Eye Care Blog

November 30, 2017

Vitamins, Minerals, and Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration, or MD, is a change in the retina which affects the center portion of a person’s vision. People with MD describe objects as distorted, […]
November 30, 2017
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Should I Have My Eyes Dilated?

Dilation of the eyes is part of a more comprehensive vision examination. Dilation involves one eye drop for each eye. The drop allows the pupil to […]
November 30, 2017

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, or Optician

At Med West Eyecare, all the doctors are Optometrist. They have had at least four years of education beyond college and are trained to diagnose and […]
November 30, 2017

I’m 40 Years Old and I Can’t Read Small Print Anymore!

Presbyopia is a change in the eye’s focusing system that occurs in all people at about the age of 40. It is a process that actually […]
November 30, 2017

High Blood Pressure and the Eyes

There is an old saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul. This saying holds more truth than one might think. The eyes act […]
November 30, 2017

Soft Contact Lens Care

Proper care of your contact lenses is essential to ensure the health and comfort of your eyes. Contact lens care involves 3 steps: cleaning, rinsing and disinfecting. Your […]
November 30, 2017
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Insertion and Removal of Soft Contact Lenses

Preparation Always wash and rinse hands thoroughly before handling your contacts. Dry them with a lint free towel. Lens Insertion Remove one of your lenses from […]
November 28, 2017
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What is Astigmatism?

Put simply, astigmatism refers to the shape of a person’s eye. It may result from a cornea (the clear “window” on the front of the eye) […]
November 28, 2017
How to put on Contact lenses

Do’s and Dont’s of Contact Lens Wear

Do follow your wearing schedule even if you aren’t experiencing any discomfort. Your cornea needs to “adapt” to the contact lens material and changes in tear […]