Across the United States, about 5 million children need regular prescription glasses to see clearly. And, as any parent can tell you, getting those kids to wear their glasses—and keep them on—can be a full-time chore. Most parents consider it a win if they can get their young kids out the front door wearing their […]
Read MoreWhen you’re young, your body is firing on all cylinders. It is creating all the chemicals, proteins and lubricants that your body needs with minimal problems. As you get older, you may get wiser, but your body has to work harder to produce all the various substances it requires to keep running flawlessly. The aging […]
Read MoreIt’s perfectly normal to feel anxious when sitting in your eye doctor’s office. You may feel better if you express your concerns through questions. Here are some of the most common questions to ask your eye doctor in Oshkosh. How healthy are my eyes? What can I do to improve my vision and eye health? […]
Read MoreEye care professionals cannot express enough how crucial comprehensive eye exams in Oshkosh are for all people, regardless of their age. Let’s find out from eye care professionals the importance of getting regular eye exams and what you can expect when you’re at your appointment. Why you need to get eye exams Even if your […]
Read MoreAs we age, our eyes start to wear out. Just like any other muscle or joint in your body, your eyes become a little “stiff” over time. Typically starting around the age of 40, the lens inside the eye hardens and becomes less elastic. This loss of elasticity makes it more difficult for your eye […]
Read MoreWhile most people are familiar with diabetes, they may not know that it can affect their whole body, including their vision. What may at first seem like a minor annoyance or inconsistency in vision may actually be a symptom of a diabetes complication that affects the eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. At first, diabetic retinopathy may […]
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