EYECARE SERVICES
Eye Care Services
Whether you are seeking a basic eye exam or require more advanced care for a medical eye condition, our staff will deliver up-to-date treatment practices and procedures with the goal of furnishing the exact care you need.
Our commitment to a high level of personalized care is reflected in our:
- Flexible appointment hours
- Highly trained & caring staff
- Variety of products and services
- Services for all ages
State of the Art Technology
Technology continues to advance at Family Vision Center– we offer you the latest and greatest! Whether coming in for a comprehensive, total health care eye exam or a specialty office visit, the machines and devices used in our office are second to none. We offer technology such as
Optomap: The benefits of having an optomap retinal image taken are: early protection from vision impairment or blindness and early detection of life-threatening diseases like cancer, stroke and cardiovascular disease The unique optomap view helps your eye care practitioner detect early signs of retinal disease more effectively and efficiently than with traditional eye exams.
The Icare Tonometer: Which makes IOP measuring easy. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the fluid pressure inside the eye. Tonometry is the method eye care professionals use to determine this. IOP is an important aspect in the evaluation of patients at risk from glaucoma.
The AdaptDx: This tool is a simple, fully automated dark adaptometer. It has the power to identify impaired dark adaptation—the earliest warning sign of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).”
EYE EXAMS
Eye Exams in Tucson, AZ
We are pleased to supply modern eye care practices and procedures with the goal of helping clients maintain their sight and enjoy good eye health. We offer up-to-date vision care with state-of-the-art-technology. Yearly eye exams ensure that preventative measures and necessary treatments can be prescribed. Keep your eyes healthy, they are the only ones you get!
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A few of the specific services we’re equipped to provide are:
- Comprehensive eye exams – Our total health care examination has two parts. In the first part, the doctor does an ocular health examination where he/she will check for signs of cataracts, glaucoma and other vision threatening diseases. For the second part, the doctor will complete a computer assisted vision assessment to determine the strength of correction you will need to see clearly.
- Emergency visits – infection, sudden loss of vision, pain in or around the eye, sudden flashes and/or floaters
- Pre & post-op surgical vision care – Lasik, cataract, PRK
- Contact lenses and glasses
- The treatment of eye conditions/diseases – glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, keratoconus
Pediatric Eye Exams
Children need the following basic skills for good eyesight and learning:
- Near vision
- Distance vision
- Binocular (two eyes) coordination
- Eye movement skills
- Focusing skills
- Peripheral awareness
- Hand-eye coordination
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At what age should my child have his or her first eye exam?
During the first several months of life, a baby can focus only on objects that are close up and see mostly in high contrast colors such as black, white, or red. Around six months of age, a baby’s visual acuity becomes sharper. Color is seen more accurately and eye movement and hand-eye coordination skills are keener. At that stage, an eye exam should be administered by a doctor to determine if both eyes are working together as a team. An eye exam during early development can prevent a lifetime of poor vision in one or both of your child’s eyes. If risk factors for vision problems are present, an eye exam should be completed earlier than six months of age.
Routine eye exams for children
Routine eye exams for children can detect vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and the overall health of the eyes. During your child’s eye exam, the eye doctor will check for amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes) and other eye disorders that could affect your child’s vision development. How often should children have eye exams? In general, risk-free children should have their first eye exam at six months of age, at age three, just before starting school and every two years until age 18. Children who have risk factors for vision problems may need an eye exam earlier than six months of age and more frequently. Regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye health are essential to success in school, sports, and other activities. It is best to detect and treat vision problems as early as possible.
Factors that may indicate vision problems include:
- A history of prematurity
- Delayed motor development
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Excessive blinking
- Failure to maintain eye contact
- Inability to maintain a gaze (fixation) while looking at objects
- Poor eye tracking skills
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A few of the specific services we’re equipped to provide are:
- Comprehensive eye exams – Our total health care examination has two parts. In the first part, the doctor does an ocular health examination where he/she will check for signs of cataracts, glaucoma and other vision threatening diseases. For the second part, the doctor will complete a computer assisted vision assessment to determine the strength of correction you will need to see clearly.
- Emergency visits – infection, sudden loss of vision, pain in or around the eye, sudden flashes and/or floaters
- Pre & post-op surgical vision care – Lasik, cataract, PRK
- Contact lenses and glasses
- The treatment of eye conditions/diseases – glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, keratoconus
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At what age should my child have his or her first eye exam?
