Prudhomme Vision

01/20/2023

“But doc, my eyes CAN’T be dry, they’re always watering!”

When people wonder if they have dry eyes, they typically are thinking of the “gritty” or “sandy” feeling you may have heard about. While this is true, some other symptoms include:

- Tearing
- Redness
- Burning
- Foreign Body Sensation (when it feels like you have an eyelash in your eye)
- Itching
- Blurry Vision
- Fluctuating Vision
- Discharge (doesn’t always mean an infection!)
- Sensitivity to light

Now – if you were feeling any one of these symptoms, you may be inclined to grab the closest eye drop you can find. For many homes this usually includes one of a few options:

- Visine
- Clear Eyes
- Contact Lens Solution
- That one antibiotic from an eye infection 5 years ago that might come in handy one day
- Grandma’s glaucoma drops

We’ve heard it all, and we understand! We want you to use eye drops safely and know what you’re putting in your eyes.

Here are a few recommendations for picking out the right drops for dry eyes:

- When you go to the pharmacy, look for “artificial tears” or “lubricating drops” that are, preferably, preservative-free. Some eyes are sensitive to preservatives included in many eye drops. If your eyes itch or burn, try putting these drops in the fridge for added relief! Some brands we like: Systane, Refresh, Blink, TheraTears, Retaine, and iVIZIA
- Avoid “red eye drops” like Visine and Clear Eyes. These drops can actually be addictive for your eyes and make symptoms worse when you stop using them. They are marketed extremely well, are very inexpensive, and will make your eyes appear whiter - BUT in doing so prevents oxygen and nutrients to your cornea by constricting the blood supply.
- If you wear contact lenses, rewetting drops are your best friend! Keep them with you to provide some relief and prevent your contacts from drying out towards the end of the day. Remember to use a product safe for use with contact lenses.

Call our office today with any questions!

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays, with warmest wishes from our Prudhomme Vision Optome-Tree offices!

We have some adjusted hours through the rest of the year we’d like to update you with:

Saturday 12/24 10AM-2PM
Sunday 12/25 CLOSED (Merry Christmas!)
Monday 12/26 10AM-2PM
Saturday 12/31 10AM-2PM
Sunday 01/01 Resume Normal Business Hours

We wish you all a safe holiday season, and we look forward to another year together! ❄️

12/15/2022

Another day of what you see vs what we see!

Have you wanted to schedule your annual exam, but can’t find the time for a dilation? We have technology for that!

In both of our offices, we offer retinal imaging with this machine here called an Optos. It takes photos of the backs of your eyes to allow the doctor to evaluate your retinal health. It is important to be dilated or take Optos photos every year to monitor for potentially blinding conditions that occur in the retinal periphery, such as retinal detachments.

While we always recommend dilation, we understand the drops may make your time with us a little bit longer, and may impact the rest of your day (especially this time of year, we know you’re in a hurry!). Optos photos are a wonderful option for a quick exam without any of the side effects. Our technicians will take the photos while you are pretesting, and your doctor will review them with you during your exam.

Call our office or stop in to use your insurance benefits before the end of the year!

Manchester: 860-644-3364
Farmington: 860-561-5687

11/29/2022

What you see vs. what we see!

When you first come to our office for your exam, our technicians perform pretests that give the doctor baseline information for your visit. An autorefractor, that you see here, takes measurements of your eyes that produce a tentative glasses prescription. Your doctor will then take those measurements, in addition to your medical history and previous prescriptions, and refine them into your final glasses prescription (with your help, of course)!

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11/12/2022

Happy Saturday!

As the end of the year approaches, we want to make sure you can use your insurance benefits before they reset or expire. The holiday season is our busiest time of year & appointments book up quickly - If you’ve been meaning to schedule your eye exam or order more contact lenses, here’s a small reminder to give us a call!

We are open 7 days a week (yes, including Sundays!) and closed only for Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Hours vary depending on the date and location.

Manchester: (860) 644-3364
Farmington: (860) 561-5687

11/10/2022

Over the last several decades, studies have shown a higher incidence worldwide of nearsightedness in younger patients than ever seen before. With vast developments in technology, children are spending far longer on screens and far less outdoors, which changes the demand on their eyes! So, let’s talk more about myopia.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is the inability to see far objects clearly. This is caused by the eye growing in length, which can increase the risk of sight threatening conditions such as myopic macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachments.

Myopia control describes techniques used to slow the progression of myopia in children. Current research recommends initiating treatment in children ages 6 to 12 that show early development of myopia, but myopia control can begin at any age! As a newer focus in optometry, not all optometrists are qualified to provide all methods of myopia control.

This has been a big topic of conversation in our offices as we are seeing it more in younger patients than ever. Our optometrists are committed to providing the most advanced and researched treatments for myopia. We offer a variety of treatment modalities including prescription eye drops, soft contact medical devices, and rigid gas-permeable contact medical devices.

Stay tuned for upcoming posts about the programs we offer at Prudhomme Vision, or stop in for one of our myopia control brochures for more information!

As always, please call our offices with any questions or to schedule your annual eye exam before the end of the year!

Manchester (860) 644-3364
Farmington (860) 561-5687

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As an additional note, we want to make sure you can use your insurance benefits before they expire! That being said, the holidays tend to be our busiest season of the year. We highly recommend you call to schedule your visit as early as possible to ensure an available appointment.

11/04/2022

Let’s talk about cataracts!

Did you know that everyone will eventually develop cataracts with age? They are a normal part of the aging process, like “gray hairs” of the eyes.

Everyone’s cataracts are different - meaning that they may develop and progress at different rates.

The most common symptoms patients may experience as their cataracts progress are:
-blurry vision
-yellow/brown haze to vision
-glare (especially while driving at night)

Cataract surgery is one of the most performed, safest, and efficient procedures in the United States because everyone will eventually develop them! In the state of Connecticut, cataract extraction is considered medically necessary once the best corrected vision is reduced to 20/40.

Whenever you notice any changes in your vision, it is highly recommended to come in for your annual eye exam, where we can monitor for cataracts and progression. We are more than happy to offer recommendations and referrals once that time comes!

Stop in or call our office to schedule a visit with one of our providers in Manchester (860) 644-3364 or Farmington (860) 561-5687.

10/13/2022

We have big news to share!
Prudhomme Vision is now accessible in both Manchester and our new location in Farmington, CT.
We are very excited to expand, and we look forward to meeting new patients and seeing familiar faces in our office.
We invite you to come check out our new space - call or stop in today to schedule your annual eye exam!
Manchester: 860-644-3364
Farmington: 860-561-5687

08/07/2020

Happy Friday!!! Prudhomme Vision has reopened again finally after 2 days of being closed due to the recent power outage. We are open for full exam appointments as well as walk ins!! Be sure to schedule your appointments online at www.prudhommevision.com or by calling our office at 860-644-3364! We can't wait to see you!!🙂

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05/28/2020

Healthy eating tips for eye health!

Certain foods can help or hinder your ability to see. Discover the diet that helps you keep this eye disease in check.

05/27/2020

Just a reminder to stay hydrated!!

Dehydrated? How Not Drinking Enough Water Impacts Your Eyes By Essilor News Share: Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough fluid. As a critical element of the body, water is needed for various organs to function. When the body is not adequately hydrated, organs, including the eyes, suf...