Dry eyes, or dry eye syndrome, is a common condition that has caused discomfort in many people. Our eye doctors at Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry are often asked whether dry eyes are permanent or treatable, and in today’s post, we answer this question.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Frequently Asked Questions
Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is a common eye condition that affects older adults. In this blog post, local eye care center Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry answers frequently-asked questions about AMD.
Refractive Errors: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
People who wear corrective devices every day, be it a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses, have vision problems in which their eyes fail to focus light properly. About 150 million Americans suffer from refractive errors, experiencing symptoms ranging from blurred vision to eye strain. Read on to learn what causes them, and how they […]
The Link Between Headaches and Your Vision
Headaches are an incredibly common complaint, with almost everyone experiencing them from time to time. However, for some individuals, headaches can be a chronic and debilitating problem. While there is no single cause of headaches that applies to everyone who experiences them, there is one source that may be overlooked in the diagnosis process: vision […]
Make These Your Vision and Eye Health Resolutions for 2023
2023 is the year to take charge of your eye health and commit to a few vision-friendly resolutions. As optometrists in Alexandria, VA, we want to help you make these changes part of your routine so you can enjoy good vision throughout the new year.
How to Tell if You Need Reading Glasses
Has it become difficult for you to read recently? You might need to start wearing reading glasses due to presbyopia, which is a condition that causes the lens to become rigid so it cannot change shape easily. It typically develops as a person ages. In this post, we share the signs you need a prescription […]
Can Pregnancy Affect Your Vision?
Pregnancy changes your body in various ways. For sentence, you might have a faster metabolism, higher fluid retention and fluctuating hormone levels. Furthermore, your eyesight might be affected, too. Continue reading as we explain the effects of pregnancy on your vision.
Myopia in Children: Causes and Prevention
In the last 20 years, the number of children with myopia or nearsightedness in the U.S. has significantly increased. About 39 million kids in 2020 had myopia, and experts project it can go up to 45 million by 2050. If your child’s nearsightedness is worsening, these are the possible reasons behind it and what you […]
An Overview of Diabetic Eye Disease
If you’re diagnosed with diabetes, you should have regular eye exams to monitor for diabetic eye disease. This condition can cause vision loss unless it is caught by your eye care specialist early. Here are a few essential things you need to know about diabetic eye disease.
Answering Common Queries About a Dilated Eye Exam
Your doctor gets a good view of the inside of your eye through dilation. This step of a comprehensive eye exam is especially crucial for people experiencing problems with their vision and eye pain. It also helps detect eye conditions that could lead to vision loss.
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