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We know how important proper eye care is
We truly believe in routine eye examinations so that you can see as clearly as possible. Once you need to get glasses or contacts, it is even more important to watch the health of your eyes. You also need routine checks to ensure your prescription has not changed.
To ensure good eye health and vision, we are very proud to offer the following services:
- Contact Lens Exams
- Eye & Vision Exams
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Sports & Safety
- Frame Selection
If you have any questions about our services or procedures, please call us today at 972-208-5757.
FRAME SELECTION
Glasses, more than ever, say a lot about your personality, style, and fashion. Selecting the right frames can be confusing and daunting, especially for first time patients. Our staff has a great deal of experience helping patients find the best frames for them – taking into account budget, medical needs, lifestyle, and appearance. At Legacy Vision, we are here to help you find the perfect look, while also correcting your vision.
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There is no replacement for professional help finding the right frames for your face, but the guide below can give you an idea of what to look for.
Square Face: A square face features a prominent jaw line, wide forehead, and angular features like the chin and cheekbones. The length and width of a square face are roughly the same.
Frames: Look for frames that make the face appear longer. Minimal or thinner frames with soft, round lines will look best. Oval and circular frames work well, as do neutral colors.
Round Face: A round face has similar width and length, like a square face, but has much softer angles in the cheeks and chin. Cheeks are typically full and the chin is rounded.
Frames: Select frames that elongate the face. Typically, this means rectangular frames. Frames with nosepads will help raise the glasses above the cheeks, and high temples may help slim the face as well. Round frames should generally be avoided.
Oval Face: The oval face is the most common, characterized by overall balance. The chin is slightly narrower then the forehead and cheekbones are typically high.
Frames: Most frames work for an oval face, so that provides the freedom to find a style you enjoy. Bold shapes and colors can add personal style to your frames. The goal is to maintain the natural balance of the face. Frames should be broader than the widest part of the face. The eyes should not be too close to the top or bottom of the glasses.
Heart Shaped Face: A heart face has a wide forehead, narrow chin, and high cheekbones. The jaw line may be narrow as well.
Frames: A difficult face to frame, look for frames that are wider than the forehead. Frames that are wider on the bottom, and have details on the lower half, often work well. Light colors can look best and be sure to consider rimless frames as well. Some people prefer rounder frames, so be sure to consider all of your options.
Contact Lenses
Many people prefer to wear contacts instead of eyeglasses. Luckily, as advances are made in the optometry field, more and more people can wear contacts to improve their vision.
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If you are interested in getting contact lenses, it is important to let your eye doctor know since contact lens examinations are not always performed during routine eye checkups. We must run additional tests, so we will have to schedule extra time for your examination.
During your contact lens examination, we need to know about your lifestyle and what you plan to do in your contact lenses. If you play sports or work in the dust, we need to know so that we can figure out the perfect lenses for you.
There are a lot of different options when it comes to contact lenses. You can decide if you want daily, weekly, or monthly lenses, which depends on how often you want to change them. There are also rigid gas permeable lenses which are not disposable. They usually provide sharper vision than traditional soft lenses.
We also offer bifocal contact lenses if you need two prescriptions. This helps to correct the vision of those who suffer from presbyopia. We also offer monovision lenses, in which case you wear two different lenses. One is used to correct your distance vision, while the other corrects your near vision. There are also contacts which can change the color of your eyes.
We do recommend scheduling your contact lens examination at the same time as your routine visit. This will save you time and money.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at 972-208-5757 today to schedule a contact lens examination.
EYE & VISION EXAM
Routine eye examinations are important for several reasons. First, we want to do a thorough examination to ensure your eyes are healthy. We also want to look for any problems to catch them before you even have any symptoms.
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Some conditions we often detect are glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. The sooner we discover these problems, the easier treating them will be. Early detection also gives us the best chance of slowing or reversing any symptoms, including vision loss.
During an examination, especially if it is your first visit, we go over your history. We also discuss your daily life and any problems you may be having. It is important to let us know all the medications you are on before we start the examination.
Then our doctor will perform a thorough examination of your eyes, eyelids, and inner eyes, using magnification and light. If needed, we may also test your eye pressure to help identify glaucoma.
Children usually get their eyes and vision checked during routine visits with their pediatrician. However, as adults, we have to make time and remember to get our eyes checked regularly. It is really important to schedule routine examinations if you have a family history of eye problems or have higher risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain work conditions or medications.
We recommend checking your eyes every two years, though if you have any eye or vision issues, you should be seen yearly or bi-yearly.
Contact us today at 972-208-5757 if you would like to schedule a routine examination.
LASIK EYE SURGERY
LASIK stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis and is a popular surgery to correct vision problems. LASIK can help people who are nearsighted or farsighted as well those who have astigmatism.
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LASIK works by reshaping the cornea with a laser, which allows light to be focused onto the retina. A laser is used to create a small flap is in the cornea, which is peeled back so another laser can reshape the cornea. The flap is then returned to its original position, and the surgery is complete.
LASIK is becoming quite popular because it works so well. It has a high success rate. The procedure itself is quick, taking only about ten minutes. Most patients require only local anesthetics, which is given in eye-drop form.
The procedure is pretty painless, and you won’t have to deal with stitches or bandages. Most people see a difference in their vision right away. If needed, we can make minor adjustments in the future.
Every surgery has risks, so it is important to discuss the surgery, side effects, and recovery with your eye doctor so you can make an informed decision about whether or not the procedure is right for you. If you have any questions or would like to set up a consult, don’t hesitate to contact us today at 972-208-5757.
SPORTS & SAFETY
Athletes need good vision to be able to succeed in their sport. They also need to have healthy eyes to ensure victory. There are times when an athlete’s vision can be improved without wearing glasses. We use therapy to strengthen areas your eyes that may have become weakened. We also use therapy to improve your reaction and timing so that your eyes will be stronger than most people’s.
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Sports vision training involves high-level eye tracking, depth perception, and hand-eye coordination. Many athletes practice these exercises to keep their eyes in peak condition.
Since there are many different exercises and everyone has different needs, we have to perform some testing first. We need to determine how your eyes will function beyond the realm of normal activity before we customize a program to strengthen your vision based on your level of activity.
Protective Eyewear
We all know how important our eyes are. Everyone deserves to see clearly, no matter what he or she is doing. Protecting your eyes is a priority! For this reason, we are proud to offer sports eyewear. They are available for patients who are highly athletic. These frames give patients extra eye protection whenever they are training or competing.
Prescription safety glasses are also available for patients who need them at work. With prescription safety glasses, you won’t have to put huge safety glasses over your regular glasses. Instead, you will just be able to wear your safety glasses, which will allow you to see clearly.
If you have any questions about our sports and safety eyewear, don’t hesitate to contact us today at 972-208-5757.
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