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A comprehensive eye exam is the foundation of lifelong vision health. Our guides cover what to expect at your visit, how often you should be seen, advanced diagnostic technology, and how to make the most of your vision benefits.

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Eye Drops for Presbyopia: Vuity, Yuvezzi, and the New Era of Reading Drop Therapy
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Eye Drops for Presbyopia: Vuity, Yuvezzi, and the New Era of Reading Drop Therapy

For the first time, presbyopia — the age-related loss of near focusing ability — can be treated with a daily eye drop. Here is what Vuity, Yuvezzi, and similar drops do, who they work best for, and how they compare to glasses and contacts.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#presbyopia#Vuity#Yuvezzi
What to Expect at a Comprehensive Eye Exam (And Why It Matters)
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What to Expect at a Comprehensive Eye Exam (And Why It Matters)

A comprehensive eye exam is far more than a prescription check. Here is what actually happens during a thorough exam and why it is one of the most important health appointments you can make.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#eye exam#comprehensive eye exam#vision care
OCT Retinal Imaging: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Eye Health
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OCT Retinal Imaging: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Eye Health

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) gives eye doctors a cross-sectional view of the retina that was impossible just a generation ago. Here is what OCT detects, what the scan feels like, and why it is now a standard part of comprehensive eye care.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#OCT#retinal imaging#eye exam
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight — What You Need to Know
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Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight — What You Need to Know

Glaucoma affects over 3 million Americans and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide — yet most people have no symptoms until significant vision is already lost. Here is what glaucoma is, who is at risk, and how regular eye exams protect your sight.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#glaucoma#eye pressure#optic nerve
Macular Degeneration: Prevention, Early Detection, and Living Well With AMD
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Macular Degeneration: Prevention, Early Detection, and Living Well With AMD

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss in adults over 50. Here is what you need to know about risk factors, early detection, and the lifestyle changes that can slow its progression.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#macular degeneration#AMD#eye health
Diabetic Eye Disease: What Every Diabetic Patient Needs to Know
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Diabetic Eye Disease: What Every Diabetic Patient Needs to Know

Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness in working-age adults — but diabetic eye disease is largely preventable with regular monitoring and early treatment. Here is what every diabetic patient needs to know about protecting their vision.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#diabetic retinopathy#diabetes eye health#diabetic eye exam
Eye Floaters and Flashes: When Are They Normal and When Are They an Emergency?
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Eye Floaters and Flashes: When Are They Normal and When Are They an Emergency?

Most eye floaters are harmless — but a sudden increase in floaters, new flashes of light, or a curtain across your vision can signal a retinal emergency. Here is how to tell the difference and when to call your eye doctor immediately.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#eye floaters#flashes of light#retinal detachment