How Fast Does Macular Degeneration Progress?

Posted on April 17, 2024 (April 17, 2024) by Total Vision

An elderly woman is undergoing an Age-related macular degeneration visibility test, she's covering her right eye while looking at an Amsler Chart she's holding in her left hand.

Dry AMD usually progresses slowly over several years, but wet AMD can cause rapid vision loss in days or weeks. […]

Can I Get New Lenses for My Old Frames?

Posted on February 22, 2024 (February 22, 2024) by Total Vision

An optician holding 2 pairs of eyeglasses.

If you’re attached to your current eyeglasses but find out you need an updated prescription after visiting your eye doctor for an eye exam, you might not want to buy new frames. The good news is that you don’t necessarily have to purchase new frames because you can get new lenses for your old frames. […]

Can Sinus Problems Cause Eye Problems?

Posted on January 31, 2024 (June 21, 2024) by Total Vision

A young man with sinus problem holding tissues and pinching his nose.

Because the sinuses are located right around the eyes, they can also cause vision issues, watery eyes, and more. […]

10 Tips for How to Get Used to Progressive Lenses

Posted on January 12, 2024 (January 12, 2024) by Total Vision

A man trying on glasses at an optical store while being assisted by an optician or optometrist.

10 tips for how to get used to progressive lenses include:

Use a wider frame

Keep your lenses clean

Start by wearing your progressive lenses indoors

Watch out for stairs

Take you time

Be consistent

Wear them as much as possible

Take regular breaks

Gradually try different environments

Keep in touch with your optometrist […]

Can Low Iron Affect Your Eyesight?

Posted on December 5, 2023 (December 5, 2023) by Total Vision

A woman holding her eyeglasses with left hand, squinting to see clearly on her laptop.

Low iron can cause damage to the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye), and can affect your eyesight. […]

All About Axial Length of the Eye

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Total Vision

A woman with eye glasses holds her smartphone very close to her eyes.

Axial length refers to the distance from the front to the back of the eyes—specifically, from the cornea, the clear window at the front of the eye, to the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. […]