{"id":1771,"date":"2021-10-19T12:18:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T12:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mansfieldvision.net\/tx\/?page_id=1771"},"modified":"2022-08-20T05:39:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T05:39:51","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mansfieldvision.net\/tx\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1771\" class=\"elementor elementor-1771\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28a0371 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"28a0371\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d566f81\" data-id=\"d566f81\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f0c3b32 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f0c3b32\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_tab_8\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-986dee4\" data-id=\"986dee4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e1d750d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e1d750d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5607c693\" data-id=\"5607c693\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc8d626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-simple-tab\" data-id=\"6cc8d626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-simple-tab.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <div class=\"elementkit-tab-wraper vertical  elementskit-fitcontent-tab \">\n            <ul class=\"nav nav-tabs elementkit-tab-nav \" role=\"tablist\">\n                                    <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-e7fb3c4\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  active show left-pos\" id=\"content-e7fb3c469d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"contact-lenses\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-e7fb3c469d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-e7fb3c469d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-e7fb3c469d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">CONTACT LENSES<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-f3de48f\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-f3de48f69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"glasses\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-f3de48f69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-f3de48f69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-f3de48f69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">GLASSES<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-5a54128\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-5a5412869d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"about-optometry\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-5a5412869d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-5a5412869d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-5a5412869d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">ABOUT OPTOMETRY<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-d2360e0\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-d2360e069d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"refractive-errors\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-d2360e069d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-d2360e069d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-d2360e069d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">REFRACTIVE ERRORS<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-f33879a\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-f33879a69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"eye-disease\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-f33879a69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-f33879a69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-f33879a69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">EYE DISEASE<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-cb6590d\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-cb6590d69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"lazy-eye-amblyopia\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-cb6590d69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-cb6590d69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-cb6590d69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">LAZY EYE\/AMBLYOPIA<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-6542201\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-654220169d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"kids\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-654220169d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-654220169d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-654220169d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">KIDS<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-92c9920\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-92c992069d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"preventative\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-92c992069d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-92c992069d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-92c992069d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">PREVENTATIVE<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-3a35afa\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-3a35afa69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"refractive-surgery\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-3a35afa69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-3a35afa69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-3a35afa69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">REFRACTIVE SURGERY<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-de7053e\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-de7053e69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"sports\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-de7053e69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-de7053e69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-de7053e69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">SPORTS<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-ef8413d\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-ef8413d69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"our-office\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-ef8413d69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-ef8413d69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-ef8413d69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">OUR OFFICE<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-edd053d\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-edd053d69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"vision-insurance\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-edd053d69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-edd053d69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-edd053d69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">VISION INSURANCE<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-7990894\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-799089469d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"symptoms\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-799089469d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-799089469d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-799089469d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">SYMPTOMS<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-6684fb4\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-6684fb469d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"the-eye-exam\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-6684fb469d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-6684fb469d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-6684fb469d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">THE EYE EXAM<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-2dc5e7c\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-2dc5e7c69d4984fa947b-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"additional-tests-we-perform\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-2dc5e7c69d4984fa947b\" href=\"#Content-2dc5e7c69d4984fa947b\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"Content-2dc5e7c69d4984fa947b\" aria-selected=\"true\">\n                                                        <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\">ADDITIONAL TESTS WE PERFORM<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"tab-content elementkit-tab-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-e7fb3c4  active show\" id=\"content-e7fb3c469d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-e7fb3c469d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1791\" class=\"elementor elementor-1791\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6da63dcd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6da63dcd\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26cf8ab9\" data-id=\"26cf8ab9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a6ddb27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"7a6ddb27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I have been told I have a large astigmatism; is it possible I can wear contact lenses?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fae3df\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes!\u00a0 There are soft lenses available for astigmatism correction (toric lenses) available up to very high powers.\u00a0 In addition, gas-permeable lenses (often called hard lenses), hybrid lenses, and scleral lenses will also correct astigmatism.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4ee1fbe69d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4ee1fbe69d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4ee1fbe69d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the pros and cons of soft vs. rigid gas permeable lenses? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4ee1fbe69d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Soft lenses will generally provide the best overall comfort with perhaps a slight vision trade-off compared to glasses, and are available in daily, two week, and monthly disposable.\u00a0 Rigid gas permeable lenses provide superior vision, usually equivalent to glasses, but take a lot more time to get used to as far as comfort.\u00a0 They are available as a pair that lasts up to a year or more.\u00a0 Because of the significant comfort difference, soft lenses are much more popular.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-114e8b969d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-114e8b969d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-114e8b969d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the contact lens options for someone over 40 that needs a bifocal in their glasses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-114e8b969d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>There are basically three:\u00a0 1) Both eyes corrected for distance, with reading glasses needed over the contacts;\u00a0 2) Monovision, where we correct one eye for distance and the other for reading; and 3) Bifocal contact lenses.\u00a0 The first option always works if you are willing to use readers.\u00a0 The success rate with monovision is about 75% and is for the patient willing to live with the trade-off of not needing readers versus non-optimal distance and near vision.\u00a0 Bifocal contact lenses have improved tremendously since 2005 or so, with a 65-75% success rate.\u00a0 There are now currently two options in bifocal soft lenses for the patient with astigmatism.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b5baf3d69d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b5baf3d69d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b5baf3d69d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What options do I have in contact lenses if I want to change my eye color?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b5baf3d69d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>There are enhancers for light eyes and opaques for dark eyes.\u00a0 Currently there are no color options for patients with astigmatism.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-f0cf00e69d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-f0cf00e69d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-f0cf00e69d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is it true I can get my contact lenses much cheaper online, or at other big-chain retailers?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-f0cf00e69d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Our contact lens prices are very competitive with both online and retail providers of contact lenses.\u00a0 In many cases they are cheaper, since we often can offer rebates they cannot.\u00a0 In addition, we will take care of any problems with defects, power changes, etc. quickly and effortlessly on your part.\u00a0 Still, we are happy if you prefer to price-shop the lenses and will provide you with a written prescription so that you may do so.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-e17e56469d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-e17e56469d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-e17e56469d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I have always worn hard contact lenses.  Do you fit those?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-e17e56469d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>True \u201chard\u201d lenses were made of a plastic called PMMA, which gives the eye very little oxygen.\u00a0 We do not fit those anymore.\u00a0 We do fit rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, which are similar in texture and size, and give the eye much more oxygen than the old hard ones.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-f5a5c1c69d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-f5a5c1c69d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-f5a5c1c69d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Am I a candidate for soft bifocal contact lenses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-f5a5c1c69d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Quick answer: depends.\u00a0 If you have a significant astigmatism, there are only two options available to try, both in monthly disposable.\u00a0 As another option we could try a rigid lens or the Duette hybrid (which has a rigid center and a soft skirt around it).\u00a0 If there is little or no astigmatism, then we have a 65-75% chance you could wear them.\u00a0 The challenge in fitting them lies in getting the patient happy with BOTH the distance AND the near acuity at the same time.\u00a0 Usually when they fail, there is either too much far or close vision compromise.