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| At what age should children first have their eyes examined? |
| The American Optometric Association recommends comprehensive eye and vision exams first at 6 months of age and then again at age 3 or 4. Our doctors recommend parents definitely bring their children in for an exam before they start school and sooner if they notice and squinting, eye-turns, poor coordination, headaches or if there is any family history of eye or vision problems. Drs. Eveland and Scoggin both participate in the InfantSEE program. This is a public health program designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. Under this program they will provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment within the first year of life as a no cost public health service. |
| Can I wear contacts if I have astigmatism or need a bifocal? |
| We also have new soft disposable contact lenses that even correct your vision if you have astigmatism or need bifocals. There are also many new color contact lens options. |
| How do I know if refractive surgeries like LASIK are for me? |
| LASIK has allowed thousands of people to significantly reduce their dependence on glasses. The best way to find out if you are a good candidate is to ask your primary eye-care providers, the doctors at the Family Eyecare Associates. They can perform special tests that can determine if you are a good LASIK or other refractive surgery candidate. If they feel you are a good candidate they will help you make an informed decision whether surgery is your best option and which surgeon and surgery site would be best for you. They also can do all follow-up visits right here at the Lake of teh Ozarks office to make sure your eyes heal correctly after surgery. |
| How do I make my lenses lighter and thinner? |
| New laboratory technology has allowed for lighter and thinner eyeglass lenses. We offer new high index types of plastic that can significantly reduce the thickness and weight of lenses. the days of "coke-bottle" glasses are gone! |
| How much does LASIK cost? |
| Custom-Wavefront LASIK now is down to $3,800 for both eyes at the TLC Laser Eye Center in St. Louis. This includes all the pre-operative testing, post-op visits and the surgery itself. There are excellent payment plans available. Some insurance companies do give a discount, but rarely pay for the entire procedure. |
| How often should I have my eyes examined? |
| Drs. Eveland and Scoggin recommend an annual eye exam to monitor your eye and vision health. many eye and vision disorders can be detected and treated early before they cause vision loss. Remember check yearly to see clearly! |
| Is there anything new for contact lens wearers? |
| Contact Lens technology has progressed at an amazing pace recently. We now have continous wear silicone lenses that many patients can safely wear without taking out for up to 30 days! These new lenses let about 6 times more oxygen through to your eyes than any other lens we have ever had. We also have daily disposable contact lenses that are extremely convenient, in that, they they remove the need to store and clean your contacts. Acuvue Oasys contact lenses with Hydroclear technology can significantly reduce contact lens dryness. |
| What can I do if I have problems with glare? |
| With ordinary lenses, headlights and street lights create distracting double images that can hurt eyes. Long hours in front of a computer screen and harsh fluorescent lighting can really make for tired eyes. Crizal brand anti-reflective lenses have been proven in studies to dramatically reduce eye fatigue caused by light reflections. Crizal lenses also eliminate those annoying glare and reflections and let the natural beauty of your eyes shine through. |