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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, yet it’s often referred to as the “silent thief of sight.” In its early stages, glaucoma can progress without noticeable symptoms. By the time a patient realizes there’s an issue, irreversible vision loss may have already occurred. At Auglaize Family Eye Care, we’re dedicated to helping patients stay informed and vigilant about their eye health. Recognizing the early symptoms of glaucoma is essential for early detection and effective treatment.

As an athlete, you understand the importance of honing your physical skills and pushing your body to its limits. However, have you ever considered the crucial role that your visual abilities play in your overall performance?

Picture waking up and seeing clearly without glasses or contacts or having to squint to read words on a page. Imagine crisp, sharp vision as soon as you open your eyes. This reality is possible with proper treatment of common eye conditions like cataracts and glaucoma. 

Contact lenses have become a popular alternative to the traditional eyeglasses, offering individuals a convenient way to correct vision issues. They are small, thin discs that sit on the surface of the eye and function to correct a variety of vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Transition lenses, also known as photochromic lenses, have been a popular choice for many eyeglass wearers for years. These lenses are designed to automatically darken when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light and lighten up when indoors or in low-light conditions.

If you wear glasses, you know how important it is to have the right prescription to ensure clear vision. However, the quality of your vision doesn't solely depend on the prescription.

Vision therapy is a customized treatment program that helps improve and strengthen visual skills. It helps with convergence, focusing, eye-tracking, visual processing, and hand-eye coordination. It teaches patients how to use the skills to improve concentration, attention, reading, and learning. Research studies have shown the efficacy of the therapy.

An eye exam can inform you about your vision and eye health. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you can have either an eyeglasses exam or a contact lens exam. These two eye exams are essential in finding out the right type of lens that fits your needs. Here are the differences that you should consider between an eyeglasses exam and a contact lens exam.

Bifocal contact lenses are very similar to bifocal prescription glasses in that they offer two different prescriptions in a single contact lenses. One of these prescriptions is to correct near vision, enabling the wearer to see clearly for activities such as reading or doing close-up work. The other prescription is for normal, distance vision and means that they will be able to see objects further away (around 20 feet) clearly too.

Our eyes are extremely sensitive and delicate. We also rely on our vision more than pretty much any of our senses, even using it to confirm what we’ve detected through hearing, touch, smell or taste. To keep our eyes healthy and functioning properly, regular visits to an optometrist are essential. But with so many eyecare professionals out there, how do we know who to choose?