Bifocals are glasses or contact lenses that have two prescriptions in each lens that help people see objects both near and far. People with conditions such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (all over blurry vision) and more commonly presbyopia (vision problems caused by aging) are typically prescribed bifocals or multifocals.

At one time, anyone requiring the use of bifocals had no choice but to wear glasses. It wasn’t until the last couple decades that people who needed bifocals had the option of choosing bifocal contact lenses. Read more »

I am often asked by parents what is the “right” age for a child to start wearing contact lenses. The answer is there really isn’t a “right” age. It mostly depends on the child’s maturity and personal hygiene.  Parents, themselves, are usually the better judge of this than I am.  Also, a child must be motivated to try them.  Sports, improved self-confidence, and nearsighted progression (increasing)  are all good reasons for children to be in contact lenses instead of glasses.

I think most times parents and optometrists discount how responsible children can be with contact lenses.  A study done by Jeffrey Walline of Ohio State University found that children Read more »

Many patients become confused about the different types of eye doctors and which one they should see. The eye doctors here at Val-u-Vision are optometrists. Think of them as the primary care doctors of your eyes. They each have undergraduate degrees and have attended four years of optometry school.

Eye doctors or optometrists are trained to not only perform comprehensive eye exams but to also identify and treat diseases and disorders of the eye. Read more »

The Optometrist is the primary eye care provider for eye and vision care.  His or her role includes not only the fitting of corrective eyeglass and contact lenses, but also the treatment of visual disorders, eye disease and infection, and trauma.  Optometrists, or eye doctors, can follow patients that have been diagnosed with eye diseases such as Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration, and are able to co-manage pre- and post-operative cataract and refractive (such as LASIK) surgery patients with eye surgeons. Read more »

Lately, you hear a lot about new “wonder” foods and supplements that are beneficial to our health.  This month I’d like to discuss a new supplement we are offering in our offices that directly correlates with two major eye diseases, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Most of us take a multivitamin recommended to us by our primary care physician. Unfortunately, not all vitamins are created equal.  Not all vitamins get absorbed by our bodies and are thus released.  We get a lot of vitamins from the foods that we eat, which is why it is so crucial to Read more »

Styes, also known as hordeolums, are infections of the glands at the base of your eyelid that typically produce a red, generalized swelling or bump resembling a pimple on the eyelid. Styes are often somewhat painful and uncomfortable and last around 7-10 days without treatment; however the good news is they typically do not produce long-term damage and can be cured in as little as four days if treated properly.

According to eye doctors, styes are usually caused by Read more »

In this installment of the Valuvision blog, we’ll review more about contact lenses including the top 10 myths. Many patients have reservations about getting contact lenses in Jacksonville Florida, especially if this is their first time being fitted for contact lenses. Many of the concerns are simply unfounded or myths. Without further ado…

Contact Lens Mythbuster: Fact or Fiction?

1. Is it true that a contact lens can Read more »

Welcome to our new Valuvision Blog. Our optometrist and eye doctors will use this eye care blog to provide you with the latest news and information about contacts, glasses, eye exams and eye care in Jacksonville FL. We will strive to provide you with quality information about the eye care industry including information about prescription contacts and eyeglasses, new contact lenses and eye exams as well as new designer glasses and sunglasses. Our designer frames include Armani Exchange, BCBG, BEBE, Calvin Klein, Candies, Caviar, Chaps, Coach, Cole Haan, Dolce & Gabana, Enni Marco, FUBU, Guess, Hugo Boss, Harley Davidson, Izod, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Prada, Polo, Ralph Lauren Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Bahamas, Tommy Hilfiger, and Versace.

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