During the first several months of life, a baby can focus only on objects that are close up and see mostly in high contrast colors such as black, white, or red. Around six months of age, a baby’s visual acuity becomes sharper. Color is seen more accurately and eye movement and hand-eye coordination skills are keener. At that stage, an eye exam should be administered by a doctor to determine if both eyes are working together as a team. An eye exam during early development can prevent a lifetime of poor vision in one or both of your child’s eyes. If risk factors for vision problems are present, an eye exam should be completed earlier than six months of age.
Routine eye exams for children
Routine eye exams for children can detect vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and the overall health of the eyes. During your child’s eye exam, the eye doctor will check for amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes) and other eye disorders that could affect your child’s vision development. How often should children have eye exams? In general, risk-free children should have their first eye exam at six months of age, at age three, just before starting school and every two years until age 18. Children who have risk factors for vision problems may need an eye exam earlier than six months of age and more frequently. Regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye health are essential to success in school, sports, and other activities. It is best to detect and treat vision problems as early as possible.
Factors that may indicate vision problems include:
- A history of prematurity
- Delayed motor development
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Excessive blinking
- Failure to maintain eye contact
- Inability to maintain a gaze (fixation) while looking at objects
- Poor eye tracking skills
Vision Correction
Family Vision Center in Tucson provides treatment, consultation and referrals for these common vision correction surgeries and procedures.
Vision correction is a general term used to describe a variety of optometric techniques for correcting less-than-perfect vision. For your convenience, we have included a brief description of some of the most common vision correction procedures offered at Family Vision Center in Tucson.
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Corneal Reshaping (Orthokeratology)
Orthokeratology is a procedure for correcting myopia (nearsightedness) and mild astigmatism by gently reshaping the cornea with special contact lenses which the patient places in his or her eyes overnight.
When successful, patients will experience clear vision during the day without contact lenses or eyeglasses. However, the results are temporary, so the patient must continue to wear the lenses regularly at night to maintain optimum results.
LASIK
LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that uses a laser beam to reshape the cornea. Patients who are nearsighted, farsighted, or astigmatic may benefit from this type of procedure.
While millions of patients have seen successful results from LASIK, the procedure is not right for everyone. Your optometrist will need to thoroughly examine your eyes to determine which type of vision correction best fits your needs.
Low Vision Therapy
Low vision is a general term that refers to a partial loss of vision that cannot be adequately corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medications or surgery. Common causes of low vision include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inherited retinal degenerative diseases, glaucoma and optic nerve atrophy.
Low vision therapy typically includes an evaluation of the patient’s visual abilities, prescription of low vision devices and training in their use. The goal is to maximize the use of the patient’s available vision for reading, writing, hobbies and work-related tasks such as working at a computer.
Family Vision Source has the experience and equipment necessary to provide treatment, consultation and referrals for the vision correction procedures and surgeries detailed above at our office in Tucson. Schedule an appointment with your eye care provider, and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Eye Conditions
Below are brief descriptions of the various eye conditions we commonly see and treat at Family Vision Centerin Tucson.
There are many different types of eye conditions that could be affecting your eyesight or could have long-term consequences if not treated properly or promptly. We list some of the more common conditions below. If you think you or someone in your family has one of these conditions, please contact Family Vision Center in Tucson for an exam and recommendations.
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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Lazy eye, medically known as amblyopia, is a loss or lack of development of vision, usually in one eye. This degenerative process usually begins with an inherited condition and appears during infancy or early childhood. Lazy eye needs to be diagnosed between birth and early school age since it is during this period that the brain “chooses” its visual pathway and may ignore the weaker eye permanently.
Lazy eye is not always easy to recognize since a child with worse vision in one eye does not necessarily have lazy eye. Because of this, it is recommended that all children, including those with no symptoms, have a comprehensive eye examination by the age of three and sooner if there is a family history of any eye condition or disease. If you suspect a problem or need to set up your child’s first eye examination, contact Family Vision Source to set up an appointment.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a general term for an inflammation of the eyelid and eyelashes. It is among the most common and stubborn eye conditions usually resulting from poor eyelid hygiene, a low-grade bacterial infection (usually staphylococcal), an allergic reaction and/or abnormalities in oil gland function.
Like some other skin conditions, blepharitis can be controlled but not cured. The main goals in treating it are to reduce the amount of bacteria along the lid margin and open plugged glands. Contact Family Vision Source to assess the severity of your problem and the best treatment method.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s normally clear lens, which leads to a progressive blurring or dimming of vision. It is the world’s leading cause of blindness and among the most common conditions related to aging – by age 65, you have a 50 percent chance of developing a cataract, and, by age 75, it jumps to 70 percent.
