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Frequently Asked Questions
The links below are meant to provide our patients with additional information
to commonly asked questions or concerns. The links are not meant to
represent a treatment plan or recommendation for treatment in any way, but
rather guidelines for you to follow. Please contact our
office if you have any additional questions regarding the information below,
or if you would like to see additional topics added.
General Questions
How often should I have an eye
exam?
Does my insurance cover a contact
lens exam?
Am I a candidate for Bifocal
Contact Lenses?
My vision has become blurry when
trying to read. Am I losing my vision?
Dry Eye Inflammation
My doctor says my eyes are dry, but they water all the time. How can this be?
What type of artificial tears should I use and how often should I use them?
I've been using artificial tears three to four times each day and my eyes still feel irritated. What should I do if artificial tears are not working?
Diabetes and Hemoglobin A1C
I know my daily blood sugar readings are important in managing Diabetes, but what is Hemoglobin A1C and what does it tell my
doctor?
Contact Lenses
I have worn contact lenses for
many years, however over the past few months I have been unable to wear them
for more than a couple of hours a day.
I've been told I cannot wear contact lenses because I have astigmatism.
I've been told I cannot wear contact lenses because I wear bifocal glasses.
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