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b56f3d469d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b56f3d469d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b56f3d469d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How old does my child have to be before they can wear contact lenses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b56f3d469d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Usually around twelve or so.\u00a0 This can vary depending upon the child\u2019s responsibility\/maturity level.\u00a0 The main issue is that they will remember to take the lenses out before bedtime.\u00a0 Cleaning the lenses is very simple with modern cleaning systems.\u00a0 If our doctors, in consultation with the parents, feel like the child is ready we can try them a year or two younger than that.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-1276b4a69d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-1276b4a69d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-1276b4a69d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What options are out there in contacts that you can sleep in?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-1276b4a69d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A lot.\u00a0 Currently there are many lenses out there approved for up to one week extended wear, and three approved for up to thirty days without removing.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6c7b5f969d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6c7b5f969d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6c7b5f969d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the risks of sleeping in contact lenses?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6c7b5f969d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Infection is the biggest, followed by corneal edema (swelling) and neovascularization.\u00a0 By far, corneal ulcers are most common in people that sleep in their lenses \u2013 even if the lens is approved to be slept in, and the patient is compliant with the removal schedule. \u00a0They are treatable but painful, and usually require 7-10 days out of the lenses.\u00a0 Corneal edema causes blur and discomfort and requires no lens wear for sometimes up to a month or more.\u00a0 Neovascularization (or new blood vessel growth) of the cornea usually requires an adjustment to the wearing schedule when mild, but when severe may mean having to discontinue contact lenses permanently.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-10-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-9632d9d69d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-9632d9d69d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-9632d9d69d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the pros and cons of daily disposable contact lenses?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-9632d9d69d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-10-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The only con is that they are more expensive.\u00a0 Everything else is a pro: they are easy to use because there is nothing to clean, you do not have to purchase a disinfecting system, they will not deposit because each pair is only used one day, and they are the most comfortable contact lenses available.\u00a0 Most manufacturers offer rebates \u2013 currently up to $200 \u2013 to help offset the patient\u2019s investment.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-11-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-3ea239869d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-3ea239869d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-3ea239869d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I get bifocal soft lenses in colors?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-3ea239869d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-11-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>None are available as of 2022.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-12-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6c56fb869d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6c56fb869d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6c56fb869d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Why do I have to get an exam just for non-prescription colored contacts?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6c56fb869d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-12-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The doctor has to make sure your eyes are healthy enough for contact lens wear and that the lenses fit properly.\u00a0 Poor-fitting lenses can cause irritation and infection.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-13-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d17621069d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d17621069d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d17621069d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I wore contacts in the past but they always bothered me; is there a chance I could wear them now?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d17621069d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-13-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>There is new technology available now with the advent of silicone hydrogel lenses.\u00a0 They wet much better than older plastics and give the eye more oxygen.\u00a0 Many patients who had comfort issues in the past with contact lenses have done very well with the new technology.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-14-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-123dcf569d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-123dcf569d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-123dcf569d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Will I get my contact lenses the same day as the exam?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-123dcf569d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-14-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>In almost all cases, yes.\u00a0 We usually start with a trial pair then follow up a week later to be sure you are happy with them before committing to them.\u00a0 In some instances we have to order the lenses, which can take 3-5 business days to arrive.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-15-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4d2b09169d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4d2b09169d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4d2b09169d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long does it take to learn to get contacts in and out, if you have never worn them?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4d2b09169d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-15-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>It varies from person-to-person.\u00a0 Generally as little as 15 minutes up to an hour or so.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-16-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b303f3d69d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b303f3d69d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b303f3d69d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are Hybrid lenses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b303f3d69d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-16-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Hybrid lenses have a gas-permeable center, with a soft skirt around it.\u00a0 They can be a great option for the patient wanting \u201crigid lens vision\u201d with very near soft lens comfort.\u00a0 They will correct astigmatism and are also available in bifocal.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-17-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-c39558769d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-c39558769d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-c39558769d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are scleral lenses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-c39558769d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-17-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Scleral lenses are larger-diameter gas permeable lenses, which are fit to vault over the cornea with the sclera bearing all the weight of the lens.\u00a0 Since nothing touches the cornea, they are usually much more comfortable than rigid gas permeable.\u00a0 Sclerals quite often will give far superior vision compared to spectacles in patients with a history of keratoconus or failing radial keratotomy (RK).<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-18-7a6ddb27\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-c60789669d4984fae3df\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-c60789669d4984fae3df\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-c60789669d4984fae3df\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Why does the prescription expire?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-c60789669d4984fae3df\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-18-7a6ddb27\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fae3df\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The doctor needs to make sure that your eyes remain healthy and that the lenses continue to fit properly.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-f3de48f \" id=\"content-f3de48f69d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-f3de48f69d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1794\" class=\"elementor elementor-1794\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bd1c445 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bd1c445\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3df8841d\" data-id=\"3df8841d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ad02f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"38ad02f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the pros and cons of the lined bifocal versus the no-line\/progressive?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fb28bb\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Progressive lenses are popular for other reasons than just \u201chiding the line.\u201d\u00a0 They work like a trifocal, in the sense that as you look straight ahead you have the distance correction, and as you look down the lens, power is progressively added so that there is a point of focus for both mid-range (arm\u2019s length) and close detail work at the very bottom of the lens.\u00a0 Lined bifocals jump quickly from distance to near, once the pupil of the eye crosses the line.\u00a0 The lined bifocal is usually easier to adapt to, and gives a larger field of view up close than the progressive.\u00a0 In addition, there is a bit of distortion in the lower-periphery of no-line bifocals that is not experienced with the lined bifocal.\u00a0 Most patients adapt well to the progressive by learning to keep their eyes in the same position and turning their head turn to scan the environment.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ac4689c69d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ac4689c69d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ac4689c69d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How well do the spectacle lenses that darken when you go outside work?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ac4689c69d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>There are two types: Transitions (plastic) and Photogray (glass).\u00a0 The plastic lenses are much more popular since they are lighter in weight.\u00a0 Transitions have been improved to the point that they will get almost as dark as the Photogray, and lighten quickly when you move indoors.\u00a0 We have a sample lens we can use to show you how dark they actually get outdoors.\u00a0 Ultraviolet rays make the lenses darken, which has proven slightly problematic for some patients as of late.\u00a0 Modern auto manufacturers now put a UV protection in their windshields \u2013 which means the lenses may not darken much in the car!<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-268aacf69d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-268aacf69d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-268aacf69d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long do you warranty my glasses?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-268aacf69d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Spectacle frames have a one-time replacement warranty for one year on breakage.\u00a0 Lenses with Crizal anti-reflective coating have a two-year two-time replacement warranty for scratches.\u00a0 <em>Please note: very few insurance companies require the use of their own lab\u2019s frame and lenses, which may have a different warranty system.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-de6172a69d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-de6172a69d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-de6172a69d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the best vision corrective option for someone who works on a computer all day?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-de6172a69d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Either a progressive lens, which will also allow functionality when away from the computer, or a separate pair in single vision set up for the distance between your eyes and the screen (which will only be good for computer use).\u00a0 Crizal anti-reflective coating is highly recommended to help reduce glare.\u00a0 There are specialty progressives with a wider corridor specially made for high-rate computer users \u2013 the Essilor Computer Lens being a good example.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-90dddad69d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-90dddad69d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-90dddad69d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I look for in a spectacle frame if I have a large correction?  And what options are available in spectacle lenses so that they do not look really thick?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-90dddad69d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Smaller eye size frames are ideal for higher corrections.\u00a0 Also, if you are significantly near-sighted, stay away from rimless and semi-rimless frames \u2013 i.e., pick a frame that totally encapsulates each lens.\u00a0 Plastic is ideal because it will help hide the thicker lens edges.\u00a0 In addition, high myopes (whose lenses have thicker edges) should consider a high index plastic for their lenses, which can greatly cut down edge thickness.