A cataract starts out small and initially has little or no effect on vision. As the cataract progresses, it becomes harder to read and perform other normal tasks. In the early stages, your doctor may recommend stronger eyeglasses and adjusting your lighting to reduce glare. When cataracts disrupt your daily life, your doctor may recommend cataract-removal surgery, which is one of the most frequent and successful procedures done in the U.S.
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome is characterized by neck pain, blurry vision, stiff shoulders, headache and watery eyes when working in front of a computer screen. The symptoms are typically due to posture, dry eyes, eye muscle coordination and poorly corrected vision.
Since computer monitors are typically 20 to 26 inches from your eyes, your regular glasses may not be the best option for computer work. This distance range is considered intermediate – closer than what you use to drive a car but farther away than what you use to read. Special lens designs for computer work provide you with a larger intermediate area for viewing the computer and your immediate work area like the top of your desk. Family Vision Source can help you determine if these special lenses are appropriate for you.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome refers to a breakdown in the quantity or quality of tears to moisten, cleanse and protect the eyes. This is significant because, with each blink, tears protect the surface of the eye, washing away dust and microorganisms. When this protective coating dries up, the eyes may feel “gritty” or burn and can be more sensitive to light.
Learn More
Corneal Reshaping (Orthokeratology)
Orthokeratology is a procedure for correcting myopia (nearsightedness) and mild astigmatism by gently reshaping the cornea with special contact lenses which the patient places in his or her eyes overnight.
When successful, patients will experience clear vision during the day without contact lenses or eyeglasses. However, the results are temporary, so the patient must continue to wear the lenses regularly at night to maintain optimum results.
LASIK
LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that uses a laser beam to reshape the cornea. Patients who are nearsighted, farsighted, or astigmatic may benefit from this type of procedure.
While millions of patients have seen successful results from LASIK, the procedure is not right for everyone. Your optometrist will need to thoroughly examine your eyes to determine which type of vision correction best fits your needs.
Low Vision Therapy
Low vision is a general term that refers to a partial loss of vision that cannot be adequately corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medications or surgery. Common causes of low vision include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inherited retinal degenerative diseases, glaucoma and optic nerve atrophy.
Low vision therapy typically includes an evaluation of the patient’s visual abilities, prescription of low vision devices and training in their use. The goal is to maximize the use of the patient’s available vision for reading, writing, hobbies and work-related tasks such as working at a computer.
Family Vision Source has the experience and equipment necessary to provide treatment, consultation and referrals for the vision correction procedures and surgeries detailed above at our office in Tucson. Schedule an appointment with your eye care provider, and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Lazy eye, medically known as amblyopia, is a loss or lack of development of vision, usually in one eye. This degenerative process usually begins with an inherited condition and appears during infancy or early childhood. Lazy eye needs to be diagnosed between birth and early school age since it is during this period that the brain “chooses” its visual pathway and may ignore the weaker eye permanently.
Lazy eye is not always easy to recognize since a child with worse vision in one eye does not necessarily have lazy eye. Because of this, it is recommended that all children, including those with no symptoms, have a comprehensive eye examination by the age of three and sooner if there is a family history of any eye condition or disease. If you suspect a problem, or need to set up your child’s first eye examination, contact Family Vision Source to set up an appointment.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a general term for an inflammation of the eyelid and eyelashes. It is among the most common and stubborn eye conditions usually resulting from poor eyelid hygiene, a low-grade bacterial infection (usually staphylococcal), an allergic reaction and/or abnormalities in oil gland function.
Like some other skin conditions, blepharitis can be controlled but not cured. The main goals in treating it are to reduce the amount of bacteria along the lid margin and open plugged glands. Contact Family Vision Source to assess the severity of your problem and the best treatment method.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s normally clear lens, which leads to a progressive blurring or dimming of vision. It is the world’s leading cause of blindness and among the most common conditions related to aging – by age 65, you have a 50 percent chance of developing a cataract, and, by age 75, it jumps to 70 percent.
A cataract starts out small and initially has little or no effect on vision. As the cataract progresses, it becomes harder to read and perform other normal tasks. In the early stages, your doctor may recommend stronger eyeglasses and adjusting your lighting to reduce glare. When cataracts disrupt your daily life, your doctor may recommend cataract-removal surgery, which is one of the most frequent and successful procedures done in the U.S.
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome is characterized by neck pain, blurry vision, stiff shoulders, headache and watery eyes when working in front of a computer screen. The symptoms are typically due to posture, dry eyes, eye muscle coordination and poorly corrected vision.
