The Clarkson Eyecare Blog

Glasses used to be thought of as a necessary evil: you had bad vision, you were required to get glasses. Many viewed this as a fashion death sentence.

Have you ever really know what your optical prescription (Rx) means? Many people have been wearing eyeglasses since early in life and have little to no idea. How do you know which is for the right eye versus the left eye? Why does your prescription have one set of numbers, but your friend's has three? The answers to these questions and more are easily explained.

Everyone does it at some point, and it's the same feeling each time: dread. Switching doctors - whether it be an eye doctor, dentist, chiropractor, or general practitioner - can be an overwhelming process. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software can streamline this process and keep you more informed about your overall health.

There are many reasons why people do not get Lasik. Other than getting over the initial fear, the overwhelming majority of individuals simply feel they cannot afford it. Though it can seem like a large cost at once, the truth is that LASIK more than pays for itself.

 It's been said that choosing new eyeglasses can be as stressful as buying a new pair of jeans. You have to try on dozens of pairs before finding the right one, and even then you're not sure if you've gone too big or too small. So when you throw a wrench like bifocal or no-line progressive lenses into the mix, how do you know which ones are for you?

High definition. Crystal clear. Razor sharp quality. We have all heard these terms applied to television, radio, and now optics. But what good is it to have these HD channels without the clearest vision to enjoy it? Until recently, progressive lens wearers experienced limited vision from their eyeglasses. The dual prescription in these lenses tends to blur peripheral vision, increasing the likelihood of seeing halos on lights at night, etc.

The evolution of prescription sunwear has come a long way, even for those with a high astigmatism, or in need of heavy nearsighted and farsighted prescription lenses. The time has come for you to find good quality lenses in both fashionable and functional sunglass frames.

Everyone has that annual To-Do List. People jump on the activities they love to check off, like planning that yearly vacation. Then there's that other side of The List - cleaning out the gutters, visiting the in-laws, and maybe visiting the eye doctor. People know it's important to see an optometrist each year, but do they know why?

"Astigmatism" is a word that gets thrown around quite a bit these days. Many people seem to think that it prevents them from getting LASIK or properly fitting contact lenses and eyeglasses. Astigmatism is a relatively common disorder, but what exactly is it?

LASIK eye surgery has been growing in popularity for years now, and anyone wearing glasses or contacts can see the attraction. No more hassling with contacts each morning and night, no more solution, no more losing your glasses.