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Ask An Eye Doctor allows AlwaysCare members to ask eye doctors and eye care professionals vision questions. We have also supplied a list of frequently asked question and answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Question
What is Glaucoma?
 Answer
Glaucoma is a disease in which the fluid pressure in the eyeball increases (high IOP or intraocular pressure) and damages the optic nerve. This damage can cause severe vision loss and even blindness, if untreated. Glaucoma can generally be effectively controlled with prescription eye drops or other medicines which reduce the pressure in the eye. In some cases, laser surgery may be needed.
What is nearsightedness?
What is farsightedness?
What is the purpose of dilation?
What is astigmatism?
How soon should I take my child for his/her first eye examination?
What is Glaucoma?
Who is at the most risk for glaucoma?
What are the signs and symptoms of glaucoma?
What are cataracts?
Are cataracts found only in older people?
What are spots and floaters?
What is "Dry eye"?
What affect does diabetes have on the eye?
What exactly is macular degeneration?
What, if any, treatment is available for lazy eye?

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“Ask An Eye Doctor” is offered in conjunction with the physicians of Crown Optical of St. Louis, Missouri, and Eye Medical Center and EYEMAX Family Optical of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, participating providers in the AlwaysVision program.

Disclaimer: The Ask An Eye Doctor service is not intended to substitute for a physician's consultation and is provided with the understanding that the staff of AlwaysCare Benefits and/or any affiliated parties are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. Consult your own physician to determine the applicability of this material to your own symptoms or medical condition.

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