Glaucoma
Glaucoma attacks the vision of three to four million Americans- about half of those affected are completely unaware that their eyesight is under threat. Here at Andrew Stone Optometry in Columbia, MO, we understand that one of the many ways we can help our patients is to provide them with the information they need to […]
How to Properly Remove Your Contact Lenses Without Irritation
Taking out your contact lenses might seem like a simple task, but doing it incorrectly can cause eye irritation, redness, or even infections. If your eyes feel dry or sensitive, removing lenses carefully is especially important. Before visiting Andrew Stone Optometry in Columbia, MO, here are some steps to properly remove your lenses and protect […]
Summer Eye Protection: How You Can Protect Your Eyes
You expose your eyes to a lot of potentially harmful elements throughout the year, especially during the summer months. Chlorine from swimming pools and damaging rays from the sun are just a couple of elements to be worried about. Fortunately, by being careful and proactive, you and protect your eyes this summer and still have […]
Treatment and Prevention of Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is an eye condition you want to avoid at all costs. Undiagnosed and left untreated, retinal detachment causes permanent vision loss. Fortunately, we can treat this eye issue, while offering you preventative measures to help avoid retinal tears and detachment. Learn how we can assist you at our full-service vision care center, Andrew […]
Computer Vision- What Our Columbia Optometry Center Wants You To Know
Have you noticed that your eyes don’t feel quite right after a long day of staring at spreadsheets at work? Perhaps you spend a lot of time on your phone, and you’ve noticed headaches or migraines. Screens are unavoidable in this day and age, and eye care professionals have begun to recognize the toll that […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vision problems are normal as we get older as other factors can interfere with how well we see. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease affecting nearly 24% of men and women ages 65 to 74 in the United States and common among the elderly. In fact, each year more than 20,000 new cases of age-related […]
Benefits of Annual Eye Exams
The health of your eyes is important to your overall health and well-being. It’s also vital for you to drive, read and watch your child’s school play. If you don’t want to miss out on life, you need a prescription customized to your vision deficits. And an optometrist in Columbia MO like our Dr. Andrew […]
Ortho-K FAQs
When you have concerns about the health of your eyes, you may consider different treatment options. For individuals with childhood myopia or refractive errors in the eyes, the treatment may offer a solution to help with your vision. What is Ortho-K? Ortho-K, or orthokeratology, is a treatment using overnight contact lenses. You wear the lenses […]
5 Tips for Comfortable All-Day Wear of Contact Lenses
At Andrew Stone Optometry in Columbia, MO, we understand how important it is for your contact lenses to feel comfortable throughout the day. Whether you’re at work, out with friends, or simply going about your daily routine, wearing your lenses should never be a hassle. Here are five simple tips to help you maintain comfort […]
Signs You Might Have Cataracts
If you’re gradually realizing that you’re having difficulty seeing and you’re attributing it solely to aging, it’s time to reconsider. You might actually be experiencing the initial symptoms of cataracts. Many of the symptoms and vision-related conditions are closely linked to the gradual loss of clarity caused by clouding in the eye lens. This is […]