\u00a0 High hyperopes (whose lenses have thicker centers) will benefit from an aspheric lens which will reduce the magnification of the eyes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-1195deb69d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-1195deb69d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-1195deb69d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I just use over-the-counter reading glasses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-1195deb69d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A lot of people can with absolutely no problem.\u00a0 However, if there is a significant difference between the eyes as far as prescription, or a significant astigmatism in either eye, a prescription pair is recommended.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-789e65f69d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-789e65f69d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-789e65f69d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">If I wear my glasses for my first prescription, will I get dependent on them?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-789e65f69d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>In most cases, yes.\u00a0 Your brain will get used to a nice, sharp image and objects may look more blurred when you are not wearing the glasses due to perceptual adaptation.\u00a0 For far-sighted patients, many times the eyes will be so happy to be relaxed and allowing the glasses to do the work, that they don\u2019t want to \u201cgo back to work\u201d when the glasses aren\u2019t on.\u00a0 The exception is milder prescriptions, for part-time wear.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-5e8c86669d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-5e8c86669d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-5e8c86669d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I look for when buying sunglasses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-5e8c86669d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>UV protection is paramount.\u00a0 UV rays have been linked to both cataract formation in later life as well as macular degeneration.\u00a0 Polarized lenses give the overall best optical quality because they reduce both transmitted light through the lens and reflected light off bright surfaces (like water, snow, or the chrome of the bumper in front of you in traffic).<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-0c9a68569d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-0c9a68569d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-0c9a68569d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Why does the prescription expire?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-0c9a68569d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The doctor needs to make sure that your eyes remain healthy and that the prescription remains optimal.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-38ad02f4\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b21297c69d4984fb28bb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b21297c69d4984fb28bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b21297c69d4984fb28bb\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long does it usually take until the glasses are ready?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b21297c69d4984fb28bb\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-38ad02f4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb28bb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Some simple single vision glasses we can have ready same-day or the next, if there is an emergency situation.\u00a0 Most jobs take about a week to complete.\u00a0 We certainly do not promote \u201cglasses in one hour.\u201d\u00a0 We are going to take our time to make sure that your glasses are perfect in every way.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-5a54128 \" id=\"content-5a5412869d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-5a5412869d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1803\" class=\"elementor elementor-1803\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64540273 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64540273\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-198d645f\" data-id=\"198d645f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32bc1975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"32bc1975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fb6642\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-32bc1975\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fb6642\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fb6642\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fb6642\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is an optometrist? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fb6642\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-32bc1975\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb6642\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s\/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye.\u00a0 Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.\u00a0 They prescribe medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, contact lenses, and perform certain surgical procedures, as well as counsel their patients regarding surgical and non-surgical options that meet their visual needs related to their occupations, avocations, and lifestyle.\u00a0 An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. \u00a0\u00a0Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice.\u00a0 Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.\u00a0 (American Optometric Association)<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-32bc1975\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-24bcf2e69d4984fb6642\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-24bcf2e69d4984fb6642\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-24bcf2e69d4984fb6642\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can optometrists treat eye infections?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-24bcf2e69d4984fb6642\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-32bc1975\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb6642\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-32bc1975\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-1e2516c69d4984fb6642\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-1e2516c69d4984fb6642\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-1e2516c69d4984fb6642\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can optometrists detect diabetic changes in my eyes?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-1e2516c69d4984fb6642\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-32bc1975\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb6642\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-32bc1975\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ef806ba69d4984fb6642\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ef806ba69d4984fb6642\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ef806ba69d4984fb6642\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can optometrists remove surface foreign bodies from the eye?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ef806ba69d4984fb6642\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-32bc1975\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb6642\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-32bc1975\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-5c2bb3569d4984fb6642\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-5c2bb3569d4984fb6642\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-5c2bb3569d4984fb6642\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can optometrists detect glaucoma?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-5c2bb3569d4984fb6642\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-32bc1975\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb6642\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, and if they are licensed as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist they can treat glaucoma too.\u00a0 All of our doctors are licensed as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-32bc1975\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6d0a9fb69d4984fb6642\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6d0a9fb69d4984fb6642\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6d0a9fb69d4984fb6642\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How are your doctors licensed?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6d0a9fb69d4984fb6642\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-32bc1975\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fb6642\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>All are licensed as Therapeutic Optometrists (the treatment of ocular surface disease) and Optometric Glaucoma Specialists.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-d2360e0 \" id=\"content-d2360e069d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-d2360e069d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1809\" class=\"elementor elementor-1809\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6545e9f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6545e9f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57cb8603\" data-id=\"57cb8603\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c61d0b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"6c61d0b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the difference between near-sightedness and far-sightedness?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fba2a4\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Near-sighted people (myopes) see more clearly at near without their prescription than they do at distance.\u00a0 Far-sighted people (hyperopes) generally see better at distance than they do at near; more precisely, hyperopes have to focus just to make distance clear, and when they look close up they have a much higher focusing demand than others (since they are already having to work to clear their distance vision).<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00ec96a69d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00ec96a69d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00ec96a69d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is astigmatism?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00ec96a69d4984fba2a4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The most common type is <em>external astigmatism<\/em>; the cornea (the outermost portion of the anterior eye) is oval-shaped instead of perfectly round \u2013 much like a football or an egg.\u00a0 <em>Internal astigmatism<\/em>, much less common, is when the lens \u2013 deeper in the eye \u2013 has an oval shape. \u00a0Astigmatism in general is quite common.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-dfb669a69d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-dfb669a69d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-dfb669a69d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is presbyopia? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-dfb669a69d4984fba2a4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Presbyopia occurs when the human lens starts to lose its elasticity; it becomes much more difficult for it to change shape and focus for us close up.\u00a0 Also, to some degree, the muscle that controls the change in shape of the lens starts to weaken somewhat.\u00a0 This results in the need for a reading correction, either reading glasses (if the patient has no distance problem) or bifocals (if they are already wearing glasses).\u00a0 Onset is almost always in the early to mid-forties.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-636acd769d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-636acd769d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-636acd769d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Both I and my spouse are near-sighted.  What are the odds our children will be?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-636acd769d4984fba2a4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Near-sightedness definitely tends to run in families.\u00a0 If both parents are near-sighted the odds do go way up that their children will be; however it is difficult to put a number on.\u00a0 We see families all of the time where both parents require a distance correction but all or some of the children may be fine \u2013 or vice versa.\u00a0 Alot depends on how the genes combine at conception.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-febd9e869d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-febd9e869d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-febd9e869d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">If I wear my glasses a lot will my vision get better?  Or worse?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-febd9e869d4984fba2a4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The quick answer is if they are going to change, they are going to change whether you are wearing glasses or not.\u00a0 Correction neither cures the problem (so that you eventually do not need correction) nor keeps it from getting worse.\u00a0 Glasses \u201ccorrect\u201d in the sense that you see better with them; they do not make the problem go away.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-121f1d169d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-121f1d169d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-121f1d169d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">If a vision correction is needed, when in general do the eyes stop changing?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-121f1d169d4984fba2a4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>For myopes, onset is usually in the preteen to early teen years, leveling off in the early twenties.\u00a0 For hyperopes, it can vary depending on severity.\u00a0 A life-long hyperope may need reading glasses as early as adolescence, reaching a point in adulthood where they need them full-time.\u00a0 Their distance vision will generally worsen in their forties until leveling off in their mid-fifties.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-02ff41d69d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-02ff41d69d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-02ff41d69d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I read on the internet I can do exercises and never have to wear glasses.  True?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-02ff41d69d4984fba2a4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>There is limited evidence that some exercises may delay the need for reading glasses for a young hyperope or emerging presbyope.\u00a0 We believe them to be ineffective for myopes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-6c61d0b2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-31ab24469d4984fba2a4\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-31ab24469d4984fba2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-31ab24469d4984fba2a4\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I used to wear glasses when I was a kid; why don\u2019t I need them now?