Family Vision Clinic of Alliance

Family Vision Clinic of Alliance Optometrist Dr. Creston M. Myers

04/11/2024

Even if you feel that you have good eyesight, it is still a good idea to see your optometrist on a regular basis. Like your dentist or a family healthcare provider, your optometrist should be seen at least once per year to ensure good eye health.

04/09/2024

Did you know there are other types of cataracts in addition to age-related cataracts? Secondary cataracts form after surgery or as a response to other health issues. Traumatic cataracts can sometimes develop years after a trauma. A fairly small number of infants are born with cataracts or develop them at an early age. These are called congenital cataracts.

04/04/2024

While a visit to the eye doctor may seem like little more than a formality, since everything has always been normal in the past, your eye health can change rapidly. For best results, remember to visit your optometrist annually for eye exams.

04/02/2024

Thousands of eye injuries happen in youth sports each year, and most can be prevented with the use of protective eye gear. If your child plays sports, ask your optometrist about proper eye protection for his or her specific activity.

03/28/2024

Relative to common vision corrections, what is someone more likely to be, near-sighted or far-sighted? If you guessed far-sighted, you're right. The ratio is about two-to-one or two far-sighted people for every near-sighted person.

03/26/2024

Contacts that are put in backward will immediately feel painful. Most should have a letter or number engraved on them to indicate direction.

03/21/2024

An overwhelming amount of contact lens wearers (40-90%) did not follow the care instructions, and are at an increased risk of developing serious eye infections as a result. Serious infections can lead to blindness if not treated immediately.

03/19/2024

If you are going in for an eye exam that requires your eyes to be dilated, you should consider bringing someone with you to drive you home, as dilation can make your vision quite blurry temporarily.

03/14/2024

There are several different types of eye surgeries designed to reshape the cornea: LASIK, RK (radial keratotomy), or PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). LASIK and PRK use a laser, whereas RK uses a knife to cut slits in the cornea and reshape it.

03/12/2024

A variety of new treatments are being developed to correct farsightedness or presbyopia. However, the National Institutes of Health point out that prescription eyeglasses are still the most immediate, effective, and affordable solution for the majority of people.

03/07/2024

What is glaucoma? It is an eye condition caused by a high level of pressure in the eye because of excess fluid. The condition is serious, but fairly common, affecting about 3 million people in the U.S. Your optometrist can diagnose glaucoma with a dilated eye exam.

03/05/2024

Pinkeye is a condition that is most often benign and goes away on its own. However, some patients do end up with light sensitivity or even vision loss. It’s important to get your eyes checked if you suspect you may have it.

Address

321 Box Butte Avenue
Alliance, NE
69301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13087624056

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