Tag: Yardley Eye Care

What to Expect at Yardley Eye Care

Posted on by admin

At Yardley Eye Care, we work hard to make each appointment for every patient a comfortable and pleasant experience. We make the effort to help you schedule an appointment that best fits your schedule and we try to make the best use of your valuable time. We offer an online New Patient Center that allows you to fill out necessary forms prior to your visit to better facilitate the process. Whether you are visiting for an eye exam, contact lenses, eyeglasses or other optical care, here is what else you can expect at Yardley Eye Care.

A TEAM OF CARING, EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS

Dr. Brian Cohen, our optometrist at Yardley Eye Care, chooses each member of our team to provide the best in personalized care for our optometry patients. Our eye doctor and his team are committed to superior vision care and patient services. You should expect individualized attention and a genuine concern for the vision of you and your family.

FAMILY EYE CARE FROM YOUR EYE DOCTOR NEAR YARDLEY

Yardley Eye Care provides eye care for the entire family. Whether you are interested in eye care for school aged children or concerned about the deteriorating vision of a senior, we are here to help. You can expect to find a wide range of services from eye exams to contact lenses and eyeglasses. Our optical care includes designer frames, sunglasses, and disease detection and treatment. We offer pre and post-operative care for LASIK and other eye surgeries.

THE BEST IN EYE CARE SERVICES FROM YOUR YARDLEY OPTOMETRIST

We have been named “One of the Best” in the Optometrist category for 2015 and 2016 in the Courier Times. Our customers often leave nice comments about us on our social media pages and each day we strive to bring each patient the superior level of service they deserve. Our Professional and friendly staff at Yardley Eye Care can help you understand your insurance options. We can also help you locate financial alternatives to ensure you get the best eye care possible.

SEE FOR YOURSELF! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

We invite you to call us at 215-369-3937. Make an appointment and discover the Yardley Eye Care experience for yourself. We are located at 1581 Big Oak Road in Yardley, PA.

Types of Contact Lenses

Posted on by admin

TYPES OF CONTACT LENSES PROVIDED BY YOUR OPTOMETRIST IN YARDLEY

First available over 40 years ago, contact lenses originally came in one type–hard and thick. In addition, getting used to these early contacts took repeated visits to your eye doctor who monitored your eyes for signs of abrasions or infection. Fortunately, advanced contact lens technology now offers a variety of contact lenses that are soft, flexible and much more comfortable to wear. Today, just about anybody can wear contact lenses regardless of their vision or eye health problems. Following a contact lens eye exam, your optometrist in Yardley will discuss the different types of contact lenses and which type may work best to accommodate your vision needs.

GAS PERMEABLE CONTACT LENSES

People with keratoconus or giant papillary conjunctivitis benefit from GP contacts that reduce accumulation of protein deposits while providing crisp, clear vision. Giant papillary conjunctivitis often arises from wearing traditional hard or soft contact lenses. Symptoms of GPC include burning, stinging, excess tearing and mucus production. For those with keratoconus (bulging cornea due to weak fibers holding the cornea in place), wearing GP contacts helps prevent worsening of corneal bulging by providing support of damaged fibers.

TORIC CONTACT LENSES

If your optometrist in Yardley diagnoses you with astigmatism, toric contacts may be prescribed to correct blurriness and distortion attributed to astigmatism. Toric lenses are uniquely designed to actually rotate and align with the astigmatic curvature of your eye to remove blurriness. Toric lenses are customized to precisely fit the shape of your eye’s surface.

MULTIFOCAL/BIFOCAL CONTACT LENSES

People with nearsightedness or farsightedness often need to switch to bifocal or multifocal lenses in their 40s or 50s as aging eyes become presbyopic. This means different prescriptions are necessary to improve up close and distant vision simultaneously. A standard eye exam can discover if you have presbyopia.

CONTACT LENSES FOR DRY EYES

Your eye doctor will prescribe lubricating eye drops if you have chronically dry eyes and want to wear specialty contacts. In some cases, dry eyes may require a minimally invasive procedure involving insertion of tiny plugs in eye ducts to help retain fluid levels in the eyes.

CONTACT OUR LOCAL OPTOMETRIST IN YARDLEY, PA FOR MORE INFORMATION TODAY!

Schedule an appointment for a contact lens eye exam today by calling Yardley Eye Care at 215-369-3937.

Toy Safety & Eye Injuries

Posted on by admin

Children see a lot of action-adventure movies and television shows and they want their toys to help them act out many of the characters, but this also means they will be playing with toys such light sabers, spider web-makers and wands. Many of these toys come with sharp edges and loose pieces; all of which can put your kids at risk of an eye injury. The last thing any parent wants is for their children to get an eye injury, especially when it comes from one of their toys. Choosing the right toys for eye safety is an important concern for all parents, so here are a few tips to ensure your children are playing with age-appropriate, eye safe toys.

CHOOSING AGE APPROPRIATE TOYS

Before buying your children expensive web-makers or light sabers and other toys that do special effects, make sure that you check the packaging. Most, if not all toys, have a recommended for age included on the packaging, so only buy toys that are the appropriate age limit for your children. Your children’s eyes are vulnerable to injury, especially small children. The size of the toy is also important. If toys are small enough to fit in their mouth, it can also fit into their eye and easily cause eye injuries.

AVOID HAZARDOUS TOYS

It is important to buy only toys that are sturdily constructed, so there isn’t a risk of them breaking apart. Also remember to check to make sure there aren’t any toxic paints or finishes that could peel off and land in children’s mouths and/or eyes. Stuffed animals should be washable and not have any small pieces that can be pulled off, such as eyes or buttons. Toys with handles should have rounded handles and be firmly attached to other pieces. Avoid toys with rough and/or sharp edges as well as toys that shoot objects up in the air. Make sure children wear eye safety goggles when playing with toys, such as woodworking or chemistry sets. If you aren’t sure wish goggles provide the best protection, talk with your local optometry center for recommendations.

Educate older children about the safety of playing with toys that may be unsafe for younger siblings. For example, encourage older siblings to play with toys, such as slingshots or toys with sharp edges away from where younger children are playing and make sure toys for older children are kept out of the reach of younger children.  An ounce of prevention can prevent help eye injuries in your children. If you have any concerns about age appropriate toys and eye safety, be sure to talk with your Yardley optometrist.

CONTACT OUR YARDLEY EYE DOCTOR FOR MORE SAFETY TIPS TODAY

One of the best ways to ensure eye safety for your children is by scheduling regular eye exams, so contact Yardley Eye Care today to schedule your children’s annual eye exam.

Cta bg

Questions?

Contact us today! We’re here to help!

Contact Us Today!