Since computer monitors are typically 20 to 26 inches from your eyes, your regular glasses may not be the best option for computer work. This distance range is considered intermediate – closer than what you use to drive a car but farther away than what you use to read. Special lens designs for computer work provide you with a larger intermediate area for viewing the computer and your immediate work area like the top of your desk. Family Vision Source can help you determine if these special lenses are appropriate for you.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome refers to a breakdown in the quantity or quality of tears to moisten, cleanse and protect the eyes. This is significant because, with each blink, tears protect the surface of the eye, washing away dust and microorganisms. When this protective coating dries up, the eyes may feel “gritty” or burn and can be more sensitive to light
Eye Diseases
A quick look at some of the most common eye diseases diagnosed and often treated at Family Vision Source in Tucson.
“Eye diseases” is a blanket term that refers to a host of diseases relating to the function of the eye. Below we describe some of the more common types of eye diseases and how they are generally treated. For more in-depth information, please speak with your eye care provider at Family Vision Source.
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva – the thin, protective membrane that covers the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. Caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens and other irritants like smoke and dust, pink eye is highly contagious and is usually accompanied by redness in the white of the eye and increased tearing and/or discharge.
While many minor cases improve within two weeks, some can develop into serious corneal inflammation and threaten sight. If you suspect conjunctivitis, visit your eye care provider at Family Vision Source for an examination and treatment.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic eye disease is a general term for a group of eye problems that can result from having type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma.
Often there are no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic eye disease, so it is important that you don’t wait for symptoms to appear before having a comprehensive eye exam. Early detection and treatment of diabetic eye disease will dramatically reduce your chances of sustaining permanent vision loss.
Glaucoma
Often called “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is an increase in the intraocular pressure of the eyes, which causes damage to the optic nerve with no signs or symptoms in the early stages of the disease. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to a decrease in peripheral vision and eventually blindness.
While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are medications and surgery available that can help halt further vision loss. Early detection and regular eye exams are vital to slowing the progress of the disease.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a chronic, progressive disease that gradually destroys sharp central vision due to a deterioration of the macula, a tiny spot in the central portion of your retina comprised of millions of light-sensing cells. Because it is so commonly associated with aging, it is also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two forms of AMD. The first form of AMD is called “dry,” it is the most common form of AMD with no known treatment. The second form is called “wet,” which is less common and can be treated with laser procedures. Genetic testing is now available to help identify those most likely to develop “wet” macular degeneration.
In most cases, reversing damage caused by AMD is not possible but supplements, protection from sunlight, eating a balanced diet and quitting smoking can reduce the risk and progression of macular degeneration. For suggestions, speak with your eye care provider at Family Vision Source.
Family Vision Source has the experience and equipment necessary to diagnose and often treat the eye diseases detailed above, as well as many other eye diseases, at our office in Tucson. For more information, please schedule an appointment with your optometrist, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.
Vision Problems
A concise guide to some of the most common vision problems treated at Family Vision Center in Tucson.
There are many different types of vision problems that could be affecting your eyesight. But, for the purposes of this guide, we will be focusing on four of the most common causes of impaired vision. These, along with many other vision impairments, are treated with care and precision by the eye care providers at Family Vision Center in Tucson.
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism is an uneven or irregular curvature of the cornea or lens which results in blurred or distorted vision. Other symptoms of astigmatism include the need to squint, eye strain from squinting, headaches and eye fatigue.
In reality, most people have some degree of astigmatism, which is usually present at birth and is believed to be hereditary. In minor cases, treatment may not be required but is certainly beneficial. Moderate to severe astigmatism can be treated with corrective eyewear or LASIK surgery.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Farsightedness, medically known as hyperopia, refers to vision that is good at a distance but not at close range. Farsightedness occurs when the eyeball is shorter than normal, as measured from front to back, or when the cornea has too little curvature. This reduces the distance between the cornea and retina, causing light to converge behind the retina, rather than on it.
If you are mildly farsighted, your eye care provider may not recommend corrective treatment at all. However, if you are moderately or severely hyperopic, you may have several treatment options available including eyeglasses, contacts, LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Your eye care provider at Family Vision Source will help you determine the best treatment option for you.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Nearsightedness, medically known as myopia, refers to vision that is good at close range but not at a distance. It generally occurs because the eyeball is too “long” as measured from front to back.
Nearsightedness is diagnosed during routine eye exams and possible treatments include eyeglasses, contacts, acrylic corneal implants, LASIK, radial keratotomy (RK) and photorefractive keratotomy (PRK). Your eye care provider will suggest the best treatment option for you.
Presbyopia (Aging Eyes)
Aging eyes, medically known as presbyopia, is a condition in which the lens of the eye gradually loses its flexibility, making it harder to focus clearly on close objects such as printed words. Distance vision, on the other hand, is usually not affected.
