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Contact Lenses, Eye Care • July 30, 2024

How Often Should I Replace My Contacts?

If you're new to contact lenses or have been wearing them for years, you might wonder how often you should replace your contacts. Proper replacement is crucial for maintaining eye health and making sure of comfort. The frequency with which you should replace your contacts depends on the type of lenses you use: Daily Disposable…

A smiling female patient during an eye exam.

Technology • June 21, 2024

New Technologies to Expect at Your Eye Exam

Here at Orchard Park Optometry, we always want to improve how we can serve our community. That's why we're always trying to incorporate new technology into our comprehensive eye exams; we can be more in-depth during the exam to learn more about what's going on inside your eyes. When you come in for an eye…

A close-up look at an older adult's left eye with a cataract.

Cataracts • May 16, 2024

What Causes Cataracts?

Cataracts are an eye condition where there’s gradual clouding of the eye's lens, eventually affecting your vision. Cataracts form part of the normal aging process, with age being the most common cause. Other causes can include family history, UV damage, trauma to the eye, systemic or medical conditions, medications, and congenital conditions. Because cataracts have…

A woman in an outdoor area rubbing her dry eyes with both hands.

Dry Eye • April 24, 2024

Can Allergies Cause Dry Eye?

Allergies are a widespread problem affecting many people daily. They're the body's overzealous immune response to substances it mistakenly believes are harmful. For those of us who deal with the persistent sniffles, itchy throats, and sneezing associated with allergies, there's often another irksome symptom to add to the list: dry eyes. As you approach your…

A person with diabetes gets an eye exam.

Diabetic Eye Disease, Eye Exam • April 2, 2024

What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?

Diabetes is a complex metabolic disease affecting how your body uses sugar from food for energy. Diabetes can have a range of health implications and impact the eyes. A diabetic eye exam is more than just a routine health check; it's part of diabetes management to help detect a spectrum of eye health challenges that…

An optometrist examines a female patient's eyes

Eye Exam • February 26, 2024

How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?

Your vision is precious. It lets you see the world around you and all of the gorgeous sights it has to offer. This is why it’s so important to regularly visit your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam. Eye exams let an eyecare professional thoroughly investigate your eyes and vision to determine if anything could…

A promotional image of the Ray-Ban Stories glasses, surrounded by red and black lines

Glasses, Technology • January 25, 2024

What Are Ray-Ban Smart Glasses?

Your eyes are incredible, and what you see is truly unique. But imagine being able to show off the sights you see. A beautiful sunset, a waterfall, a stylish art piece you're admiring—all exactly how you see it, all through a pair of eyeglasses. What an idea! Introducing the Ray-Ban Stories. A pair of smart…

A woman holding out a contact lens case in her right hand and a contact lens on her left index finger

Contact Lenses • December 19, 2023

What are RGP contact lenses?

RGP (rigid gas permeable) contact lenses are one of the most effective corrective lens options available. With their precision optics and customization possibilities, RGP contacts make it possible to enjoy clear vision without relying on eyeglasses all the time. RGP contacts are hard lenses that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. They are…

A doctor uses a blood pressure monitor to determine a female patient's blood pressure

Eye Conditions, Eye Health • November 3, 2023

Can High Blood Pressure Affect Your Eyesight?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health condition that occurs when the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high, making your heart work too hard. High blood pressure can have some serious consequences and increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, and other health…

An older man taking off his glasses because he is having trouble seeing his phone screen.

Eye Conditions, Eye Health • September 19, 2023

What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

As we age, our eyesight undergoes various changes, some of which are inevitable. One such age-related eye condition is macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some of the early indicators of this disease may include blurred vision, straight lines appearing distorted, a dim or dull quality of vision, and a need for…