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Category: Eye Conditions & Diseases

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What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

An optometrist and her patient standing up and discussing the results from her patient's eye exam about potential issues that were uncovered

Seeing Through Your Eyes Eye exams are more than a vision test. Comprehensive eye exams are crucial for understanding eye function and health.  The structures of your eye are like the gears and cogs in a clock. Each part has a function, each precisely shaped, and each working together to create healthy vision. However, when […]

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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

An optometrist seated down with her male patient using a detailed photo of an eye to explaining the effects of glaucoma

Glaucoma can affect anyone, but some may be at more risk. High-risk individuals should receive an eye exam to determine their eye health, and understanding your risk can help you know if you should see your optometrist.  Is this glaucoma hereditary? Continue reading to learn more about this condition, including what factors may put you […]

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What is Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)?

Optical Coherence Tomography used to provide an image of the retina in the back of a patient's eye

During an eye exam, your optometrist doesn’t only test your vision. They’ll assess your overall eye health to check for eye diseases. Examining your eye health can help identify any potential problems.  Several tools help your optometrist to examine your eyes, including optical coherence tomography (or OCT). What is OCT, and what is it used […]

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