Unfortunately, presbyopia is an inevitable part of aging and cannot be prevented by diet, lifestyle or visual habits. However, it is treatable with several types of corrective lenses including progressives, bifocals and trifocals, single-vision reading glasses, multifocal contact lenses and monovision therapy.
Your eye care provider at Family Vision Source will work with you to diagnose your vision problem and suggest the best treatment option for your eyes at our optometric office in Tucson. For more information, schedule an appointment with your eye care provider, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva – the thin, protective membrane that covers the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. Caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens and other irritants like smoke and dust, pink eye is highly contagious and is usually accompanied by redness in the white of the eye and increased tearing and/or discharge.
While many minor cases improve within two weeks, some can develop into serious corneal inflammation and threaten sight. If you suspect conjunctivitis, visit your eye care provider at Family Vision Source for an examination and treatment.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic eye disease is a general term for a group of eye problems that can result from having type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma.
Often there are no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic eye disease, so it is important that you don’t wait for symptoms to appear before having a comprehensive eye exam. Early detection and treatment of diabetic eye disease will dramatically reduce your chances of sustaining permanent vision loss.
Glaucoma
Often called “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is an increase in the intraocular pressure of the eyes, which causes damage to the optic nerve with no signs or symptoms in the early stages of the disease. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to a decrease in peripheral vision and eventually blindness.
While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are medications and surgery available that can help halt further vision loss. Early detection and regular eye exams are vital to slowing the progress of the disease.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a chronic, progressive disease that gradually destroys sharp central vision due to a deterioration of the macula, a tiny spot in the central portion of your retina comprised of millions of light-sensing cells. Because it is so commonly associated with aging, it is also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two forms of AMD. The first form of AMD is called “dry,” it is the most common form of AMD with no known treatment. The second form is called “wet,” which is less common and can be treated with laser procedures. Genetic testing is now available to help identify those most likely to develop “wet” macular degeneration.
In most cases, reversing damage caused by AMD is not possible but supplements, protection from sunlight, eating a balanced diet and quitting smoking can reduce the risk and progression of macular degeneration. For suggestions, speak with your eye care provider at Family Vision Source.
Family Vision Source has the experience and equipment necessary to diagnose and often treat the eye diseases detailed above, as well as many other eye diseases, at our office in Tucson. For more information please schedule an appointment with your optometrist, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism is an uneven or irregular curvature of the cornea or lens which results in blurred or distorted vision. Other symptoms of astigmatism include the need to squint, eye strain from squinting, headaches and eye fatigue.
In reality, most people have some degree of astigmatism, which is usually present at birth and is believed to be hereditary. In minor cases, treatment may not be required but is certainly beneficial. Moderate to severe astigmatism can be treated with corrective eyewear or LASIK surgery.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Farsightedness, medically known as hyperopia, refers to vision that is good at a distance but not at close range. Farsightedness occurs when the eyeball is shorter than normal, as measured from front to back, or when the cornea has too little curvature. This reduces the distance between the cornea and retina, causing light to converge behind the retina, rather than on it.
If you are mildly farsighted, your eye care provider may not recommend corrective treatment at all. However, if you are moderately or severely hyperopic, you may have several treatment options available including eyeglasses, contacts, LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Your eye care provider at Family Vision Source will help you determine the best treatment option for you.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Nearsightedness, medically known as myopia, refers to vision that is good at close range but not at a distance. It generally occurs because the eyeball is too “long” as measured from front to back.
Nearsightedness is diagnosed during routine eye exams and possible treatments include eyeglasses, contacts, acrylic corneal implants, LASIK, radial keratotomy (RK) and photorefractive keratotomy (PRK). Your eye care provider will suggest the best treatment option for you.
Presbyopia (Aging Eyes)
Aging eyes, medically known as presbyopia, is a condition in which the lens of the eye gradually loses its flexibility, making it harder to focus clearly on close objects such as printed words. Distance vision, on the other hand, is usually not affected.
Unfortunately, presbyopia is an inevitable part of aging and cannot be prevented by diet, lifestyle or visual habits. However, it is treatable with several types of corrective lenses including progressives, bifocals and trifocals, single-vision reading glasses, multifocal contact lenses and monovision therapy.
Your eye care provider at Family Vision Source will work with you to diagnose your vision problem and suggest the best treatment option for your eyes at our optometric office in Tucson. For more information, schedule an appointment with your eye care provider, and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.
frames & lenses
Frame & Lens Education
Your eye care products go beyond good vision. They also make a statement about who you are. With so many different products & styles to choose from, let our opticians help you find the right frame & lenses just for you!
