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Vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams both help identify vision concerns, but they are not the same. A vision screening is a basic check that may detect possible signs of a problem, while a comprehensive eye exam gives a more complete look at your vision, eye health, and overall visual function.

As students prepare for a new school year, backpacks, supplies, and schedules often get most of the attention. However, clear vision is just as important for classroom success. A back-to-school eye exam helps make sure a child can see comfortably, focus clearly, and keep up with daily learning demands.

As families prepare for a new school year in Columbus, school supplies, updated schedules, and physical exams often receive most of the attention. A child’s vision should be part of that preparation, too. Clear, comfortable vision supports reading, writing, computer use, sports, and the ability to follow classroom instruction. Scheduling a pediatric eye exam before classes start can help identify concerns that may otherwise be mistaken for distraction, frustration, or difficulty keeping up.

If you are tired of glasses slipping during summer heat or contacts feeling dry by the end of the day, LASIK may be on your mind. Laser vision surgery can reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses for many patients, but it is not right for everyone. The first step is a careful consultation to determine whether your eyes are healthy, stable, and suitable for the procedure.

What are the most important aspects of protecting your vision? You're probably thinking of annual eye exams, the right pair of glasses, or maybe sunglasses on a bright day. But one of the most powerful tools for maintaining healthy eyes has nothing to do with an eye doctor's office at all. It's y...

Life with cataracts can be like trying to see through a foggy window that can't be wiped clean. Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world, and the good news is that they're also one of the most treatable. Here's what you need to know. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clo...

Spending time in the water is one of summer's great pleasures. That's true whether you're doing laps at the pool, snorkeling on vacation, or splashing around at the lake, but water, especially treated or open water, poses real risks to your eyes. Understanding those risks and taking a few simple ...

Laser vision correction surgery has helped many people reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. While the surgeon performs the procedure, your optometrist plays an important role before and after surgery. This is where laser vision correction surgery co-management becomes valuable.

Fireworks season is one of the most spectacular times of year. The brilliant colors, the dramatic bursts, the collective "ooh" of a crowd watching the sky light up on a warm summer night. But behind the beauty lies a genuine danger that sends thousands of people to emergency rooms every year. As ...

You're going about your day when something strange happens to your field of vision. A flickering arc of light creeps into your vision, or part of your visual field simply disappears. No headache, no warning. Just a sudden, unsettling change in what you see. This is often an ocular migraine, and w...