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-31ab24469d4984fba2a4\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-6c61d0b2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fba2a4\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>This situation can occur frequently.\u00a0 A child is far-sighted and needs reading glasses.\u00a0 Usually far-sightedness occurs because the eye is shorter in length than it needs to be.\u00a0 As the child grows, so does the eye, and they may indeed reach a point they no longer need correction.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        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           <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is glaucoma?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fbe09e\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Glaucoma is a disease that occurs most commonly as a result of a high pressure inside the eye.\u00a0 The pressure increases usually because the fluid inside the eye cannot drain properly, but can be a result of over-production of fluid.\u00a0 The high pressure compresses the tiny nerve fibers running through the retina, leading to their death and optic nerve damage.\u00a0 The nerve damage causes vision loss.\u00a0 Much less often glaucoma can be present with pressures in the normal range; modern theory is that there is a blood flow problem to the optic nerve, resulting in damage to the nerve itself.\u00a0 This type of glaucoma, commonly called \u201cnormotensive glaucoma,\u201d can be much more difficult to treat.\u00a0 Most types of glaucoma, like Primary Open Angle, are slowly progressive without treatment.\u00a0 However, one rare type \u2013 Angle Closure \u2013 can onset very quickly with skyrocketing pressures and is considered an ocular emergency.\u00a0 Treatment options for all types include eye drops (usually) or surgical procedures to relieve the pressure.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b66debc69d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b66debc69d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b66debc69d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are cataracts?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b66debc69d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A cataract is a clouding of the eye\u2019s lens.\u00a0 The lens is positioned just past the pupil and behind the iris (the colored part of the eye).\u00a0 This occurs naturally with age, and a lifetime\u2019s exposure to ultraviolet radiation has been linked to their formation.\u00a0 Perhaps obviously, this clouding will cause a decrease in vision.\u00a0 Cataracts can also be caused by trauma to the eye, and some medications (particularly steroids like prednisone and cortisone).\u00a0 Treatment requires surgical removal, and replacing the lens with an implant.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-368281769d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-368281769d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-368281769d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is macular degeneration?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-368281769d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Macular degeneration is a breakdown of tissue and blood vessels near and\/or underneath the macula.\u00a0 The macula is located in the center of the retina and is responsible for our central, fine-detail, and color vision.\u00a0 There is strong evidence now that there is a genetic predisposition to the disease; it used to be believed that it was strictly an age-related problem.\u00a0 90% of macular degeneration is the <em>dry form<\/em>; 10% of cases are the <em>wet form<\/em>.\u00a0 Wet macular degeneration causes a devastating loss of central vision, while the dry form may drop central vision to 20\/40 or so.\u00a0 One study showed conclusively that antioxidant vitamin therapy (Vitamins A, C, and E) dropped the risk of macular degeneration occurring in the other eye in patients with the disease in the fellow eye by 25%.\u00a0 There is also strong evidence that additional zinc and lutein supplementation is beneficial.\u00a0 We now recommend that patients in their sixties with a strong family history of the disease strongly consider the ocular formulations of these supplements.\u00a0 In addition, more recent studies have linked UV exposure to macular degeneration (wear your sunglasses!).\u00a0 Treatment has advanced tremendously even in the past 10-15 years and can include laser therapy, but usually the use of injections.\u00a0 Surgical treatment is currently only limited to the wet form.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can you tell if I am diabetic just from an eye examination?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Diabetic retinopathy is a fairly easy diagnosis, so yes, we can look in an eye and be almost certain diabetes is present.\u00a0 However, we cannot look in an eye and be certain it is absent.\u00a0 This is because not all patients with diabetes will have retinopathy.\u00a0 Separately, we can get suspicious about a patient developing the disease based upon certain changes in their prescription \u2013 as a patient\u2019s blood sugar elevates, their prescription will shift more near-sighted due to (temporary with treatment) changes in the lens.\u00a0 This suspicion will be raised in a patient who shows a prescription shift atypical for their age.\u00a0 The only way to make the diagnosis definitive is to refer for blood tests.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-0110a7769d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-0110a7769d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-0110a7769d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is Retinitis Pigmentosa, or R.P.?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-0110a7769d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic retinal eye disease where vision is lost from \u201cthe outside in;\u201d patients lose peripheral vision first and in end stages are only left with a small central area of tunnel vision and eventually complete blindness.\u00a0 The most common early symptom is a huge loss in night vision.\u00a0 Most forms of the disease will cause the deposition of \u201cpigment spicules\u201d in the peripheral retina along with a waxy, dull appearance to the optic nerve head, diagnosed by routine ophthalmoscopy.\u00a0 An ERG (electroretinogram) confirms the diagnosis.\u00a0 High-dose vitamin A therapy can slow the disease, but there is currently no cure.\u00a0 Patients diagnosed should be educated that genetic testing is available for many forms of R.P., to determine if their offspring are carriers of the disease.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-572832269d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-572832269d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-572832269d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Why\/how does diabetes change my eyes?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-572832269d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Diabetes is a disease of the small blood vessels.\u00a0 The vessel wall can break down, allowing fluid and blood components to leak into the surrounding tissue.\u00a0\u00a0 The process is most easily viewed by looking into the eye, and if it is occurring there it is called <em>diabetic retinopathy<\/em>.\u00a0 These changes can cause permanent retinal damage and vision loss.\u00a0 Retinopathy can be treated with injections and laser surgery, but it is critical to catch the problem as early as possible.\u00a0 Hence it is essential for diabetics to have their eyes checked <em>every year<\/em> \u2013 in the early stages the patient may not realize anything is going wrong.\u00a0 As far as the patient\u2019s prescription goes, elevated blood sugar will cause a myopic shift, meaning a sudden worsening of distance vision.\u00a0 This sudden change is nature\u2019s way of warning a diabetic to check their blood sugar!<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6c8ab4969d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6c8ab4969d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6c8ab4969d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I have a form of arthritis and have been told it can affect my eyes.  How so?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6c8ab4969d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Many forms of arthritis, adult and juvenile, have been linked to both scleritis (a sometimes painful inflammation of the white of the eye) and uveitis (a painful inflammation of the anterior-internal part of the eye characterized by a red, extremely light-sensitive eye).\u00a0 Both are treated with topical steroid drops.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-9a9d57469d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-9a9d57469d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-9a9d57469d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the risk factors for glaucoma?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-9a9d57469d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Risk factors for primary open angle glaucoma, the most common type, include elevated intraocular pressure, age (over 60), ethnicity (five times more common in African Americans than Caucasians), family history of glaucoma, diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and long-term steroid use.\u00a0 Risk factors for angle closure glaucoma, a severe and sudden-onset type, include a farsighted correction, age, and persons of Asian or Eskimo descent.\u00a0\u00a0 As for race, it is more common in women among Caucasians.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-a8838eb69d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-a8838eb69d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-a8838eb69d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can hypertension\/high blood pressure affect the eyes?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-a8838eb69d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.\u00a0 We will often see changes where arteries cross veins in the retina.\u00a0 Hemorrhages can occur if an artery compresses a vein to the point it is occluded and ruptures.\u00a0 The same can occur from an occlusive event from a clot or plaque, which are risks throughout the body when talking about uncontrolled hypertension.\u00a0 Patients with hypertension are also at greater risk for glaucoma.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ca405df69d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ca405df69d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ca405df69d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is it possible to have ocular allergies without other typical symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, etc)?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ca405df69d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.\u00a0 The eye is the only exposed mucus membrane on the body, and often may be the only area of the body experiencing symptoms (usually itching, burning, and\/or watering).<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-10-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-db0665769d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-db0665769d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-db0665769d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is keratoconus?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-db0665769d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-10-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Keratoconus is a corneal condition occurring when a portion of the cornea begins to thin.\u00a0 The pressure inside the eye pushes this thinning area forward, creating a \u201cnipple\u201d which destroys the smooth spherical curvature of the cornea and creates a severe irregular astigmatism.\u00a0 Usually the only corrective option for patients with keratoconus is rigid, hybrid, or scleral contact lenses.\u00a0 In advanced cases the thinning area can begin to scar, and rupture even becomes a possibility.\u00a0 These end-stage cases require a corneal transplant. \u00a0Corneal cross-linking, a procedure done under the care of a corneal specialist, can often slow progression.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-11-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b31723469d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b31723469d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b31723469d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">My parents have\/had cataracts\/glaucoma\/macular generation; how worried should I be?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b31723469d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-11-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Family history is a risk factor for glaucoma, particularly if a sibling has been diagnosed.\u00a0 There is strong modern evidence that there is a genetic component to macular degeneration, too.\u00a0 Just get your eyes checked!\u00a0 \u201cRisk factor\u201d simply means you are at greater risk than someone without a family history, not that you are doomed to get it.\u00a0 As for cataracts, most genetic types will show up very early in life.\u00a0 The most common, by far, are age-related cataracts.\u00a0 Modern cataract surgery is as close to perfected as a human endeavor can be, usually a 20 minute procedure and the vision is completely restored.\u00a0 Hope you live long enough to worry about cataracts.\u00a0 And when it happens, stop worrying!<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-12-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-20d5c6969d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-20d5c6969d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-20d5c6969d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What options are there, besides over-the-counter lubricants, for Dry Eye Syndrome?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-20d5c6969d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-12-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>There are two prescription drops for dry eye treatment, Restasis and Xiidra.\u00a0 They have proven to be quite effective to relieve symptoms, but it may take 6 weeks or more of therapy before relief occurs, and both may burn a bit with insertion (especially Restasis).\u00a0 Another option is punctal plugs, which are inserted into the tear duct to block the drainage of tears from the eye.\u00a0 The idea is the tears stay in the eye longer and simply evaporate into the atmosphere instead of draining.