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Why Comprehensive Eye Care Is Vital for Long-Term Vision Health
Regular comprehensive eye care is essential for long-term vision health because it goes well beyond checking your prescription. These exams use advanced tools to detect underlying health issues such as diabetes or hypertension, which often manifest in the eyes first . By ensuring timely detection and intervention, comprehensive exams help maintain clear vision, reduce eye strain, and safeguard both ocular and overall health over a lifetime.
Peter Charron
Jun 303 min read


What to Know About Choosing Vision Insurance
Vision insurance typically covers routine eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses, but not medical eye conditions, which fall under regular health insurance. When choosing a plan, it's important to evaluate provider networks, out-of-pocket costs, coverage limits, and benefits such as allowances for eyewear or discounts on LASIK. It is important to compare plans carefully to ensure they meet your specific vision and budget needs.
Peter Charron
Jun 174 min read


Optometry Trends in 2025
Major advancements are shaping modern eye care. Key trends include the growing use of AI for faster, more accurate diagnosis of conditions like glaucoma, and the rise of smart eyewear that enhances accessibility and functionality. The article also emphasizes a holistic approach to eye health through nutrition and lifestyle changes, expanded roles for optometrists in managing chronic conditions, and a stronger focus on preventive care and global outreach efforts.
Peter Charron
May 303 min read


My child has a "lazy eye" (Amblyopia). Is an eye patch really needed? PART 1
Maybe you stumbled on this post because you are an adult living with amblyopia. Or maybe you have a child who was recently diagnosed with...
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read


Four Fatal Diseases That That Your Optometrist Can Detect During Your Eye Exam.
Your Optometrist checks for much more than just your prescription during your eye exam! Here are 4 fatal problems that can be detected.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read


What The Numbers On Your Glasses Prescription Mean. All You Need To Know (Pictures & Videos).
This post will teach you all you need to know about the numbers on your prescription. Sphere, cylinder and axis.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20205 min read


ATTENTION TEACHERS & TEAMSTERS
If you are a public school teacher or a teamster, you probably have NBN vision benefits. Make sure you use it to get your eyes checked!
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read


My Eyeglasses Are Too Smudgy.
Glasses are often smudgy and hard to keep clean if they have a cheap anti reflective coating on them.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read


Charron Eye Center: Optometrist who takes Eyemed in Bellingham
Dr. Peter Charron, optometrist in Bellingham at Northwest Vision Development Center is now an Eyemed Provider.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20201 min read


Do We Need Eye Doctors Anymore?
Find out what is the difference between online sight tests, and eye exams at the optometrist's office?
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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