Since COVID, fewer people are keeping up with annual checkups. Maybe the pandemic left a lingering wariness of doctor’s offices, or maybe patients simply got tired of hearing bad news.…
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Most basic eye tests only check for nearsightedness. Even the standard 20/20 screening simply measures how well someone reads letters from a set distance. It doesn’t test for farsightedness or…
If you live in Frisco, you already know allergy season does not politely stay in one season. One week your eyes feel fine. The next, they’re red, watery, itchy, burning,…
People often struggle with deciding between contacts and glasses, and this is a hard question to answer without understanding a person’s vision goals and without knowing their prescription. Let me…
Reasons for Burning Eyes in the Winter February is commonly the coldest month of the year. If you notice your eyes are burning, there could be several causes. In February,…
At Avant-Garde Optometry, innovation isn’t about chasing trends; it’s about finding better ways to care for patients, communicate important health messages, and stay ahead of changes that can impact long-term…
Prolonged screen time commonly causes eyestrain and dry eye. Because the vast majority of the population is glued to the screen, there are many phone applications designed to track time…
What Is Presbyopia? After the age of 40 everyone experiences the beginning effects of presbyopia. Presbyopia is the natural decline in the eye’s ability to see at 40cm or closer.…
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes type 1 type 2 or prediabetes, it is essential and mandatory by most medical insurances to have a full diabetic eye exam. What…
When Should a Child Have Their First Eye Exam? The ideal time to get your kids’ eyes checked is eight years old. Before the age of eight children’s eyes are…
