How Often Do I Need to See My Eye Doctor?
Frequent visits to your eye doctor are essential to keeping your eyes healthy. With the help of eye exams, your eye doctor can detect eye conditions early and provide prompt treatment to protect your vision and preserve your eye health. Keep reading to learn more about how often you need to see your eye doctor. … Read More
What is the EVO ICL?
Nearsightedness is one of the most common vision issues affecting people today. While glasses and contacts can temporarily correct blurry distance vision, millions of nearsighted people are now opting for a newer permanent fix called an implantable collamer lens. One of the most advanced ICLs available is the EVO ICL. The EVO ICL stands out… Read More
Do Eye Doctors Test for Glaucoma at Routine Eye Exams?
Keeping your eyes healthy is essential for your overall wellness, and routine eye exams are important for maintaining the clarity of your vision. Routine eye exams ensure you are seeing clearly and are necessary for the early detection of many vision-threatening eye conditions. One of the most concerning eye conditions that people often worry about… Read More
Do You Need to Have an Eye Exam to Get Glasses?
In order to fill a glasses prescription, you will need to make sure that your prescription is up to date and not expired. To ensure that your new glasses will correct your vision as best as possible, it’s best to see your eye doctor for a new prescription if your previous one is expired. Keep… Read More
Why Eye Pain is Not Normal and May Be Something Serious
Eye pain can be indicative of many different eye conditions; some of them may even be vision-threatening. There are different types of eye pain that you can experience, including throbbing, sharp, or aching pains. It is very important that you do not ignore eye pain. If you notice an abnormal feeling of discomfort or pressure… Read More
5 Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor at Your Next Eye Exam
Are you preparing for your eye exam? It never hurts to have a plan that includes a list of questions to ask your eye doctor. Being adequately prepared will ensure that you get the most out of your appointment. If you’re not sure what to ask your eye doctor, keep reading to learn 5 questions… Read More
The Truth About LASIK by: Carolyn B. Hebson, MD
LASIK is a well-established procedure for the treatment of near sightedness, far sightedness, and astigmatism. To date, over 16 million procedures have been performed worldwide, making LASIK among the most common elective surgeries. But there are common misconceptions about LASIK, which may be holding people back from experiencing the benefits of this remarkable procedure. In… Read More
Hate having your eyes dilated? By: J. Andrew Ho, OD
Do you hate going to the eye doctor and having your eyes dilated? If you answered yes, then you are with the majority. Why do we dilate your eyes at the eye doctor? The answer is simple: we need to see the back of your eye; also known as the retina. “Why do I need… Read More
VisionFirst Welcomes Dr. Andrew Ho
VisionFirst is extremely excited to introduce the newest member of their team, Dr. Andrew Ho, who will be seeing patients at our Alabaster location. Dr. Ho specializes in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, as well as providing comprehensive eye care for children and adults. Dr. Ho has extensive experience in managing pre… Read More
Back to school! Good vision and overall eye health are vital to learning
Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and the scramble to buy school clothes and new pencils, backpacks and notebooks has begun. We want to remind busy parents not to neglect one of the most important learning tools: their children’s eyes. Good vision and overall eye health are vital to learning. VisionFirst Eye Center joins… Read More
