by Erica Kepler | Aug 12, 2021 | Optometry
Many people have never heard of punctal plugs because they treat a specific problem. So, if you need to brush up on what they do, it’s important to seek accurate information. Most individuals will probably have a slew of questions to ask about this treatment. Keep...
by Erica Kepler | Aug 3, 2021 | Optometry
Not all eye doctors are the same. “Eye doctor” is more of an umbrella term for three different types of eye specialists. Each profession has its own qualifications and realm of expertise. It’s good to know the different types of eye doctors in advance so that you know...
by Erica Kepler | Jul 14, 2021 | Optometry
If you are studying optometry, odds are you have heard of A and B scans. But you might be wondering what each does. Keep reading to learn what each scan does, their uses, and the difference between an A scan and B scan. What Are A & B Scans? A scan is short for...
by Erica Kepler | Jul 2, 2021 | Optometry
If you notice spots appearing on your medical tools after the autoclaving process, you’ll want to be careful how you proceed. Marks like these can be harmless, or they can be a sign of some underlying damage to your instruments. Today, we will help you understand what...
by Erica Kepler | Jun 2, 2021 | Optometry
People seeking eye care can be baffled by the options available to them—all of which start, in fact, with the prefix “op-.” A search for local eye doctors will turn up optometrists and ophthalmologists, not to mention opticians, who are not doctors at all. Patients...
by Erica Kepler | May 14, 2021 | Optometry
For as long as optometry has existed, we’ve attempted to treat vision loss due to cataracts. As the eye’s natural lens ages, it becomes cloudy. This makes it difficult to see at night and in the presence of bright light sources, which makes driving and other...
