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Vision Awareness Month: Is Your Family Due for an Eye Exam?

Clear vision doesn't always mean healthy eyes. Learn why comprehensive eye exams matter at every age, how they differ from basic vision screenings, and what...

DP Eyecare Update: Who makes your glasses?

Q: I usually buy my new glasses from my eye doctor, but wonder if it matters who makes my eyewear? I see ads for cheaper...

DP Eyecare Update: Diabetic Eye Care Update

Q:  I have been on diabetes medications for several years and noticed lately my vision was a little off, and likely needed new glasses. I...

Pediatric Eye Care and Myopia in Morgantown, WV

Children's vision can change throughout the school years, and they may not always recognize when something is wrong. This parent guide explains common signs of...

DP EyeCare Update: Floaters?

Q: I have been noticing lately little dark spots, like gnats, and sometimes sort of “cobwebs” moving in my left eye vision. Nothing hurts and...

DP Eyecare Update: Night Driving Difficult?

Q:  While I still enjoy driving, of late I find myself having more trouble seeing the details of the road after dark. I am over...

DP Eyecare Update.  Contact Lenses: How to Prevent Problems?

Q:  I love my contacts, but I have heard stories about contamination from water.  What is actually a concern, if any? A:  Summer is prime...

DP Eyecare Update: Preventing Nearsightedness in Children?

Q:  My daughter was diagnosed with nearsightedness a few years ago, and is getting worse each year.  What can we do to slow or stop...

DP Eyecare Update: Photochromic Migraine Lenses!

Can Photochromic Lenses Help Prevent Migraine Headaches? Q: I have heard that there's some sort of new glasses you can wear to prevent migraine headaches....

DP Eyecare Update: Droopy eyelids?

Q:  My droopy eyelids are bothering me?  How do I decide if this is worth surgery? A:  While we do have one eye medication that...

DP Eyecare Update:  Pre-Cataract Preparations

Q:  My mother has been told she needs cataract surgery, but with her eyes often feeling dry and scratchy, I am wondering about potential complications? ...

DP  Eyecare Update:  Headaches & Prismatic Glasses     

Q:  As my job requires more computer work, I am getting more headaches by the end of the day.  Could my vision be causing this?...

DP Eyecare Update: Headlight Glare?

Q: Without a doubt, the most common complaint we hear at this time of year with the early darkness of winter is the frustration of...

Do Artificial Tears Really Treat Dry Eye?

Q:  I must have tried a dozen brands of artificial tears over the years, but none really solved the problem. What is the best one?...

DP EyeCare Update: Why are kids getting more nearsighted?

Q: All three of our children need glasses now to see far away clearly, but neither my husband or I wear glasses. How or why...

DP. Eyecare Update: Pickleball Injuries?

Q: I just took up Pickleball this summer with some friends, and hear that a lot of us older “athletes” are having more injuries. Are...

DP Eyecare Update: Seeing better after dark?

Q: Every year when we change the clocks, I realize how much I dislike driving in the dark! It’s harder to see the edge of...

DP Eyecare Update: EKG for your Eyes?

Q: My eye doctor recommended some sort of new test for my glaucoma called an “ERG”. I have my eye pressure checked twice a year...

DP Eyecare Update: Lens Cleaning Wipes….Beware!

Q: At my last eye exam, I asked my doctor how my eyewear lenses had gotten so scratched since I clean them every day. He...

DP Eyecare Update: Myopia control update!

Q: My 8 year old is getting more nearsighted each year, and I would like to do something to be sure she does not end...

DP Eyecare Update: Itchy Eyes….Could yours be eyelid mites?

Q: I been using various eyedrops for years trying to make my eyes feel better and look better. Nothing seems to really solve it, could...

DP Eyecare Update: Reading vision in a bottle?

Q: I have heard that some new eyedrop can restore my near vision, instead of needing readers or bifocals. How could this work? A: We...

DP Eyecare Update: Macular Degeneration Update

Q: My eye doctor diagnosed some early changes in my eye that may be the beginnings of macular degeneration. My mother had that and lost...

DP Enhance Your Nighttime Driving with Shamir Moon Lenses

If glare, halos, or poor contrast are affecting your nighttime driving, Shamir Moon Lenses may be the answer. Morgantown Eye Associates explains how these lenses...

DP Eyecare Update:  Light sensitivity & Migraines

Most of our patients so far are choosing to get the lenses in a special clip on form that fastens with tiny magnets to your...

DP Eyecare Update: Bifocal Contact Lenses?

Q: I enjoy outdoor activities but my glasses can get in the way at times…..they slide down my nose, I might want sunglasses instead, and...

DP Eyecare Update:  Dry Eyes vs Allergy Eyes?

Q:  As I get older, I gradually have noticed my eyes feel more uncomfortable in general.  Worse in the summer, but really all year round...