Design, material and treatments are the three components that make up a pair of prescription lenses. It is important to select the right combination of these elements for your particular visual needs and to always consult your eye care professional.
The knowledgeable staff at Family Vision Center will consider long-term wearing comfort, style, features and function when suggesting a new pair of eyeglasses. We want your eyeglasses to be as unique as the person taking them home.
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Lens materials
Selecting the right eyeglass lens material is important for many reasons. For minors (under the age of 18) or any monocular patient (use of only one eye), an impact resistant material would be recommended. Both polycarbonate and trivex materials are impact resistant and also considered a lighter and thinner option. It is also important for persons with high prescriptions to use a hi-index material for optimal clarity and thinness.
Anti-Reflective Treatments (Non-glare lenses)
Wearers of prescription glasses and sunglasses commonly encounter annoying glare and reflections caused by light bouncing off their lenses. This glare makes it more difficult to see, especially at night. Anti-reflective lenses reduce these reflections allowing more light to pass through to your eyes.
All lens surfaces naturally reflect light and this reflection can prevent between 7-14% of the light needed for optimal vision. Wearing non-AR lenses is like trying to read a book in a dimly lit room. Since AR lenses allow more light to reach your eyes by reducing reflections, it’s like turning up the lights in a room, making it easier to see.
A lens with anti-reflective treatment will enhance vision and reduce eye fatigue.
Frame Styles
When choosing a frame, the shape and size of the frame should enhance the color of your eyes, complement your skin tone and play up the best features of your face shape. With all the choices available, the experience can be daunting without the right guidance. Family Vision Source makes the choice easy.
Our Optician’s Pick:
If the thought of choosing a frame is overwhelming with such a large variety of options, just sit back & let our opticians choose for you! After discussing style with you, our opticians will pick the frames that they feel will best fit your face. We can even take photos of you with the different frames on & allow you to scroll through them to see which you like best!
Sunglasses
With the wide variety of lens options available, you can customize your sunglasses to meet your visual, protection, performance and comfort needs. Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is present even on cloudy days. Quality sun wear provides 100 percent UV protection and can significantly reduce the risk of vision problems caused by sunlight such as cataracts and retinal damage.
Glare, an issue that makes it difficult to see objects clearly by washing out colors and details, can be combated by polarized lenses. Looking at a scene with polarized lenses, you’ll notice the colors are deeper, richer and bolder, and details are clearer and more distinct. Polarized lenses also help reduce squinting, which, in turn, reduces eye fatigue, tension and eyestrain.
Eye Wear For Kids
At Family Vision Center, we understand the importance of a great fit and style for the whole family. Our knowledgeable Opticians will help your littles ones find the style and comfort they need. We offer a variety of frames for kids and babies!
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Lens materials
Selecting the right eyeglass lens material is important for many reasons. For minors (under the age of 18) or any monocular patient (use of only one eye), an impact resistant material would be recommended. Both polycarbonate and trivex materials are impact resistant and also considered a lighter and thinner option. It is also important for persons with high prescriptions to use a hi-index material for optimal clarity and thinness.
Anti-Reflective Treatments (Non-glare lenses)
Wearers of prescription glasses and sunglasses commonly encounter annoying glare and reflections caused by light bouncing off their lenses. This glare makes it more difficult to see, especially at night. Anti-reflective lenses reduce these reflections allowing more light to pass through to your eyes.
All lens surfaces naturally reflect light and this reflection can prevent between 7-14% of the light needed for optimal vision. Wearing non-AR lenses is like trying to read a book in a dimly lit room. Since AR lenses allow more light to reach your eyes by reducing reflections, it’s like turning up the lights in a room, making it easier to see.
A lens with anti-reflective treatment will enhance vision and reduce eye fatigue.
Frame Styles
When choosing a frame, the shape and size of the frame should enhance the color of your eyes, complement your skin tone and play up the best features of your face shape. With all the choices available, the experience can be daunting without the right guidance. Family Vision Source makes the choice easy.
Our Optician’s Pick:
If the thought of choosing a frame is overwhelming with such a large variety of options, just sit back & let our opticians choose for you! After discussing style with you, our opticians will pick the frames that they feel will best fit your face. We can even take photos of you with the different frames on & allow you to scroll through them to see which you like best!
Sunglasses
With the wide variety of lens options available, you can customize your sunglasses to meet your visual, protection, performance and comfort needs. Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is present even on cloudy days. Quality sun wear provides 100 percent UV protection and can significantly reduce the risk of vision problems caused by sunlight such as cataracts and retinal damage.
