9/27/2011
Places To Get An Eye Exam In Frederick County MD
1/25/2010
Everyone Needs an Eye Exam
From 6 months old to 106 years old - everyone needs an eye exam.
"Many parents think their children's eye exam needs are being covered during school eye checks," said Dr. Michael Cohen, vice president, Professional Services, Sears Optical. "When in fact, those are simply screenings, mainly checking to see if the child can read a chart. That's why it's important to have a doctor of optometry check your child's eyes for other problems, including childhood diseases."
Prevent Blindness America recommends that children have a professional eye exam at six months of age, before entering school (age four or five) and periodically throughout the school years. Certain eye diseases are linked to heredity and should lead to more frequent exams for the family.
"There are certainly ways to determine if your child is having difficulty with their vision," said Dr. Cohen. "For example, they may rub their eyes excessively, shut one eye, hold objects close to their eyes, squint, have red or watery eyes or complain of headaches, dizziness or double vision."
But mom and dad shouldn't be left behind in all this talk about kids - they should have a regular eye exam at least every 18-24 months. According to Dr. Cohen, "Any changes in vision, including, among other things, trouble adjusting to dark rooms, difficulty focusing, difficulty driving at night, double vision, excess tearing, dry eyes or seeing spots, should be reported to your eye doctor."
If you are having trouble seeing or suspect your child might be having trouble seeing, visit www.searsoptical.com or www.preventblindness.org for more information.
Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info@aracontent.com
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EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information contact Schuyler Kidd, 216-348-8520x206, skidd@liggett.com.
Cole National Corporation (NYSE:CNJ) is a one-billion-dollar, Cleveland, Ohio-based company, founded in 1946 by Joseph E. Cole. Cole National is the parent company of Cole Vision, the world's largest optical retailer and the largest chain provider of managed vision care in the United States, with 3,300 locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Western Europe. They operate retail establishments under the names Sears Optical, Pearle Vision, BJ's Wholesale Club Optical and Target Optical. Cole National Corporation is also the parent company of Things Remembered, the only nationwide chain devoted to "Life's Special Moments" through personalized gifts.
By ARA Content Published: 10/9/2001 |
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1/10/2010
Advantages Of Wearing Contact Lenses Are Many
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12/31/2009
What Is The Difference Between an Optometrist or an Optician?
What IS the difference between an Optometrist and an Optician?
Optician vs. Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist
A patient that requires contact lenses or glasses will seek the help of an optician. An optician fills lens prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses, written by the optometrist or ophthalmologist.
So an Optician is NOT a doctor, an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist is
Opticians are not responsible, nor trained, for eye examinations or treatment solutions for eye disorders. They help you pick our your frames and adjust them to fit comfortably.
Optometrists are doctors who perform annual examinations to treat any vision problems and detect signs of disease and abnormal conditions. Examinations may also include testing for glaucoma, color perception, depth, and the ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. Optometrists must be licensed, have a Doctor of Optometry degree, and pass a state board examination.
Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. If a person requires medical or surgical care for an eye disease or an eye injury, he or she will seek the assistance of an ophthalmologist. Your refractive laser surgeon MUST be an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. This provides them with enough experience to diagnose and treat all types of eye disorders.
Ophthalmologists are the only eye care professionals certified to perform surgery on the eye. A subspecialist has undergone additional years of medical training exclusively in their chosen area of expertise, for example, retinal diseases, glaucoma, cornea or pediatrics.
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9/09/2009
Dr Nita Gala Frederick Maryland Optometry
Protect the most valuable of your 5 senses, Schedule an eye exams today!
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8/15/2009
Optometrist Or Optician What is the difference?
What IS the difference between an Optometrist and an Optician?
The optician makes and fits glasses according to the optometrist's prescription
an optitian is a person who can give somebody glasses or contact lenses. an optometrist is the person that gives you the test and they assess your eyes, they can give you lasses and contacts too though.
an optometrist has a three year doctrate, but they are not a fully licensed phsyician like someone with an MD or a DO. They are not allowed to do surgery and are limited in their practice. They do eye exams and can prescribe corrective lenses.
Opticians just fit people for glasses, they don't do any exams.
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Optometrists do much more than prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Optometrists provide primary eye care as well as unique vision care services, such as vision therapy, visual rehabilitation, non-surgical solutions, surgical consultations, and preventative care.
Optometrists help many patients with challenging visual problems. Explore our network to learn about optometric care, such as vision therapy or visual rehabilitation for special needs, lazy eye, crossed eyes, learning related vision problems, computer vision syndrome, head trauma, and much much more
Optometrists are uniquely qualified to deal with functional vision disorders and/or problems in visual processing which affect reading, computer use, and other aspects of learning, development and behavior. They also work with the visual rehabilitation of people with head trauma, brain injuries, etc.
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7/30/2009
Vision Insurance Accepted in Frederick
based upon verification and eligibility
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