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What is your face shape for glasses or sunglasses?

Oval, long, Round, Heart, Square, Diamond – Which shape are you? The Eyewear Gallery in Memphis, Tennessee custom fits Prescription Designer Eyewear and Prescription Designer Sunglasses accor…

How to tell if a preschooler needs glasses

Optometrists say there are some signs parents can watch for that indicate a toddler's or preschooler's vision may not be optimal.

Why Bard Optical is The Ideal Family Eye Center

What makes Bard Optical the perfect family eye center?

10 Neat Optical Illusions

Melt your brain and amaze your eyes with these optical illusions.

What to Expect after Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a safe & effective way of restoring ones vision. There are many experienced surgeons at FLEI that are available for cataract evaluations

6 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Six solutions to the problems that plague your eyes

Questions for the optometrist

To prepare for your next eye exam, we’ve listed five questions to ask your optometrist that will give you a much clearer picture.

What is an optometrist?

Previously known as ophthalmic opticians, optometrists are primary health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health.

Meaningful Use Criteria for Optometrists

To meet the meaningful use criteria for optometrists, you must complete the clinical quality measures. This tip sheet will help you!.

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, or Optician: What’s the Difference?

Many use the terms “optician,” “optometrist” and “ophthalmologist” interchangeably, but each has specific educational requirements and skill sets.

When to go to an ophthalmologist vs. an optometrist

What’s the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist? Both types of eye care providers have different training and areas of expertise, so understanding what each does will help you decide whether you should consult an ophthalmologist or optometrist. What is an ophthalmologist? An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor licensed to practice medicine. He …

Signing Up to be More Than an Optometrist

“…and when should I start getting my application materials ready? Because I don’t want to do it too early if I haven’t finished some of my classes yet, but I also don’t want to submit too late. Wai…

5 Questions to Ask Your Optometrist

When to Sue an Optometrist for Eye Injuries

Ask most Americans which of their five senses they would least like to go without, and chances are they will say,

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the difference?

Both optometrists and ophthalmologists play an important role in vision care, but they have different training and differ in the kinds of conditions they treat.

How Will Private Exchanges Impact Optometrists?

In three to five years, more than one-quarter of employers are considering moving to a private exchange, according to recent surveys by Aon Hewitt and Mercer, both of which manage private exchanges that include vision benefit options.

Why Optometrists Dilate Your Eyes

Optometrists dilate your eyes to help your irises widen. This perspective allows them to recognize symptoms of certain eye conditions more quickly.

Optometrist or Ophthalmologist: Whom Should You “See”?

Most people know that optometrists and ophthalmologists work with vision and the eyes - but the average person often does not recognize the differences. Here are some guidelines.

Are Online Tests As Good As One From An Optometrist?

We are all busy, especially this time of year. So, seeing an app in the app store that promises the results of an eye exam without visiting an eye doctor sounds very appealing and would be a wonderful time saver…right? Sadly, it doesn’t work that way. Besides, we would miss seeing your smiling face. Let’s …