\u00a0 Consider a humidifier for use while sleeping and keep the ceiling fans off \u2013 or wear a sleep mask if you just have to use the fan.\u00a0 There are moisture masks you can purchase for night-time use, too.\u00a0 For several years we thought that fish oil supplementation may be beneficial to relieve symptoms \u2013 unfortunately a recent study showed no benefit.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-13-60c9efc8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-dd28c5769d4984fbe09e\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-dd28c5769d4984fbe09e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-dd28c5769d4984fbe09e\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What can I do to protect my eyes from macular degeneration?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-dd28c5769d4984fbe09e\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-13-60c9efc8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fbe09e\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>At the least, take your multivitamin.\u00a0 If you are sixty or older with a family history, you should consider the ocular formulation of the antioxidants (Vitamin A, C, and E).\u00a0 One study (AREDS) showed conclusively that antioxidant vitamin therapy dropped the risk of macular degeneration occurring in the other eye in patients with the disease in the fellow eye by 25%.\u00a0 There is also strong evidence that additional zinc and lutein supplementation is beneficial.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0In addition, recent studies have linked UV exposure to macular degeneration (wear your sunglasses!).<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-cb6590d \" 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1443d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"1443d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fc2271\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-1443d41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fc2271\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc2271\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc2271\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is a \u201clazy eye?\u201d  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc2271\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-1443d41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc2271\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>That term simply will not go away; we prefer the word <em>amblyopia<\/em>.\u00a0 Amblyopia occurs when one eye does not see as well as the other, usually due to either a large difference in correction between the two eyes or due to an eye turn (<em>strabismus<\/em>), AND there is no disease present.\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-1443d41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b66debc69d4984fc2271\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b66debc69d4984fc2271\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b66debc69d4984fc2271\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do you still use patching as a treatment for lazy eye\/amblyopia? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b66debc69d4984fc2271\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-1443d41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc2271\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.\u00a0 The idea is to catch the problem during the critical time that the eyes are learning to \u201ctalk to\u201d the brain (birth to age 7 or 8).\u00a0 The brain is ignoring the problem eye, and if this continues amblyopia will result (see question above).\u00a0 The idea is to patch the good eye to force the brain to use the problem one, and do close-up, fine detail exercises.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-1443d41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-368281769d4984fc2271\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-368281769d4984fc2271\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-368281769d4984fc2271\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is there any chance my lazy\/amblyopic eye can be improved?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-368281769d4984fc2271\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-1443d41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc2271\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The odds are very low after age 7 or 8, as far as improving the vision.\u00a0 However, if you are talking about the cosmetic issue of a turning eye, then yes \u2013 there are surgical options.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-1443d41\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fc2271\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fc2271\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fc2271\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I do if I have a lazy eye?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-70dc5bb69d4984fc2271\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-1443d41\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc2271\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>If you are a child younger than eight, we should get you fully-corrected and try patching therapy.\u00a0 If you are older than that, simply said, it\u2019s all about the good eye.\u00a0 You should wear protective eyewear for all sports, and goggles when weed-eating, grinding metal, etc. to protect that good eye.\u00a0 Be sure to have your eyes checked annually to be sure your eyes remain healthy.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-6542201 \" id=\"content-654220169d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-654220169d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1832\" class=\"elementor elementor-1832\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49442074 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49442074\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-61cbbd22\" data-id=\"61cbbd22\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f00d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"c6f00d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fc5d9f\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-c6f00d5\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fc5d9f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc5d9f\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc5d9f\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is it possible for a child to pass the vision test at school and still need glasses?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc5d9f\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-c6f00d5\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc5d9f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.\u00a0 School screenings are VERY effective and can catch a lot of issues, but the children are only screened for a distance vision problem.\u00a0 They could pass that test, yet still need glasses for reading.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-c6f00d5\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4fa65e069d4984fc5d9f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4fa65e069d4984fc5d9f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4fa65e069d4984fc5d9f\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What about the opposite?  To fail the vision test at school and not need them?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4fa65e069d4984fc5d9f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-c6f00d5\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc5d9f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.\u00a0 Without enough one-on-one time, it can be difficult to tell if the child really has a problem or if they are just nervous or a bit rushed during a school screening (or sometimes &#8220;faking it&#8221;).\u00a0\u00a0 Bring them to an eye doctor and we will figure it out.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-c6f00d5\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b298e69d4984fc5d9f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b298e69d4984fc5d9f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b298e69d4984fc5d9f\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can you tell if a child is \u201cfaking\u201d the need for glasses, just because they want to wear them?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b298e69d4984fc5d9f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-c6f00d5\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc5d9f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, and it happens more than you might think.\u00a0 There are tests we can do to very closely approximate their prescription, without their input.\u00a0 What those tests show should jibe with what they are able (or willing) to read on the eye chart.\u00a0 So for example, if they will only read 20\/50 for us, but our tests show the prescription near zero and healthy eyes, we start to get suspicious.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-c6f00d5\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-47c2d8f69d4984fc5d9f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-47c2d8f69d4984fc5d9f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-47c2d8f69d4984fc5d9f\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">When should a child have their first eye exam?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-47c2d8f69d4984fc5d9f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-c6f00d5\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc5d9f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Unless you see something that makes you suspicious there is a problem, a good age for the first routine exam is 5 or 6.\u00a0 We usually specifically recommend the summer before kindergarten or first grade.\u00a0 Our office can handle ages 4 and up; any younger than that and they should see a pediatric specialist.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-c6f00d5\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d4636dc69d4984fc5d9f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d4636dc69d4984fc5d9f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d4636dc69d4984fc5d9f\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Any advice if I am planning my child\u2019s first exam?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d4636dc69d4984fc5d9f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-c6f00d5\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc5d9f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Reassure them it\u2019s painless, and we will work to do the same thing when they come. \u00a0It\u2019s always smart to let them sit in with you or a sibling during your exam so they can see what they\u2019re in for!\u00a0 Oh, and feel free to tell them we don\u2019t give shots.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-92c9920 \" id=\"content-92c992069d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-92c992069d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1839\" class=\"elementor elementor-1839\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ada87a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ada87a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e848f32\" data-id=\"1e848f32\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f4d6a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"21f4d6a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fc98cc\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-21f4d6a2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fc98cc\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc98cc\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc98cc\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How does ultraviolet radiation (UV) affect the eyes? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fc98cc\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-21f4d6a2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc98cc\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Exposure to UV has been linked to both cataract formation and macular degeneration in later life.\u00a0 It can also cause a growth on the exterior of the eye called a <em>pterygium<\/em>.\u00a0 Everyone, at every age, should wear sunglasses with UV protection when outdoors as much as possible.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-21f4d6a2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d2fe35969d4984fc98cc\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d2fe35969d4984fc98cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d2fe35969d4984fc98cc\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are there certain foods that are good for the eyes?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d2fe35969d4984fc98cc\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-21f4d6a2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc98cc\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Antioxidants!\u00a0 Vitamins A, C, and E.\u00a0 That would include green leafy vegetables, and yes, carrots.\u00a0 Foods high in zinc and lutein are also beneficial.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-21f4d6a2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-f50d15e69d4984fc98cc\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-f50d15e69d4984fc98cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-f50d15e69d4984fc98cc\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Who should wear sunglasses?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-f50d15e69d4984fc98cc\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-21f4d6a2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc98cc\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Everyone.\u00a0 Did you know that the highest lifetime UV exposure occurs in childhood and adolescence?<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-21f4d6a2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b814fd369d4984fc98cc\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b814fd369d4984fc98cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b814fd369d4984fc98cc\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How can I avoid eyestrain when I am working with the computer? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b814fd369d4984fc98cc\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-21f4d6a2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc98cc\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>First, make sure your eyes do not need correction at the computer.\u00a0 If so, wear the glasses.\u00a0 It also helps to look away from the screen at a distant object for a 5-10 second count every 15-20 minutes.\u00a0 Adjust the monitor\u2019s brightness and contrast to a point it feels most comfortable.\u00a0 If the monitor\u2019s screen will tilt, adjust it to remove any glare from overhead lighting.