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What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

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Most people know that they should regularly get their eyes checked by a professional. However, what many people don’t know is that a comprehensive eye exam can not only provide early warning signs of various eye diseases, but overall health issues too, such as:  At L’occhio Eyecare-Eyestyle, we firmly believe that comprehensive eye exams should […]

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Should I Wear Contacts to an Eye Exam?

A person has their eye examined with a slit lamp during an eye exam.

Many things change once you start wearing contacts. But while enjoying the benefits, you’ll still need to come back for check-ups. Even if you’ve done it a dozen times before, there’s an added question on contact lens-wearer’s minds—should I wear my contacts to the exam?

Yes! You should wear your contact lenses to a contact lens exam, but you can leave them out if you’re coming in for a regular eye exam. This allows us to assess how well the lenses fit and whether they’re functioning correctly in your eyes. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to discuss any issues you’ve been having with your lenses, such as comfort or clarity. […]

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Can You Get Sunglasses with Prescription Lenses?

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If you regularly wear eyeglasses, you may know how hard it can be to find the balance between being able to see and protecting your eyes from the sun. Luckily, you can put the days of stacking sunglasses on top of your regular eyeglasses or just squinting behind you! 

Yes, you can have prescription lenses put into sunglasses. This means now you can get the benefits of wearing prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses at the same time. […]

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