Optical Expressions

As your child heads into a new school year, you’re likely checking off supply lists, organizing schedules, and helping them feel ready and excited. But one important item often gets missed—a comprehensive eye exam. At Optical Expressions, we want every child to thrive—and healthy vision is a huge part of that. Whether it’s seeing the whiteboard clearly, reading a book

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You wake up with red, irritated eyes and chalk it up to allergies, dry air, or too much screen time. But what if the culprit is something totally unexpected? At Optical Expressions, we see this more often than you'd think—believe it or not, one reason your eyes might be red in the morning is because... you’re sleeping with your eyesRead more

If you’re wondering whether you really need an eye exam this year, you’re not alone. Many people, especially those who feel like they see just fine,often put off their annual visit. After all, if you don’t notice any changes in your vision, everything must be okay, right? Not exactly. Vision is just one piece of the puzzle when it comesRead more

Table of Contents: LASIK and Cataracts: Understanding the Difference The Importance of Sharing Your LASIK History with your Cataract Surgeon What You Can Expect During Cataract Surgery After LASIK Special Considerations and Warnings Conclusion: Trust Your Eyes to an Experienced Team If you’ve had LASIK surgery to correct your vision, you may wonder how this impacts your future eye health,

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Table of Contents: Why Showering with Contact Lenses is Risky Exposure to Harmful Microorganisms Lens and Eye Interaction Issues Potential for Chemical Irritation Potential Diseases Linked to Wearing Contacts in the Shower Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Keratitis Acanthamoeba Keratitis Can You Shower with Contacts In, if You Close Your Eyes? Symptoms to Watch For Daily Contacts and Showering Best Practices for

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Table of Contents: Understanding Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) Why Genetic Testing is Essential Causes and Risk Factors of IRDs Diagnosis of IRDs Available Therapies and Treatments How Optical Expressions Can Assist Stay Proactive with Your Health Understanding Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are a group of genetic disorders that can lead to severe visual impairment or blindness.Read more

Relief from Eye Allergies While avoiding allergens can be an effective way to prevent allergy symptoms, it is not always easy because it involves changing our daily activities. Other options are available thanks to the help of the team at Optical Expressions. Introduction: As the mild weather invites us outdoors, allergy season arrives early in Phoenix, impacting many with its

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Dry eyes represent one of the prevalent concerns brought to our office, and the growing reliance on computers, televisions, phones, and screens has intensified the number of individuals seeking assistance. Fortunately, there are multiple effective approaches to addressing dry eyes. At Optical Expressions in Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ, we possess extensive knowledge on this matter. As a family-run business withRead more

Between our smartphones, computers, tablets, and televisions, we are all spending much of our time looking at electronic screens. Unfortunately, electronic devices emit blue light, which can cause computer vision, eye strain, and other complications. For many people, blue light glasses can help protect your eyes and reduce discomfort. Here at Optical Expressions, our optometrist can help residents of Scottsdale

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Getting an eye exam is an essential part of staying healthy. However, if it’s been a long time since you received eye care, you might not be sure how to prepare for this exam. At Optical Expressions in Scottsdale and Phoenix, we want to make your eye exam go as smoothly as possible. Here are a few ways to prepare.

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