Everyone is buzzing about the upcoming solar eclipse. We are excited about this rare astronomical phenomenon as well. However, it is important to know how to safely view the eclipse. Looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection can cause serious and permanent damage to your eyes. We hope this information will help you […]
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As an ophthalmologist, I understand that maintaining good vision is crucial for maintaining a high quality of life. This is especially true as we age. One of the most common age-related eye conditions that I encounter in my practice is macular degeneration. For this month’s blog post, I want to shed some light on macular
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“What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist? Which should I see?” As a receptionist at Coleman Eye Center, this is a question I often hear from patients calling to schedule appointments. We have three doctors here Coleman Eye Center: Dr. Michael Coleman, MD, Dr. Lee Coleman, MD, and Dr. Preslee Magee,
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Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are taking a break from talking eyes to focus on this important cause. Almost everyone has been affected by this devastating illness at some point or another, whether it was your own diagnosis or that of a loved one. A member of our Coleman Eye Center family,
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“What is the best age to have my child’s eyes checked?” This is a question I hear often from parents. With a new school year underway, we thought it was the perfect time to address this question. Vision plays a huge role in a child’s development. According to research from the American Academy of Optometry,
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One of the most frequent questions we hear in the Coleman Eye Center optical shop is, “Do I really need to pay a lot for my sunglasses? Don’t my dollar store shades work just as well?” What is a “good” pair of sunglasses, anyway? Are they really that important? Let’s look at a few things
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“Wait, what? I don’t have to wear reading glasses?” You may have already heard this line from some TV commercials that have been airing recently. Eyeglass-wearing actors stopping in their tracks when they hear about a new eye drop that can help them see up close without reading glasses. The eye drop is Vuity and
For people who need vision correction, but choose not to wear eyeglasses daily, contact lenses are a popular option. We asked our resident contact lens expert, Angela Cleveland, to answer some of the most common questions patients ask. We hope you can find the answers to yours here! What are Contact Lenses? Contacts are thin