Glare, an issue that makes it difficult to see objects clearly by washing out colors and details, can be combated by polarized lenses. Looking at a scene with polarized lenses, you’ll notice the colors are deeper, richer and bolder, and details are clearer and more distinct. Polarized lenses also help reduce squinting, which, in turn, reduces eye fatigue, tension and eyestrain.
Specialty Eyewear
We carry eyewear for more than just vision care needs. We provide everything from sports googles and safety glasses to computer glasses and scuba masks! Check out our wide selection of specialty eyewear.
Sports Goggles
Wearing protective eyewear for sports pays off in several ways. The risk of eye damage is reduced and the player’s performance is enhanced by the ability to see better.
Protective/Safety Glasses
Prescription safety glasses are a must for those who normally wear prescription glasses but work or play in environments that may be hazardous to their eyes. Whether you need protection from dust, wind, radiation, chemicals or lasers, we have a wide variety of options & styles to suit your needs.
Shooting Glasses
It is necessary to protect your eyes from flying debris & other airborne hazards whether you’re at the range or in the field. Shooting safety glasses can feature a clear lens for indoor shooting or a yellow and grey lens for outdoor shooting. The yellow & grey lenses are designed to cut glare and provide a comfortable view.
Computer Glasses
When you work at a computer for any length of time it’s common to experience eye strain, blurred vision, red eyes & other symptoms of computer vision syndrome. This is because the visual demands of computer work are unlike those associated with most other activities. If your glasses are up-to-date & you continue to experience eye discomfort during computer work, talk to your optometrist about customized computer glasses. These special-purpose glasses are prescribed specifically to reduce eye strain & give you the most comfortable vision possible at your computer.
Golf Glasses
Your vision matters on the course! Heighten your visual acuity with prescription golf glasses. When it comes to the best golf sunglasses, our opticians recommend lens colors that increase contrast to enhance your ability to track the ball in & out of shadows, as well as in the air. So read those greens with precision, dominate those fairways & improve your golf game with prescription golf sunglasses!
- Piano Glasses
- Scuba Masks
- Swim Goggles
CRT Lenses
See With Your Contacts Even When You’re Not Wearing Them!
No Glasses. No Daytime Contacts. No Surgery. No Kidding!
Paragon CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy) is a specially designed FDA-approved therapeutic contact lens worn while sleeping that reshapes the cornea without permanently altering its physiology – which is important as the eyes of children and teens are still maturing.
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Who Wears CRT?
Children, teenagers, adults, and even LASIK surgeons wear CRT! CRT brand contact lenses provide great device-free vision during the day to improve your quality of life at home, at school, at work and at play!
If you’re tired of the hassles and discomfort of daytime contacts or glasses, or you’re unsure of eye surgery, CRT brand contact lenses may be a perfect option to correct your nearsightedness – while you sleep!
Imagine putting your lenses on before bedtime, removing them when you wake up and enjoying great vision during your day, while not wearing daytime contacts or glasses.
It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true!
Contact Lenses
Family Vision Center in Tucson offers many options for contact lenses.
There are a number of reasons why you might prefer contact lenses to standard eyewear: a glasses-free look, hassle-free vision correction, wearing non-prescription sunwear and goggles, or the convenience of not having to worry about misplacing your glasses. If you have a high prescription or astigmatism, contact lenses may provide more enhanced vision correction than glasses. Today, you can even replace your bifocal glasses with bifocal contact lenses.
Your eye care provider can recommend the best contact lenses for you based on a complete eye examination and a review of your visual needs both at work and play. Since most people can wear more than one type of lens, it’s important to know what the choices are and the advantages and disadvantages to each.
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Why is my contact lens prescription different from my eyeglasses prescription?
A contact lens prescription is for the purchase of contact lenses only. This prescription is determined through additional testing by the doctor including exact measurements of shape, slope and contour of your corneas. The exact power of the prescription may vary from your eyeglasses prescription since a contact lens sits directly on your eye.
Can I wear contacts if I have astigmatism?
This once-true statement is now a myth. If you have astigmatism – a common condition where the eye isn’t perfectly round but more football- or egg-shaped – then you’ll need a special design of contact lenses called “toric” lenses for clear vision.
Toric contact lenses are available in both soft and rigid gas permeable (RGP or GP) lens materials. Most contact lens wearers who need toric contacts choose soft toric lenses.
Soft Lenses
These lenses are comfortable to wear and must be replaced monthly, bi-weekly, or daily depending on the type prescribed to you. Soft lenses are often recommended for sports because they fit closer to the eye and are more difficult to dislodge. They can provide correction for most prescriptions including astigmatism.
