Justus Vision Center

What is your face shape for glasses or sunglasses?

Oval, long, Round, Heart, Square, Diamond – Which shape are you? The Eyewear Gallery in Memphis, Tennessee custom fits Prescription Designer Eyewear and Prescription Designer Sunglasses accor…

Find the Hidden Glasses

The hunt is on… for glasses! Can you find them all?

How inflammation may play a role in retinal disease

Whenever I deem a case of viral conjunctivitis to be significant enough to warrant the prescription of a topical steroid, I have a very brief discussion with the patient beforehand.

The most important exam a child must pass

Did you know that vision is directly involved in attention to tasks, interpretation of words, sensory input regulation, social-emotional learning, developmental progress and delays, handwriting and other fine motor skills

11 Triggers of Dry Eye, and What to Do About Them

Are your chronic eye symptoms due to dry eye syndrome? Here are some risk factors for dry eye, and what to do about them.

What to Expect after Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a safe & effective way of restoring ones vision. There are many experienced surgeons at FLEI that are available for cataract evaluations

Sudden Blurry Vision and 4 Other Signs You Need to See an Optometrist Now

One of these symptoms many of us would seek help for is sudden blurry vision. This can be a signal for a larger medical issue, such as a severe head injury or brain tumor.

Prediabetes And Your Vision: Know The Facts

More than 29 million people in the United States are living with diabetes. 86 million Americans—more than one out of three—have prediabetes, and vision problems are one of the foremost complications accompanying this disease.

How Vitamin A And Beta-carotene Benefit Our Vision

With so many vitamins available to us, it’s hard to know which ones you really need to keep an eye out for!

Why Rubbing Your Eyes Can Harm Your Vision

Do you ever find yourself rubbing your eyes as you wake up in the morning? How about after a long day working at your computer?

Women And Vision Loss: What You Need To Know

Everyone sees the world’s beauty from a different perspective. Unfortunately, women stand a far greater risk of developing eye conditions which may prevent them from seeing this beauty at all.

Questions for the optometrist

To prepare for your next eye exam, we’ve listed five questions to ask your optometrist that will give you a much clearer picture.

What is an optometrist?

Previously known as ophthalmic opticians, optometrists are primary health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health.

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, or Optician: What’s the Difference?

Many use the terms “optician,” “optometrist” and “ophthalmologist” interchangeably, but each has specific educational requirements and skill sets.

Meaningful Use Criteria for Optometrists

To meet the meaningful use criteria for optometrists, you must complete the clinical quality measures. This tip sheet will help you!.

What Is an Optometrist?

An optometrist is a non-medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye and visual system.

When to go to an ophthalmologist vs. an optometrist

What’s the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist? Both types of eye care providers have different training and areas of expertise, so understanding what each does will help you decide whether you should consult an ophthalmologist or optometrist. What is an ophthalmologist? An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor licensed to practice medicine. He …

Signing Up to be More Than an Optometrist

“…and when should I start getting my application materials ready? Because I don’t want to do it too early if I haven’t finished some of my classes yet, but I also don’t want to submit too late. Wai…

5 Questions to Ask Your Optometrist