Healthy eyes
Eye Deserve More
Healthy screen habits equal healthier eyes. Those healthy eyes also deserve an in-person comprehensive eye exam from an AOA doctor of optometry. That is the message of this year’s Eye Deserve More campaign. From gamers to scrollers to streamers, explore all the reasons why Eye Deserve More.
Share your story
Do you have an inspiring story about a life-saving diagnosis, overcoming a disease, generational care or a positive experience during a recent visit? Your story could be the inspiration someone else needs to schedule a potentially lifesaving, in-person eye exam. We’d love to hear it and share it with the world.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Eye Health Care Guide for Patients
Taking care of your health is critical and you may have concerns related to eye health as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. Doctors of optometry are resuming the delivery of comprehensive eye health and vision care and implementing new protocols to provide care in a safe and healthy environment.
See the Full Picture of Your Health with an Annual Comprehensive Eye Exam
Did you know a comprehensive eye exam with your doctor of optometry doesn’t just determine if you need eyeglasses or contact lenses? In fact, your doctor also carefully looks at all aspects of your eye health, which can help provide a clearer picture of your overall health. Comprehensive eye exams go well beyond the goal of 20/20 vision.
Visual Acuity
Visual Acuity is the clarity or sharpness of vision.
Contact Lens Care
If interested in wearing contact lenses, get off to the right start by seeing a doctor of optometry. A doctor will provide a thorough eye examination and an evaluation of suitability for contact lens wear.
Types of Contact Lenses
There are many types of contact lenses, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Learn more about each type with our side by side comparison.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is irregularly shaped or sometimes because of the curvature of the lens inside the eye.
Myopia (nearsightedness)
Nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred.
What's a Doctor of Optometry?
Doctors of optometry are primary eye health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye, and also play a major role in maintaining the overall health and well-being of their patients. Make your health a priority by scheduling an appointment with a local AOA doctor today!
