Lens Coatings and Upgrades Explained
What each option actually does, so you can decide what is worth it for you.
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Why Your Eye Doctor Asks About Diabetes and Blood Pressure
The eye is the one place a doctor can see your blood vessels directly.
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Myopia Control – Dr. Emma Stewart-Bates
Myopia is more than just blurry vision. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is an ocular condition that causes blurry distance vision due to the light rays focusing in front of the retina instead of on the retina. This condition often develops and worsens during childhood and teen years, although it can continue to progress through adulthood as […]
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Signs That Your Glasses Are Too Strong – Dr. Noble Chun
Do you suspect that your glasses might be too strong? With the increasing reliance on computers, tablets, and phones, it’s common for people to end up with prescriptions that work well for specific tasks but aren’t ideal for full-time wear. Improperly prescribed lenses can lead to discomfort and visual issues. At Gainesville Vision, we strongly […]
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Eye strain? Blue light glasses won’t help. – Dr. Marc Robinson
Despite the marketing, blue light glasses are as effective as placebo. Almost every day in our office I hear something along the following lines: “My eyes get tired on the computer… I ordered these blue-blocking glasses and they don’t seem to be helping enough.” Unfortunately, that’s because they aren’t helping much at all. Research shows […]
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Contacts past age 40? – Dr. Marc Robinson
Many patients wear contact lenses up until age 40 and then quit or “drop out” when they begin to have near vision problems. Accept that glasses are the only option, and move on? Over age 40 your best corrected and most comfortable vision will always be in glasses. But our lifestyles are complex, and the […]
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Your Vision Age 40 and Beyond – Dr. Marc Robinson
Your arms are not shrinking. If you’re a person in your 40s or 50s and you haven’t needed prescription glasses in the past, you may find yourself holding things further back to read. You also may experience a pulling sensation or trouble sustaining clarity or comfort while working. These symptoms are completely natural and expected. […]
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What are “Zoom Glasses” – Dr. Marc Robinson
Computer Glasses are having a moment at Gainesville Vision. Over the past few months, I’ve seen an influx of professionals who are fed up with staring at their computer screens all day. The abrupt rise of work-from-home has left many of our patients struggling to find a comfortable way to complete an entire work day […]
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What is Astigmatism? – Dr. Marc Robinson
One common visual condition that my patients often deal with is astigmatism. Astigmatism essentially means that there’s more than one visual correction or “prescription” in each eye. This is usually correctable with glasses or contacts. If someone needs more correction vertically than horizontally, words may appear readable on a page however they may seem skewed […]
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Your Eye Health – Dr. Marc Robinson
An exceptional, accurate, and comfortable eyeglass prescription is a vital part of your eye exam; and in our office the doctor always performs this portion of your exam directly. However there’s more to your vision than the prescription. We need to maintain healthy eyes to sustain vision and clarity throughout life. We employ advanced technology […]