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-21f4d6a2\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ac72adc69d4984fc98cc\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ac72adc69d4984fc98cc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ac72adc69d4984fc98cc\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are Blue Blockers, and do they work? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ac72adc69d4984fc98cc\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-21f4d6a2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fc98cc\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Blue blockers involve a clear coating on the spectacle lens that blocks blue wavelengths of light.\u00a0 Two separate studies have shown a significant improvement in eyestrain with computer work and tablet use, and a benefit in keeping the circadian rhythm (sleep cycle) consistent.\u00a0 As to long-term health benefits to the eyes, it\u2019s too soon to say (we are still studying that).<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-3a35afa \" id=\"content-3a35afa69d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-3a35afa69d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1845\" class=\"elementor elementor-1845\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-76fd25f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"76fd25f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d2733a2\" data-id=\"3d2733a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e2402b elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"48e2402b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fcdb84\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-48e2402b\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fcdb84\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fcdb84\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fcdb84\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is LASIK?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fcdb84\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-48e2402b\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fcdb84\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis.\u00a0 But that\u2019s not the answer you are looking for.\u00a0 LASIK is a surgical procedure to correct a distance vision problem.\u00a0 A surgical flap is cut in the cornea, either by keratome or laser, the flap is laid back, and a laser reshapes the cornea to correct that patient\u2019s refractive error.\u00a0 The flap is then laid back into place.\u00a0 Recovery time is minimal and patients immediately notice improved vision \u2013 quite often to 20\/20.\u00a0 The procedure does not correct the over-40 reading problem (presbyopia), so if the patient is over 40 they will still require correction just for reading.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-48e2402b\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-0e4549469d4984fcdb84\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-0e4549469d4984fcdb84\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-0e4549469d4984fcdb84\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is lens replacement surgery?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-0e4549469d4984fcdb84\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-48e2402b\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fcdb84\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The procedure has been around for years; it is basically cataract surgery.\u00a0 Surgeons just use a newer type of implant that can correct both far and near vision \u2013 an implant that acts like a bifocal.\u00a0 Lens replacement is sometimes a better option than LASIK for patients with high corrections or patients over 40 that do not want to have to use reading glasses.\u00a0 It is a more invasive procedure than LASIK, and significantly more expensive.\u00a0 A patient that undergoes lens replacement will never have to worry about cataracts.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-48e2402b\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6c45aed69d4984fcdb84\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6c45aed69d4984fcdb84\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6c45aed69d4984fcdb84\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Am I a candidate for LASIK or lens replacement (Restor or PanOptix implants)?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6c45aed69d4984fcdb84\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-48e2402b\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fcdb84\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>For LASIK, it depends upon mainly corneal thickness.\u00a0 Some patients have thin corneas, and that could make them poor candidates.\u00a0 Extremely nearsighted, far-sighted, or highly astigmatic candidates may not be candidates (their better option would be lens replacement).\u00a0 Patients with a history of dry eye are poor candidates for LASIK, as the procedure may worsen symptoms.\u00a0 Diabetics are also considered poor candidates due to a more unpredictable corneal response.\u00a0 For lens replacement, corneal thickness is a non-issue, and the procedure can correct higher refractive errors than LASIK.\u00a0 If there is astigmatism, sometimes the surgeon will perform a LASIK procedure just for the astigmatism and the rest will be corrected with the implant \u2013 but there are now toric implants that also correct astigmatism.\u00a0 Patients over 40 who have LASIK will still need glasses to read, unless they have it set up in monovision (one eye distance, one eye near).\u00a0 Patients who have lens replacement should rarely if ever need readers.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-de7053e \" id=\"content-de7053e69d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-de7053e69d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1849\" class=\"elementor elementor-1849\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4890b3bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4890b3bf\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a03f50d\" data-id=\"7a03f50d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f5daeea elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"2f5daeea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fd1ad1\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-2f5daeea\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fd1ad1\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fd1ad1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fd1ad1\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">For what sports do you recommend sports goggles? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fd1ad1\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-2f5daeea\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd1ad1\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Any sport involving a ball small enough to cause damage to the eye (racquetball is a perfect example), or contact sports where there is risk of getting poked in the eye.\u00a0 We can put a patient\u2019s prescription in sports goggles, too.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-2f5daeea\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-411cbb969d4984fd1ad1\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-411cbb969d4984fd1ad1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-411cbb969d4984fd1ad1\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are contact lenses or glasses better for sports?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-411cbb969d4984fd1ad1\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-2f5daeea\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd1ad1\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Probably contact lenses.\u00a0 There is risk of losing a lens if you rub the eye or get poked in the eye, but glasses tend to fog up with sweating, and may fall off or break.\u00a0 The absolute safest thing for sportswear is prescription sports goggles.\u00a0 They are vented to avoid fogging and also offer eye protection.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-ef8413d \" id=\"content-ef8413d69d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-ef8413d69d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1858\" class=\"elementor elementor-1858\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bff4a14 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4bff4a14\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fb5abcc\" data-id=\"4fb5abcc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d39d700 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"d39d700\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are your office hours?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>We are open Monday-Friday 9:00 am \u2013 6:00 pm, and closed for lunch from 1:00 \u2013 2:00 pm.\u00a0 We are open Saturdays 9:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm, and are closed Sundays.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-194f63669d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-194f63669d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-194f63669d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Will I get a copy of both my eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-194f63669d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-8b5b5cf69d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-8b5b5cf69d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-8b5b5cf69d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is your office ADA and HIPAA compliant? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8b5b5cf69d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>\u00a0Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-2610b5669d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-2610b5669d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-2610b5669d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are you taking new patients?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-2610b5669d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>\u00a0Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d0c952069d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d0c952069d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d0c952069d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What age group patients do you see?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d0c952069d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Ages 4 and up.\u00a0 A child younger than 4 should see a pediatric specialist.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b9750f369d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b9750f369d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b9750f369d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">When did you open?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b9750f369d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>July 2003.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-32a03ab69d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-32a03ab69d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-32a03ab69d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do you take Spanish-speaking only patients?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-32a03ab69d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.\u00a0 The doctors can perform most of the exam in limited Spanish, and we have Spanish-speaking staff that can assist them.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-2d3483469d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-2d3483469d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-2d3483469d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can you do an eye exam on a deaf and\/or mute individual?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-2d3483469d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-d39d700\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ea8c3da69d4984fd5b7d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ea8c3da69d4984fd5b7d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ea8c3da69d4984fd5b7d\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can you do an eye examination on a patient confined to a wheelchair?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ea8c3da69d4984fd5b7d\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-d39d700\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fd5b7d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-edd053d \" id=\"content-edd053d69d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-edd053d69d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1864\" class=\"elementor elementor-1864\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4fa64130 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fa64130\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b9335d0\" data-id=\"1b9335d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18219061 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"18219061\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-18219061\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fda077\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fda077\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fda077\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What vision insurance plans do you accept? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fda077\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-18219061\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Vision Service Plan (VSP), EyeMed, Spectera, CompBenefits (Vision Care Plan), Block Vision, Superior Vision\/Davis Vision (Versant), Aetna, Cigna, Safeguard, Blue Cross\/Blue Shield, and several others.\u00a0 If your plan is not listed give us a call at 817.453.4682 and we can tell you if we are providers for your plan.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-18219061\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d2f96f369d4984fda077\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d2f96f369d4984fda077\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d2f96f369d4984fda077\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do you take Medicare or Medicaid? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d2f96f369d4984fda077\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-18219061\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>All of our doctors are Medicare providers.\u00a0 None are Medicaid providers.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-18219061\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-2715b6369d4984fda077\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-2715b6369d4984fda077\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-2715b6369d4984fda077\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Does your staff submit the claims?