Kids see the world differently than adults. http://bit.ly/9lOu9e

Contact lenses are a medical device http://ping.fm/ype9i

Stem cell research being conducted to investigate treatments for diabetic retinopathy. http://bit.ly/bPYfjr

Doesn't the world have enough diabetics already? http://ping.fm/yk2iQ

Variation in the Myopia gene. http://bit.ly/bPYfjr

Genes found for eye disease down under. http://bit.ly/9g1elB

Implantable telescope may help with macular degeneration. http://bit.ly/9g1elB

When the newspaper gets blurry do you go to the dollar store or to your optometrist?

Success according to Steve Martin. http://bit.ly/dpGUfk

Be flexible in your spending. http://ping.fm/ApFoF

Did you know you only have two eyes? It is less risky to neglect your annual finger exam than it is to neglect your yearly eye exam.

How can instantly improve vision NOT be at the top of your todo list? --Brian Regan

Use it or lose it http://ping.fm/Cg4F8

Is it OK for me to use your first name or do you still like Mr and Ms?

Welcome to the new blog http://ping.fm/nlvnj

Optometrists can treat eye disease too. http://ping.fm/HYef6

Fourth reason for an eye exam? Gettin with the times. Fashion changes rapidly and those 5 year old glasses aren't in fashion anymore.

Third reason to get an eye exam? -- Vision Development. Your kids may have eye troubles and not know how to tell you. http://ping.fm/uQiqI

Number two reason for an eye exam? -- You could have an eye disease and not know it. http://bit.ly/duRI0k

Scabble skills: FOVEA -- the central area of vision. This is an area to watch in senior years when risk of macular degeneration is higher.

Should you update your glasses prescription. http://ping.fm/RQ2jn

Number one reason for an eye exam? -- You can't see stuff. http://ping.fm/OE0Es

Scrabble skills: ESOTROPIA -- When the eye is turned in. (crossed eyes) http://ping.fm/IBhXi

Where do they come from? http://ping.fm/JAH9Q

How to over deliver http://ping.fm/bHxxf

We can do medical

My wife was talking to a friend today. She was talking about her eyes and some of the homeopathic things that can be done to help sight. I won't talk about the "don't wear sunglasses" mantra in this post. What has me riled up at the moment is that she said that she had to see an ophthalmologist because she has keratoconus. Since when?

Maybe a years ago an ophthalmologist was the best option for managing keratoconus but not today. I own a topographer and a system for creating custom computer designed contact lenses. They are the most well fit, versatile contacts around. I have a full education on keratoconus, its progression and management. No, you don't have to go to an ophthalmologist. I can provide the same treatment.

Now, there is a difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist. I don't do major surgery. The gap between the two professions was larger in the past but changes to education and law have made those differences much smaller.

So why wait in an ophthalmologists office for an hour, fill out a five page intake form, be worked up by a college student and see the doctor for five minutes when you can come to me? No waiting for your turn to go back, no paperwork to fill out, personal contact with the doctor and trained staff.

I love the ophthalmologists in town. They are all qualified surgeons and excellent physicians but don't think that they handle all medical issues, they don't. When you have eye problems call your optometrist first. Then, if specialty care is needed then we will send you to the appropriate specialist.