by Thomas Eye Center | Nov 10, 2024 | Patient Health, Useful information
The Crucial Role of Yearly Eye Exams in Diabetic Care: Why Optometrists Are Frontline Guardians Diabetes, a chronic disease affecting millions worldwide, poses significant threats to patients’ overall health – and their vision is no exception. Diabetic eye...
by Thomas Eye Center | Oct 20, 2024 | Patient Health, Useful information
The Hidden Dangers of Buying Glasses Online The rise of online eyewear retailers might seem like a convenient way to save a few dollars on glasses. But we have seen the troubling consequences of this trend for patients’ vision and eye health. While the initial...
by Thomas Eye Center | Sep 9, 2024 | Patient Health, Useful information
Some say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Is this true? Well, I like to believe so. What I do know for certain is the eyes are a window to your overall health. Did you know that your eye doctor can see diabetes and high cholesterol, oftentimes even...
by Thomas Eye Center | Aug 19, 2024 | Patient Health
Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Do your eyes water a lot? Do you struggle with redness or blurred vision? Do your eyes ever ache? All of these could be a sign of dry eye. Dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a...
by Thomas Eye Center | May 14, 2024 | Patient Health
Single-focus Computer Glasses Are you experiencing challenges with your everyday glasses when you work at your computer? You’re not alone. Many patients struggle to see clearly at a typical viewing distance for digital screens, which is around arm’s...
by Thomas Eye Center | Apr 9, 2024 | Patient Health
We often take our eyes for granted, using them to see the world without a second thought. But when a problem arises, it can have a profound impact on our lives. This was the case for a patient at Thomas Eye Center, who came in for her annual routine eye exam. “During...