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National Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month and during this month we join optometrists around the nation in spreading awareness about this particular ocular disease. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss...


Everything you Need to Know About Lasik

If you normally wear eyeglasses or contact lenses for distance vision correction, you may be considering getting Lasik in Ashburn, VA. It can be an exciting idea, but you’ve probably got a lot of questions for our Optics&EYECARE optometrist...


Back-To-School Eye Exams

As summer draws to a close, many of us are preparing for the new school year. As you check off school supplies and other back-to-school necessities, be sure to schedule your child’s annual vision exam...


3 Times When Your Child Should Visit the Optometrist

Having your child checked and treated for any vision problems he or she may have is crucial for their health. Visual skills are a vital part of learning, and vision problems can impede your child’s success in school and in life...


Why a Vision Exam is Good for Your Eyes – and Your Health

Did you know that an eye exam can detect signs of serious health conditions? According to a 2011 study, eye doctors found symptoms of some diseases before other healthcare professionals...


Treatment of Amblyopia, Lazy Eye, or Strabismus

Amblyopia is a medical condition that is commonly referred to as lazy eye. A person with amblyopia will have decreased vision in one or both eyes. This is usually caused in infancy or in childhood due to abnormal development in the eye or eyes


Have You Scheduled Your Eye Exam?

As restrictions begin to lift, we would like to remind you of the importance of scheduling your annual eye exam. Eye exams are important at every age and life stage...


How to Prepare For An Eye Exam

The eyes are one of the most important organs of the body because they give you the ability to see. To ensure that your eyes are healthy...


The Importance of Eye Care

It is important for everyone to make sure that they take care of their eyes. This starts by making an annual visit to the eye doctor on time every year. At this visit, the eye doctor is going to take a look at someone’s visual acuity, trying to identify any problems that might be present...


Polarized Glasses

Many people take their eyes for granted and don’t realize just how important they are until their vision starts to fade. Everyone needs to be taking steps to protect their eyes...