by Brian Looney, Doctor of Optometry | Jan 4, 2017 | Optical News
With good communication between us and your vision insurance carriers, we can often get vision plan benefits to apply to medically necessary contact lenses. Elective contact lenses for cosmetic purposes are often covered as well. It all starts will all of us being on...
by Brian Looney, Doctor of Optometry | Dec 15, 2016 | Optical News
1. Sharp-Edged ToysAs gifts are opened Christmas morning, take the time to check for any sharp/pointy edges. Eye injuries often occur on Christmas Day when excited children play with new toys. 2. Mistletoe CollisionsThe mistletoe is meant to be a surprise, but...
by Brian Looney, Doctor of Optometry | Dec 13, 2016 | Optical News
Are you considering LASIK? Here are a few of the questions to ask during your appointment: Is my prescription within the approved range? LASIK is approved by the FDA to treat certain degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness and certain types and degrees of...
by Brian Looney, Doctor of Optometry | Nov 2, 2016 | Optical News
In the U.S. there are between 20-30 million dry eye sufferers. Unfortunately only about 5{292cc3b5301b60554126ab1d65e6244992d5e505d8a733ba82d7605faad99183} of those have been diagnosed with the disease and treated. Millions of people are unaware that there is a...
by Brian Looney, Doctor of Optometry | Oct 24, 2016 | Optical News
As the US population ages, cases of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are expected to double. Right now more than 2 million people are affected by AMD. Although AMD is the most common cause of eyesight problems in people over 50 years old, it doesn’t affect...
by Brian Looney, Doctor of Optometry | Sep 29, 2016 | Optical News
Healthy eyes are an important part of your overall health plan. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps as you age: Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Your vision may seem fine to...