Eyegard Optometry

Women and the Elderly More Likely to Undergo Annual Eye Exams
Single people and those with lower educational attainment and income were among the groups with lower odds, according to a recent analysis of US trends.

The implications of these disparities are far-reaching, as patients who are less likely to obtain regular eye care due to sociodemographic barriers are at an increased risk of late diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, which can lead to irreversible visual impairment or blindness.

Women and the Elderly More Likely to Undergo Annual Eye Exams
Single people and those with lower educational attainment and income were among the groups with lower odds, according to a recent analysis of US trends.

The implications of these disparities are far-reaching, as patients who are less likely to obtain regular eye care due to sociodemographic barriers are at an increased risk of late diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, which can lead to irreversible visual impairment or blindness.

Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/women-and-the-elderly-more-likely-to-undergo-annual-eye-exams

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/contact-lenses-used-slow-nearsightedness-youth-have-lasting-effect

Contact lenses used to slow nearsightedness in youth have a lasting effect NIH-funded study finds progression of eye growth returns to normal in older teens, with no loss of treatment benefit.

This , check out how doctors of optometry can help diagnose cataracts with an in-person, comprehensive eye exam:

Cataract A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye that can interfere with normal vision. Most cataracts are due to age-related changes in the lens of the eye.