Gas-Permeable (GP) Lenses
Made of moderately flexible plastics, GP lenses offer sharp vision and correct most vision problems. Like hydrogels used for soft lenses, materials used to create GP contact lenses also are “gas permeable,” allowing oxygen to pass through the lenses to the cornea. They are more durable than soft contact lenses and can be easier to handle and care for, but require a longer adaptation period and consistent wear to maintain adaptation.
Multifocal Lenses
In both soft and gas-permeable designs, multifocal lenses offer patients both distance and near vision correction. Bifocal contacts lenses have two prescriptions in the same lens. Multifocal contact lenses have a range of powers (similar to progressive eyeglass lenses) in each lens.
The term, ‘multifocal contacts’ is used as a catch-all term for all contact lenses with more than one power, including bifocal contacts.
How Multifocal Contact Lenses Work:
Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses work in several different ways, depending on the design of the lens. The designs fall into two basic groups:
Alternating vision (translating) lenses are so named because your pupil alternates between the two powers, as your gaze shifts upward or downward.
Simultaneous vision lenses require your eye to be looking through both distance and near powers at the same time. Although this might sound unworkable, your visual system learns to select the correct power choice depending on how close or far you’re trying to see.
Color Contact Lenses
Enhance your eye color or even change it completely. Colored contact lenses are fun and come in a variety of colors for both light and dark eyes.
There are 3 types of tint available for colored contact lenses:
Visibility Tint – This is typically a light color tint present on the lens for the sole purpose of ease of use – seeing the lens itself during insertion.
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Who Wears CRT?
Children, teenagers, adults, and even LASIK surgeons wear CRT! CRT brand contact lenses provide great device-free vision during the day to improve your quality of life at home, at school, at work and at play!
If you’re tired of the hassles and discomfort of daytime contacts or glasses, or you’re unsure of eye surgery, CRT brand contact lenses may be a perfect option to correct your nearsightedness – while you sleep!
Imagine putting your lenses on before bedtime, removing them when you wake up and enjoying great vision during your day, while not wearing daytime contacts or glasses.
It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true!
Learn More
Why is my contact lens prescription different from my eyeglasses prescription?
A contact lens prescription is for the purchase of contact lenses only. This prescription is determined through additional testing by the doctor including exact measurements of shape, slope and contour of your corneas. The exact power of the prescription may vary from your eyeglasses prescription since a contact lens sits directly on your eye.
Can I wear contacts if I have astigmatism?
This once-true statement is now a myth. If you have astigmatism – a common condition where the eye isn’t perfectly round but more football- or egg-shaped – then you’ll need a special design of contact lenses called “toric” lenses for clear vision.
Toric contact lenses are available in both soft and rigid gas permeable (RGP or GP) lens materials. Most contact lens wearers who need toric contacts choose soft toric lenses.
Soft Lenses
These lenses are comfortable to wear and must be replaced monthly, bi-weekly, or daily depending on the type prescribed to you. Soft lenses are often recommended for sports because they fit closer to the eye and are more difficult to dislodge. They can provide correction for most prescriptions including astigmatism.
Gas-Permeable (GP) Lenses
Made of moderately flexible plastics, GP lenses offer sharp vision and correct most vision problems. Like hydrogels used for soft lenses, materials used to create GP contact lenses also are “gas permeable,” allowing oxygen to pass through the lenses to the cornea. They are more durable than soft contact lenses and can be easier to handle and care for, but require a longer adaptation period and consistent wear to maintain adaptation.
Multifocal Lenses
In both soft and gas-permeable designs, multifocal lenses offer patients both distance and near vision correction. Bifocal contacts lenses have two prescriptions in the same lens. Multifocal contact lenses have a range of powers (similar to progressive eyeglass lenses) in each lens.
The term, ‘multifocal contacts’ is used as a catch-all term for all contact lenses with more than one power, including bifocal contacts.
How Multifocal Contact Lenses Work:
Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses work in several different ways, depending on the design of the lens. The designs fall into two basic groups:
Alternating vision (translating) lenses are so named because your pupil alternates between the two powers, as your gaze shifts upward or downward.
Simultaneous vision lenses require your eye to be looking through both distance and near powers at the same time. Although this might sound unworkable, your visual system learns to select the correct power choice depending on how close or far you’re trying to see.
Color Contact Lenses
Enhance your eye color or even change it completely. Colored contact lenses are fun and come in a variety of colors for both light and dark eyes.
There are 3 types of tint available for colored contact lenses:
Visibility Tint – This is typically a light color tint present on the lens for the sole purpose of ease of use – seeing the lens itself during inserti
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