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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…

Find the Hidden Glasses

The hunt is on… for glasses! Can you find them all?

How inflammation may play a role in retinal disease

Whenever I deem a case of viral conjunctivitis to be significant enough to warrant the prescription of a topical steroid, I have a very brief discussion with the patient beforehand.

Science explains why we look better in sunglasses

Psychologists tell us that attractiveness comes from symmetry and the golden ratio in nature: one to 1.6.

10 Neat Optical Illusions

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

Why do parents refuse to believe their child has learning disabilities, speech impediments, or...

I've been diagnosed with ADHD late in life, but I'm starting to remember a few things.<br>Some teachers did notice that I had issues with concentration and attention. I was tested, but let into gifted classes instead. My parents only focused on the "gifted label", and ignore the difficulty paying...

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.

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.

Optical Ordering Tips for the Busiest Practices

Efficiently using your optical ordering solution can save you a lot of time in your practice.

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.

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!.

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 …

Brain Injury or Concussion? Consult with a Neuro-Optometrist

Have you had a concussion or brain injury<br>Neuro-Optometrists are an important part of the recovery team<br>We frequently hear of many NFL players and other professional athletes that have suffered concussions, but concussions occur every day to many people. It could be due to a sports injuries, falling off a bike, or due to a car accident. Concussions are a type of Brain Injury that can cause problems in brain function due to a blow or strike to the head. Neuro-optometrists are…

5 things optometrists should know about concussions

Fall sports season offers a timely reminder for doctors of optometry to be alert to patients’ risk of concussions.

What Is an Optometrist?

An optometrist is a non-medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye and visual system.

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,

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.