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-2715b6369d4984fda077\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-18219061\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, unless the patient prefers or is required to pay themselves and self-file for reimbursement.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-18219061\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-16c83fc69d4984fda077\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-16c83fc69d4984fda077\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-16c83fc69d4984fda077\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What if you don\u2019t take my plan?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-16c83fc69d4984fda077\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-18219061\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Some plans have Out-of-Network benefits, and we can help you determine if yours does.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-18219061\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-48c4d8f69d4984fda077\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-48c4d8f69d4984fda077\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-48c4d8f69d4984fda077\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is the vision insurance name always the same as the medical insurance?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-48c4d8f69d4984fda077\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-18219061\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>No, in fact it rarely is.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-18219061\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-2f008ee69d4984fda077\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-2f008ee69d4984fda077\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-2f008ee69d4984fda077\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How can I find out what benefits my plan provides?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-2f008ee69d4984fda077\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-18219061\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>You can call the phone number on your card, or provide us with the name of the carrier and your ID number and we can do it for you.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-18219061\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d8b685769d4984fda077\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d8b685769d4984fda077\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d8b685769d4984fda077\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can you file my eye exam on my medical insurance?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d8b685769d4984fda077\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-18219061\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fda077\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Usually No, with a few exceptions.\u00a0 There are a few medical plans that cover a routine vision exam, but usually only medical issues like glaucoma diagnosis and management, eye infections, foreign body removal, and the like may be filed on medical.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-7990894 \" id=\"content-799089469d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-799089469d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1879\" class=\"elementor elementor-1879\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2965e67c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2965e67c\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12353dc4\" data-id=\"12353dc4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e8eaec elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"25e8eaec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is a floater?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fde383\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A floater is a piece of pigment suspended in the gel of the eye, observable in your field of vision, which you cannot look directly at (it \u201cruns away\u201d when you try to).\u00a0 Floaters can be anything from dot-shaped shadows to squiggly lines.\u00a0 It is normal for you to get a few more as you age; it is not normal for a sudden increase in their number.\u00a0 A sudden increase could indicate a retinal tear or detachment, and you should seek care immediately.\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-54a580e69d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-54a580e69d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-54a580e69d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I do if I am seeing light flashes?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-54a580e69d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>This could mean a myriad of things, from a benign ocular migraine to a retinal tear or detachment.\u00a0 The latter are considered ocular emergencies.\u00a0 This symptom accompanied by a sudden increase in floaters and\/or a distorted section of vision in one eye likely indicates a retinal detachment.\u00a0 Drop everything you are doing and get to your eye doctor; fast intervention may mean no permanent vision loss!<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-623b7c469d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-623b7c469d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-623b7c469d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What does it mean if one section of my vision in one eye is wavy or distorted?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-623b7c469d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Seek the care of an eye doctor immediately.\u00a0 This symptom, usually accompanied with light flashes and\/or a sudden increase in floaters, may indicate a retinal detachment.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-24b22b569d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-24b22b569d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-24b22b569d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What could cause a sudden increase in light sensitivity?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-24b22b569d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>This can be caused by corneal irritation and\/or swelling from toxic exposure or contact lens wear complications.\u00a0 This symptom is also usually the primary one in patients suffering from uveitis, which is an inflammation of the internal eye.\u00a0 In both cases the eye is usually at least a little red.\u00a0 In the presence of a quiet, white, and happy eye, the symptom is often associated with a migraine syndrome.\u00a0 Contact your eye doctor.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-337a5ae69d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-337a5ae69d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-337a5ae69d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I do if one or both eyes is red and\/or painful?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-337a5ae69d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>If you wear contact lenses, take them out.\u00a0 Seek the care of an eye doctor, as infection or inflammation are likely culprits.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-5bcd76969d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-5bcd76969d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-5bcd76969d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I do if I get a chemical in my eye(s)?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-5bcd76969d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Flush copiously with water or saline if available, as fast as you can get to it.\u00a0 It is important to dilute the chemical quickly to decrease the risk of permanent damage.\u00a0 After 5-10 minutes of flushing, get to an eye doctor.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-f0691b369d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-f0691b369d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-f0691b369d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Could headaches occur from a vision problem?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-f0691b369d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Absolutely \u2013 in fact headaches are usually the primary symptom that uncorrected farsighted patients (hyperopes) suffer from.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-2c1b05069d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-2c1b05069d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-2c1b05069d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I do if an eye is punctured by a nail, BB, or other object?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-2c1b05069d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Keep the head tilted back \u2013 never forward as gravity will work to drain the intraocular fluid.\u00a0 Do not put any pressure on the eye.\u00a0 Ideally you would like to gently tape a small cup, like a Dixie cup, over the eye.\u00a0 If the object is protruding from the eye (like a nail), do not attempt to remove it.\u00a0 Go to the nearest emergency room, calling ahead if possible to tell them what has happened and to please alert their on-call ophthalmologist.\u00a0 This is obviously an ocular emergency.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-369c2dd69d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-369c2dd69d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-369c2dd69d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What should I do if I experience sudden-onset double vision?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-369c2dd69d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Seek care immediately.\u00a0 If you are diabetic or hypertensive, the likely problem is a (usually temporary) nerve palsy affecting the extraocular muscles, and temporary prism correction in glasses or patching one eye will relieve the symptom.\u00a0 Keep in mind, however, that serious neurological problems can cause this also.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d78665969d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d78665969d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d78665969d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the symptoms of a retinal detachment?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d78665969d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Flashes of light in one eye accompanied usually by a sudden increase in floaters and a slowly enlarging distorted or dark area of the field of vision.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-10-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-cc8a14569d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-cc8a14569d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-cc8a14569d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the symptoms of cataract?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-cc8a14569d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-10-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Usually simple blur.\u00a0 Some patients describe the vision as \u201clike looking through a film,\u201d and that colors appear duller and washed-out.\u00a0 Halos and starbursts around lights at night are another symptom.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-11-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b2268f569d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b2268f569d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b2268f569d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the symptoms of glaucoma? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-b2268f569d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-11-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Open angle glaucoma, the most common type, is painless. The patient is usually symptom-free until the disease is advanced, when they notice portions of their visual field missing.\u00a0 \u00a0Angle closure glaucoma, which is much rarer, can cause sudden severe pain to the point of nausea and vomiting, with a very red angry eye.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-12-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-fa6c9ba69d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-fa6c9ba69d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-fa6c9ba69d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the symptoms of macular degeneration? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-fa6c9ba69d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-12-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Symptoms range from simple blur to a central blind spot.\u00a0 Patients who have the wet form will note they can try to look at a person\u2019s face but the head will be missing, although they can see their shoulders and the rest of the body, as well as the environment around them.\u00a0 Also, when looking at a grid pattern they may note that lines are wavy or distorted centrally, or even missing completely.\u00a0 There is no pain involved.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-13-25e8eaec\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-63f07a369d4984fde383\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-63f07a369d4984fde383\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-63f07a369d4984fde383\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">I am diabetic and my distance vision has changed drastically.  What should I do?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-63f07a369d4984fde383\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-13-25e8eaec\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fde383\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Check your blood sugar.\u00a0 This is nature\u2019s way of letting you know it is elevated.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-6684fb4 \" id=\"content-6684fb469d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-6684fb469d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1891\" class=\"elementor elementor-1891\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4168fb19 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4168fb19\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ed1a861\" data-id=\"5ed1a861\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17206427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"17206427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-17206427\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fe2877\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fe2877\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fe2877\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What all is tested during an eye exam?