by James Ashford | Aug 19, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
No summer is complete without lounging by the pool or splashing around with family and friends. Nevertheless, swimming pools can expose you to illnesses and eye health problems that you need to be aware of. Indeed, swimming in unsanitized water, even briefly, exposes...
by James Ashford | Aug 17, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Eyeglasses, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Taking advantage of vision benefits in Oklahoma or elsewhere can protect your eye health by giving you access to the care you need. However, there are additional measures you can take on a daily basis to protect your eyes during the summer. One of these things is...
by James Ashford | Aug 12, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Eyeglasses, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
The summer sun – It means warm weather, outdoor adventures and perfect tans. But, with all its glory, the sun also has its risks. One of the many things optometrists in Tulsa OK and other cities check for is UV damage. Exposure to UV rays can cause a number of...
by James Ashford | Aug 10, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Protection, Eyeglasses, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Under our bright, sunny Oklahoma skies, photokeratitis can be a serious issue. It is a sunburn-like condition of the eyes caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. It commonly results from overexposing eyes to the sun and causes damage to the cornea rather than the skin. The...
by James Ashford | Aug 5, 2021 | Eye Care Health, Eye Exams, Eye Protection, Optometrist, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
People feel confident about generic options at the pharmacy nowadays. Your trusted family doctor and your local pharmacist will tell you that they are less expensive and just as effective as brand-name medications. But generic and brand-name can be very different...
