Total Vision
Blog Hero

What Can an Eye Exam Detect?

A male doctor sits in front of a monitor and holds a control knob and examines the iris of a patient's eye that is showing on the monitor.

Your optometrist does much more than just determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses during a comprehensive eye exam.  He or she will also examine your eyes for common and rare eye diseases, evaluate how well your eyes work together as a team, and look for signs of a variety of potentially serious health […]

Read More…

How Much Do Optometrists Make with Their Own Practice?

A female optometrist smiling

An optometrist’s salary can vary depending on a number of factors, such as whether they own their practice or are employed at a practice. Being an optometrist and owning an optometry practice are very different occupations, but often go hand-in-hand. Owning a practice can have a much higher return, but requires a lot more work […]

Read More…

Can Optometrists Prescribe Medication in California?

An orange prescription pill bottle laying on a counter with white pills spilled out of it

California is the most heavily regulated state in America, with almost 400,000 regulatory restrictions. Unfortunately, some of these restrictions affected the level of care that an optometrist could provide if they discovered something during an eye examination. Up until recently, an optometrist would have to refer their patients to an ophthalmologist or other medical doctor […]

Read More…

What to Do Before an Eye Exam

A close up of a brown eye with an eye chart displayed over the left side of the image.

Eye exams are a series of tests that allow your optometrist to determine your eye health and if you have any eye issues. Eye exams focus on aspects of your vision, like a retinal exam, eye muscle movement, pupil reaction, and refraction testing.  Whether you are going to your optometrist’s office for a particular eye […]

Read More…

Why Do My Eyes Feel Sore When I Blink?

A woman with her eyes closed covers one eye with her hand in discomfort.

About Blinking & Eye Problems Blinking, like breathing, is a reflex. While we can control it to some extent, we usually don’t think about it. The average person blinks 900–1,200 times an hour. A blink lasts about 0.1–0.4 seconds, accounting for 10% of the time you’re awake. When your eyes feel sore when you blink, […]

Read More…

What Does Farsighted & Nearsighted Mean?

A young woman wearing glasses and smiling, against a yellow backdrop

Healthy eyes are crucial to everyday life. As children and adults, you use them to complete many tasks, such as study, read, watch TV, play sports, and work. Vision impairment can reduce work productivity and affect performance.  Children’s eyes develop as they grow, which makes their first eye exam essential for maintaining overall visual health […]

Read More…

When Should a Child Have Their First Eye Exam?

A girl smiling while using a phoropter

Children’s eye exams are essential for assessing and protecting your child’s vision. Your optometrist can identify early signs of eye disease and recommend effective treatments. With how important these eye exams are for children, when should your child have their first?  Continue reading to learn more about children’s eye exams, including when they should have […]

Read More…

5 Things Not to Do Before an Eye Exam

Young happy woman undergoing eye exam by her optometrist.

Eye exams are part of a healthy routine each year. For many people, a comprehensive eye exam is a standard annual procedure that helps prevent the progression of eye diseases. Eye exams also allow optometrists to help you see better with accurate prescriptions. Preparing yourself for an eye exam is a relatively practical process. Let’s […]

Read More…

instagram facebook facebook2 pinterest twitter google-plus google linkedin2 yelp youtube phone location calendar share2 link star-full star star-half chevron-right chevron-left chevron-down chevron-up envelope fax