Planning Your Family Eye Care Appointment at Morgantown Eye Associates

Looking for family-friendly eye care in Morgantown? We offer group appointments, pediatric exams starting at 6 months, and flexible scheduling. Learn how we make vision...

DP Eyecare Update: Driving Hazards of Sun Glare

Q: My daughter was in an accident last month, when a truck struck her car at an intersection. The other driver claimed he didn't even...

Back to School Eye Health Tips for Parents

Make sure your child’s vision is ready for the classroom. Morgantown Eye Associates shares simple back-to-school tips to spot eye problems, encourage healthy habits, and...

Eye Care and Insurance: What You Need to Know Before Your Visit to Morgantown Eye Associates

Wondering if your insurance covers your next eye exam? Morgantown Eye Associates accepts most major plans and offers self-pay options too. Learn how we make...

DP Eyecare Update:  Vision loss caused by Keratoconus? 

Q:  I took my 18 year old son for an eye exam recently, and the doctor thinks he may be developing some sort of corneal...

How to Protect Your Eyes After Cataract Surgery?

Just had cataract surgery? Don’t toss those big sunglasses! We explain why full-spectrum UV protection and updated glasses are key to protecting your new vision....

What to Expect During a Comprehensive Eye Exam at Morgantown Eye Associates

Wondering what to expect at your next eye exam? At Morgantown Eye Associates, our comprehensive exams include retinal imaging, prescription checks, and personalized care—without stress.

DP Eyecare Update: Diabetes and your eyes?

Q:  I have been diabetic for many years and take my medications faithfully.  My new eye doctor wants to see me every three months now,...

DP Eyecare Update: Optometry Scope of Practice 5.25

So as you see, there is a lot of overlap in services.  For most people beginning with your  primary eye care provider makes sense, knowing...

Eyecare Update:  Springtime Allergies? 

Q:  I tend to get allergy issues every spring and summer, and my most annoying part is my itchy, gritty, watery eyes!  My eyes get...

Where to Find Us: Your Local Eye Doctor in Morgantown, WV

Looking for an eye doctor in Morgantown, WV? Morgantown Eye Associates is easy to find—right off Stewartstown Road and across from Suncrest Town Center. Learn...

Throw away your “readers”?

Q:  Since my mid forties, I have been using readers or “cheaters” to read, and had one pair of glasses prescribed also.  I just didn’t...

DP Eyecare Update: How often should I have an eye exam?

Q:  Patients often ask us if they should schedule an annual eye examination.  The answer depends. A:  Many people should have a medical eye exam...

DP Eyecare Update: Light sensitivity: uncomfortable and unsafe

Q:  My wife was just in a car accident, struck by a driver who claimed he just “ did not see” her vehicle in the...

DP Eyecare Update: Glaucoma testing?

Q:  My eye doctor told me that I needed to come back for glaucoma tests after we finished my regular vision exam.  What kind of...

DP Eyecare Update: How do polarized lenses work?

Q:  I have used regular sunglasses all my life, but recently bought “polarized” sunglasses.   They seem to do a lot more than just darken sunshine…..how...

DP Eyecare Update: Best way to clean your glasses?

Q:  I noticed my months-old glasses have lots of tiny scratches on the lenses.  I use those lens wipes from the store and and pretty...

DP Eyecare Update: Eyestrain with computers…..how to help!

Q: My job has me on a screen mostly all day, and of course I spend more time at home that evening on my laptop...

DP Eyecare Update: Computer Progressives

Q:  I am like most people today, spending all day on my computer and two monitors at work, then another hour or two at home...

DP Eyecare Update: Cataract surgery vision choices

Q:  When I took my mom in for her pre-cataract surgery exam, they asked what kind of implant she wanted.  We were at a loss,...

DP Eyecare Update: Diabetic Eye Disease

Q:  My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year, and we are trying to learn how best to protect his eyesight.  What should...

DP Eyecare Update: Weight Loss Drugs and Vision Loss

Q:  I started taking Ozempic Wegovy a few months ago for weight loss, and have lost a few pounds, but I am hearing about some...

DP Eyecare Update: New Migraine Headache Treatment

Q:  I have had migraines off and on all my life, and have missed a lot of work and good days because of them.  I’ve...

DP Eyecare Update: Diabetes after Covid?

Q:  While it seems most people are not terribly sick with Covid anymore, the after effects really worry me.  Should I be concerned? A:  In...

DP Eyecare Update: Latest trends in contact lenses?

Q:  I have worn glasses for years, but would like to be free of them for outdoor activities , especially in colder weather.  Do they...

DP Eyecare Update: Essential Vision Terms

Q:  I’ve worn glasses since I was a child, but I can never remember what it means to be near or farsighted, let alone having...

Watery Eyes?

Infection or inflammation: The tiny tubes that draw away our tears with each blink can become blocked or plugged....

DP Eyecare Update: A “freckle” in my eye?

Q:  At my last eye exam, my doctor found a “freckle” in my right eye. He wants to see me back in a few months. ...

