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Should I Trust Online Eye Doctor Reviews?

Reviewing Eye Doctor Online Testimonials

Date: 10.19.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

If you are trying to find a new optometrist, the first resource you may turn to is the Internet. After sifting through numerous options, you may decide to look at online reviews. Should you trust online reviews? The team at Access Eye cannot tell you which online reviews you can or...

Why Optos Doesn’t Replace Dilation

Date: 09.20.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

The doctors at Access Eye recommend a comprehensive eye exam every year. A regular eye exam can help detect vision problems and the early signs of eye disease. If you have had an eye exam, you may be familiar with the process, including eye dilation. Eye dilation is an important part...

Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to Wearing Glasses

Date: 08.22.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

When it comes to getting glasses for your child, the optometrists at Access Eye understand that finding the correct vision prescription is often the easy part. Even some adults find it difficult adjusting to wearing glasses, so it can be a legitimate struggle to get your child to wear their glasses....

Do Eye Problems Cause Headaches?

Date: 07.24.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

Because chronic migraines can be so debilitating, it makes sense that people who suffer from them are eager to figure out the root causes in an effort to make them stop. While headaches can be the product of any number of factors, including stress, medication, hormones and caffeine consumption, eye problems...

What Does the New Normal Look Like at Access Eye?

Eye Doctor Office in Fredericksburg, VA Post-Pandemic

Date: 06.25.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

As the COVID-19 pandemic is more under control and we enter the next phases of our lives, the safety of our patients remains of the utmost importance at Access Eye. Although we are making some adjustments based on the latest guidelines and scientific research, our patients can rest assured that safety...

Tips for First-time Contact Lens Wearers

Date: 05.21.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

Have you been considering making the move from glasses to contacts, but have some hesitations? With more than 35 years of experience and five locations around the Fredericksburg, Va., region, Access Eye is here to help you make the transition. While glasses make a great fashion statement and require nothing more...

Keeping Your Eyes Safe While Playing Sports

Date: 04.26.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes April as Sports Eye Safety Month to raise awareness of the prevalence of eye injuries in sports. Every year, approximately 100,000 people sustain sports-related eye injuries, such as blunt trauma, penetrating injuries, corneal abrasions and detached retinas. Complications from those injuries can range in severity,...

How to Pick Out the Best Glasses for Your Face Shape

Date: 03.27.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

Picking out a new pair of eyeglasses is an important decision. According to the experts at Access Eye, there are many factors to consider in order to find frames that flatter your appearance. To ensure your glasses look good, you should take into account your natural facial structure and face shape.

Don’t Skip Your Eye Doctor Visits During COVID-19: Here’s Why

Eye Doctor Visits During COVID-19 in Fredericksburg, VA

Date: 02.25.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some people to delay or avoid receiving medical care. Even during these tumultuous times, the team at Access Eye urges you not to skip your eye doctor appointments. We know that eye care may not be the first thing on your mind, or...

Why You Shouldn’t Leave Dry Eyes Untreated

Date: 01.26.2021 | Posted by: Access Eye

Dry eye disease occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears they produce don’t keep the ocular surface sufficiently moist. If you have dry eye, you probably experience uncomfortable symptoms such as itching, burning or stinging, a gritty sensation or sensitivity to light. Neglecting dry eye disease...