Q: CAN I BUY MY CONTACT LENSES DIRECTLY FROM EYE CARE ASSOCIATES? A: Our patients truly experience the benefits of buying contacts from us. Our pricing is extremely competitive; even when compared with internet pricing. For our patients’ convenience we maintain an extensive sample inventory so patients can try new contacts.
Q: WHAT IS THE LATEST IN CONTACT LENS TECHNOLOGY? A: Many people are walking around wearing contact lenses made of old, outdated materials. Even when patients come in and say they have no problems at all with their current contacts, the doctors at Eye Care Associates ask them to rate their comfort level from 0-10. […]
Q: WHAT IS MONOVISION? A: Monovision is a technique that allows patients to be able to see far away with one eye and near with the other. The overwhelming majority of the patients that we see in our Medical Arts office sit at a computer for a good portion of the day. They spend much […]
The providers at Eye Care Associates can diagnose hyperopia as part of a comprehensive eye examination. They will determine if you have hyperopia by using a standard vision test, where you are asked to read letters on a chart placed at the other end of the room, and other measurements. Hyperopia is also known as […]
Many patients ask about floaters. Floaters look like small specks, dots, circles, lines or cobwebs in your field of vision. While they seem to be in front of your eye, they are actually floating inside. Floaters are made up of tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous that fills your eye. What patients […]
The ophthalmologists at Eye Care Associates are experts in helping patients with all types of eye injuries. Surprisingly, nearly half of all eye injuries each year occur in and around the home, and home-based injuries are increasing each year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that every household have at least one pair of ANSI-approved […]
As they get older, people tend to make fewer tears due to hormonal changes. Both men and women alike are susceptible to dry eye, however it is more common in women; especially those who have gone through menopause. Dry eye can also be caused by: Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, thyroid disease, and […]
Symptoms The symptoms of corneal dystrophy depend upon the type of corneal dystrophy. There are some people who experience virtually no symptoms. Some patients experience the build-up of material in the cornea which causes it to become opaque. This can lead blurred vision or vision loss. Some patients also experience corneal erosion. This happens when the […]
Many patients have eye allergies. An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to an allergen that is normally harmless. Once an allergen comes in contact with your eye, specific cells within your eye trigger the release of histamine and some other substances in an effort to fight off the allergen. The reaction to […]
Eye Care Associates offers comprehensive eye examinations. We check your vision for signs of refractive change, as well as diseases and other problems. Many medications and chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease, can affect your vision and the health of your eyes. Our doctors are able to detect and advise you on […]
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