Doctor-Patient Stories
Glasses transform preschooler’s eyesight and energy levels
After babies are born, their eyesight is still developing. Despite having healthy eyes, it turned out eyeglasses would allow Noah to see properly.
One Teen’s Life-changing Diagnosis from an Eye Exam
Robert and his family never expected an eye exam to identify the root of their son’s concerning health problems. What happened next shocked them.
Screen Savvy: An Eye Health Report for the Modern Workforce
How much does it cost to skip your yearly comprehensive exam with a doctor of optometry? New AOA report finds it could cost you $702.
Young Patient Overcomes Contact Lens Wear After Rare Cataract
Dylan was born with a rare congenital cataract in his right eye. His parents found hope with their doctor of optometry and the instruction they needed to help their son thrive.
Practicing healthy eye habits for the modern workplace with Cruz
Cruz Corral is a social media content creator and works full time in marketing. Juggling both roles, he finds himself spending long hours in front of a computer and phone screen, which has had an impact on his eye health. After experiencing how these symptoms affect his work and life, Cruz now has a lesson to share with his followers.
Sharing safe screen habits with gamer and content creator, Tuonto
Meet Tuonto. No stranger to staring at screens for extended periods of time, the California-based gamer and content creator is on a mission to teach his followers good habits for healthy eyes.
Tara Robertson: How one gamer’s shared passion with her optometrist optimized her care
Tara Robertson took up gaming after completing her active military service and her new hobby came with a sharp increase in screen time. The symptoms she experienced are what led her to book a comprehensive eye exam, but once she arrived, she found something unexpected; a fellow gamer leading her care.