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fe2877\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-17206427\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>We will test how well you see with and without correction, as well as obtain the optimum prescription for both distance and near vision.\u00a0 We will make sure both eyes work well together, and that all the muscles controlling the eyes work properly.\u00a0 The eyes\u2019 pressure will be checked, pupil reactions assessed, and the doctor will take a very careful look both internally and externally to make sure both eyes are healthy.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-17206427\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-7bf4c8969d4984fe2877\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-7bf4c8969d4984fe2877\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-7bf4c8969d4984fe2877\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Will my eyes be dilated?  <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-7bf4c8969d4984fe2877\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-17206427\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>They might be.\u00a0 The doctor will discuss this with you if it is needed or recommended.\u00a0 As long as the doctor does not feel it is urgent to dilate them the day of the exam, it can be rescheduled for a different day.\u00a0 We almost never have to dilate just to get the glasses prescription.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-17206427\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-82e499a69d4984fe2877\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-82e499a69d4984fe2877\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-82e499a69d4984fe2877\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long does pupil dilation last? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-82e499a69d4984fe2877\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-17206427\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Four to six hours.\u00a0 Darker eyes tend to stay dilated longer than light eyes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-17206427\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-775a71169d4984fe2877\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-775a71169d4984fe2877\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-775a71169d4984fe2877\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What symptoms will I experience if my eyes are dilated?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-775a71169d4984fe2877\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-17206427\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Light sensitivity and near blur for 4-6 hours.\u00a0 We give every patient we dilate a free pair of super-stylish paper sunglasses.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-17206427\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-1b74abd69d4984fe2877\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-1b74abd69d4984fe2877\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-1b74abd69d4984fe2877\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I drive after my eyes are dilated? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-1b74abd69d4984fe2877\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-17206427\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, for most people asking this question.\u00a0 You will just want some sunglasses on (and we will give you some paper ones).\u00a0 There are a few patients who have tried it before and it just makes them too nervous.\u00a0 If you are in that latter category, or have never had it done, you may want to bring along another licensed driver.\u00a0 In non-emergency situations, we can always schedule the dilation on a different day than the exam.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-17206427\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-390c28a69d4984fe2877\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-390c28a69d4984fe2877\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-390c28a69d4984fe2877\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I accompany my child or spouse during their exam?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-390c28a69d4984fe2877\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-17206427\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Of course.\u00a0 If they are eighteen or older, privacy laws require us to make sure it\u2019s OK with the patient.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-17206427\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-3682c7869d4984fe2877\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-3682c7869d4984fe2877\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-3682c7869d4984fe2877\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I have an exam when I am pregnant?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-3682c7869d4984fe2877\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-17206427\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe2877\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes.\u00a0 The prescription may fluctuate some during the pregnancy, but it usually stabilizes after the birth of the baby.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-2dc5e7c \" id=\"content-2dc5e7c69d4984fa947b\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-2dc5e7c69d4984fa947b-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            \t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1900\" class=\"elementor elementor-1900\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45b1cc31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45b1cc31\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"xs_accor_info_box\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b08821b\" data-id=\"b08821b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a315aa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"1a315aa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accordion-4\" id=\"accordion-69d4984fe6b98\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-1a315aa8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bc2283069d4984fe6b98\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bc2283069d4984fe6b98\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fe6b98\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Why do you have to do the puff of air test?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bc2283069d4984fe6b98\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-1a315aa8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe6b98\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Everyone\u2019s favorite machine at the eye doctor\u2019s is called an NCT (Non-Contact Tonometer).\u00a0 It measures the pressure in the eye, and is a glaucoma screening test.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-1a315aa8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-fe3cd2569d4984fe6b98\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-fe3cd2569d4984fe6b98\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-fe3cd2569d4984fe6b98\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What does the machine do when I look at the farmhouse?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-fe3cd2569d4984fe6b98\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-1a315aa8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe6b98\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>That is an AutoRefractor.\u00a0 It estimates your prescription so that the doctor has a place to start from.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-1a315aa8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-145961a69d4984fe6b98\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-145961a69d4984fe6b98\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-145961a69d4984fe6b98\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Should I have a picture of my retina taken?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-145961a69d4984fe6b98\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-1a315aa8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe6b98\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, even if your eyes are healthy, so that we can have a baseline we can always come back and compare to if we see changes.\u00a0 We perform an Optomap on every patient, at no additional charge.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-1a315aa8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-e8f9d8069d4984fe6b98\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" 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is a visual fields test for?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-e8f9d8069d4984fe6b98\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-1a315aa8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe6b98\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The visual field test maps out for us your entire field of vision, from the center all the way out to the periphery.\u00a0 It is a diagnostic tool for many diseases, including glaucoma, optic nerve problems, retinal disease, and even neurological issues between the back of the eye and the vision center in the brain.\u00a0 Your eye doctor has been trained to look at a problematic field\u2019s appearance and extrapolate where the problem lies.\u00a0 The test itself involves testing each eye separately.\u00a0 The patient pushes a button when they see lights of varying brightness appear.\u00a0 It\u2019s basically a boring video game, but with a purpose.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-1a315aa8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-1dea67c69d4984fe6b98\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-1dea67c69d4984fe6b98\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-1dea67c69d4984fe6b98\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" 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      <p>We use corneal topography to obtain a color-coded mosaic of the entire corneal surface.\u00a0 It is an easy, non-invasive test that helps us determine the \u201cpeaks and valleys\u201d in the corneal surface and is quite useful in diagnosing corneal issues like keratoconus and pellucid marginal degeneration.\u00a0 In addition, we use that information for more complicated contact lens fits like some rigid gas permeables and sclerals.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-1a315aa8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6e7025369d4984fe6b98\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6e7025369d4984fe6b98\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6e7025369d4984fe6b98\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-left fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-left icon icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is an Optos machine, or Optomap?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6e7025369d4984fe6b98\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-1a315aa8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe6b98\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>This device can capture a 200-degree image of the retina in less than a second per eye and allows us to be much more thorough on our evaluation of inner-eye health.\u00a0 As an interesting sidenote, the technology was invented by a gentleman whose son had a retinal detachment that went undiagnosed through several different visits to different doctors.<\/p><p>The technology is vital to photo-monitor any abnormalities in the eye \u2013 like freckles, atypical-looking vasculature, or deviations from normal in the appearance of the optic nerve or macula.\u00a0 This allows the practitioner to detect subtle changes at the earliest possible stage.\u00a0 Although this tool does not replace dilation in patients requiring that (for example, diabetics), it does allow a vastly improved view of the retina than we doctors can see without dilation.<\/p><p>Most doctor\u2019s offices require an additional fee for this testing, if they even have the technology\u00a0 \u2013 we do not.\u00a0 It is a routine part of every eye examination at Mansfield Vision Center.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-1a315aa8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d51537469d4984fe6b98\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d51537469d4984fe6b98\" aria-expanded=\"false\" 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                                 <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d51537469d4984fe6b98\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-1a315aa8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69d4984fe6b98\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>OCT stands for \u201cOptical Coherence Tomography,\u201d and is a non-invasive imaging test that measures the amount of dim red light that reflects from the inner surface of the eye (or retina).\u00a0 The device gives the doctor a cross-sectional view in microscopic detail of the individual retinal layers, as well as the optic nerve and macula.\u00a0 It is quite useful to us in several ways:<\/p><ol><li>It can help us determine if a retinal lesion is flat or elevated, and in what layer it originates<\/li><li>It is extremely accurate in determining retinal nerve fiber layer (NFL) thickness and can compare a patient\u2019s results to both age- and sex-matched norms. Generally, you will see thinning of the NFL in glaucoma.\u00a0 The OCT can analyze a 52-year old Hispanic male, for example, and compare his NFL thickness to what we expect for any healthy 52-year old man of that ethnicity and give the doctor a color-coded analysis<\/li><li>It assists the doctor with any subtle changes to the optic nerve anatomy<\/li><li>It can show subtle changes to the macula that are not always apparent with the doctor\u2019s naked eye. Examples would include vitreo-macular traction, where the vitreous gel is causing tension on the macular surface \u2013 which could result in a macular hole; it will show new blood vessels growing from beneath the macula and\/or disruptions in the outer retinal layer, which could indicate macular degeneration; and it detects macular swelling from fluid accumulating \u2013 often including its source<\/li><\/ol><p>The OCT is mainly used in glaucoma detection and progression analysis, as well as macular disease (primarily macular degeneration).\u00a0 Its greatest characteristic is the newer technology can allow detection of disease at a much earlier stage.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CONTACT LENSES GLASSES ABOUT OPTOMETRY REFRACTIVE ERRORS EYE DISEASE LAZY EYE\/AMBLYOPIA KIDS PREVENTATIVE REFRACTIVE SURGERY SPORTS OUR OFFICE VISION INSURANCE SYMPTOMS THE EYE EXAM ADDITIONAL TESTS WE PERFORM I have been told I have a large astigmatism; is it possible I can wear contact lenses? 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