Rare Eye Diseases You Should Know About

Rare Eye Diseases You Should Know About

In a previous post, we covered common eye diseases like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. In this post, we look at three rare diseases of the eye: Retinitis pigmentosa, optic neuritis, and Stargardt’s disease.   Retinitis Pigmentosa  ...
Common Eye Diseases You Should Be Aware Of

Common Eye Diseases You Should Be Aware Of

Eye diseases sound scary — and they absolutely can be. That’s why it’s so important to protect your vision by educating yourself about what types of eye diseases exist, to know your risk factors, and to get regular eye exams.  Here’s everything you need to know...
Are Glasses And Contact Prescriptions The Same?

Are Glasses And Contact Prescriptions The Same?

Here’s everything you ever wanted to know to understand your glasses and contact lens prescriptions. If you wear both glasses and contact lenses, you might have wondered if your prescriptions are interchangeable. Could you submit an eyeglass prescription to get a...
Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the Difference?

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the Difference?

Curious about the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist and which one you should see? Here’s our guide to help you learn all about the different kinds of eye doctors.  If you’ve noticed that there are two types of eye doctors, you may have...