, headaches, and more, allowing you to focus without discomfort. […]
Can Chlorine Damage Your Eyes?
Unfortunately, chlorine can lead to temporary eye damage and discomfort, so it’s important to protect your eyes from it. […]
How Do Multifocal Contacts Work?
Multifocal contacts combine multiple lens powers into a single lens, helping patients see clearly from near and far distances. They feature different designs that help gradually shift vision between the different lens powers. […]
Why Is Employee Retention Important in Your Optometry Practice?
In addition to making your life easier by having a solid team, employee retention is critical for improved patient care, saving you money, and helping prevent clinic efficiency problems. […]
Can You Get Blepharitis from Eyelash Extensions?
Eyelash extensions can indeed cause blepharitis. However, it is not the lashes themselves that are the issue, but rather the process of applying or removing them, hygiene practices, and the glue used that can lead to the condition. Sometimes, an allergic reaction to the adhesive can also be the culprit. […]
Building an Online Presence: 6 Marketing Tips for Your Eye Clinic
Effective marketing can attract new patients, foster a strong connection within the community, and build trust. Some marketing strategies to consider for your eye clinic include:
Build a strong online presence
Implement search engine optimization
Develop engaging social media content
Online advertising
Take advantage of local marketing opportunities
Track and analyze the results […]
Why Do My Eyes Burn When I Cry?
One possibility is that an underlying eye condition like dry eye or blepharitis is causing irritation. Environmental irritants like smoke can also cause your eyes to burn when you cry. And, sometimes, it’s just the natural composition of your tears that interact with your eyes. […]
What Are Reading Glasses?
Reading glasses are specifically designed to aid an individual’s close-up vision and are often available with several different types of lens and frame styles. […]