We should all visit an eye care professional regularly to have our eyes examined. Along with determining the proper prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses, your optometrist will check the overall health of your eyes and determine if other health concerns might exist. The optometrist checks for glaucoma, cataracts, and signs of other conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Eye disease and disorders often occur without obvious symptoms. Early detection is essential for proper care.

To help you learn more about eye care and specific vision concerns, we invite you to visit the following fine Web resources. Or call or e-mail the lens professionals at Specs For Less for more help.

American Optometric Association (new window will pop-up): contains lots of general information about eye care, common vision problems, and diseases of the eye.

National Eye Institute (new window will pop-up): A comprehensive one-stop list of eye care associations, resources, and support organizations.

Eye Care and Disease Resources from the Optometry Health Web (new window will pop-up): Another good list of resources with links to eye-care organizations, frequently asked questions, and disease-specific associations.

The Contact Lens Council (new window will pop-up): The answers to all your questions about contact lenses.