Frequently Asked Questions Below are some of the frequently asked questions regarding eye care. If you have a question which this page hasn't addressed, click here and send us your question, we'll get back to you with an answer shortly. Computer User Tip Anti-reflective coating on eyeglass lenses reduces glare from fluorescent overhead lighting and computer screens. The benefits of preventative eye care involve exams frequent enough to detect early eye disease development for more successful treatment. Undiagnosed subtle visual performance problems can also make work and play less fulfilling.
Frequency depends on a person's eye health, systemic health, age, visual demands etc.
Diagnosis includes measurement of subtle to severe peripheral vision loss and optic nerve inspection. Important risk factors include family history, age, race and systemic health. The Optometrist generally serves as a primary care clinician who evaluates and treats a variety of visual performance and eye health conditions. Patients with complicated eye diseases are referred to ophthamologists, neurologists, internists, or whatever combination of care appropriate. The Ophthalmologist is the physician specialing in the medical and surgical treatment of eye disease.