DP Eyecare Update: Technology Lenses?

Q:  My job has me on a large monitor all day, and I am finding my progressive glasses just not easy to use anymore.  They...

DP Eyecare Update: Eyewear lenses: Too many choices?

Q:  I was recently shopping for new glasses, but it seems there are lots of lens types available.  How to choose? A:  I think most...

DP Eyecare Update: Eyesight and Dementia?

Q:  I am trying to learn more about anything to prevent me from developing Alzheimer’s or dementia.  I heard that even vision and hearing may...

Eye Exams Made Easier: Understanding Dilation Drops and Alternatives

Q: I have been putting off my eye exam, honestly because I just hate those dilation eye drops! I can’t see the rest of the...

Contact Lens “Readers”?

I used to wear contacts, and loved being free of glasses, but about age 40 I couldn’t do my digital work comfortably….and left my contacts. ...

Most Common Cataract Surgery Question

I need to schedule cataract surgery pretty soon, as my driving is getting more difficult after dark.  I hear that I will need to choose...

DP Eyecare Update: Double Vision?

Q:  I have noticed seeing a ghost image or maybe a double vision image lately.  Am I just tired or what could be causing this?...

DP Eyecare Update: Normal Tension Glaucoma?

Diagnosing glaucoma is not dependent on one test.  In fact, we use at least three tests to decide if you have glaucoma.

DP: Eyecare Update: Tear Sample Testing?

Q: I was telling my eye doctor about my fuzzy vision with my computer and he recommended some sort of “tear testing”. This seems pretty...

DP Eyecare Update: Eye Emergencies?

Q: Recently my daughter had a painful red eye and we were not sure where best to seek care. Should we go to an urgent...

DP: EyeCare Column: Glasses Prescription?

Again, these components are the ingredients. How your optician actually makes your lenses will require measurements of your pupil centers through your new eyewear frame.

DP: EyeCare Column: Can my prescription get better?

Q:  At my last eye exam, my doctor told me my vision had gotten better.  I have never heard of such a thing, and wonder...

DP: EyeCare Column: Your PECP?

Q:  Several of my doctors have retired lately so I am seeking new specialists.  For my eyes, I am not sure whether I need an...

Vision and School Performance

If a vision disorder is found, correction can be kid’s eyewear or daily use contacts or even eyedrops to slow the progression.

Aging Eyes

Finally, some good news!  Many people find their glasses prescription can get better with time.  Nearsighted patients often discover better vision with a milder prescription.

Eye exams with Dilation Drops?

We always stress the importance of regular, preventive eye exams simply because most eye disease give absolutely no pain or discomfort to warn you.

Advanced Glaucoma Testing for Earlier Detection and Improved Accuracy

Glaucoma is known as "the sneak thief of sight" because it can cause irreversible vision loss without obvious symptoms at first. That's why early detection...

Floaters?

I have been noticing some cloudiness in my vision once in a while. The haziness comes and go, with no pain, and seems to move...

Convergence Insufficiency: Making reading a chore!

We fairly commonly see patients whose glasses prescription is correct for each eye, but there has been no testing or prescribing for how your two...

The Importance of Eye Exams: How Your Eyes Can Reveal Systemic Diseases like Diabetes

Q:  My eye doctor thinks I may have diabetes after looking my eyes.  How could she tell? A:  Your eyes give us a most unique...

Choosing the Right Eyewear Lenses for Patients in Their 30’s and 40’s.

Q:  I am working in my office again, and having tired eyes and some fuzzy vision driving home at the end of my day.  My...

Improving Vision Loss after a Stroke

Q: My father had a mini-stroke last year and recovered pretty well, but he lost the left side of his vision. This causes all kinds...

Essential vision terms

Q:   My eye doctor told me I have farsightedness, but I have more trouble up close.   These vision terms always confuse me…..can you...

Glaucoma: Major Risk Factors

Q:  I know glaucoma can cause blindness, but because it does not hurt how would I know I have it? A:  You are right about...

 Smarter Way to Buy Contact Lenses

Q:   I love my contacts, but I am never quite sure how best to order more when I am running out.   I see...

The Importance of Regular Eyelid Cleaning: A Comparison to Dental Hygiene

Q:  My eye doctor tells me I need to come back every 6 months to have my eyelids cleaned, like I get my teeth cleaned...

Preventing the Most Common Cause of Vision Loss Among the Elderly

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in people over the age of 60. The earlier the diagnosis, the better...

What Is Demodex?

Q: I have tried countless over the counter eyedrops, and seen several eye doctors, but still have itchy eyes. Sometimes my eyelashes look a little...

Astigmatism Explained By Our Morgantown Optometrist

Q: I’ve heard various explanations, but not really sure what this vision problem is, and does it get worse over time? A: So glad you...

Smart Hygiene Habits to Care for Your Contact Lenses

Swimming in a pool with your contacts on or topping off your solution may seem harmless, but they could compromise your contact lenses and your...