Top 3 Reasons to Get Your Regular Eye Examinations

1. To make sure your visual acuity is in check! You want to make sure that your eyes are functioning at their peak level. If you have nearsightedness, farsightedness or other visual issues, we can help you get relief. Also, if you suffer from common ailments, such as red eyes, itchy eyes, sensitive eyes, and such eye problems, we can help you find relief.

2. To screen, diagnose, and receive treatment for eye diseases, if necessary. There are several eye diseases that we treat at our office. There are quite a few patients who don't realize they have symptoms since some diseases do not always cause major symptoms. During your regular optometry appointments, we can perform routine screenings for such diseases. If it turns out that you or a loved one has an eye disease, we can provide treatment right here at our office.

3. To receive corrective lenses or eyeglasses for developmental problems. This is especially important if you have children. To detect and get treatment for common eye development problems, it's important to get routine eye exams. Just remember that it's best to catch and stop a minor problem BEFORE it turns into a major problem!

If you'd like to schedule your routine eye exams, call Kirman Eye today at 717-566-3216!

Gentle & Compassionate Children's Eye Care in Hummelstown!

We all want what's best for our kids, and that includes great care for their health and well-being. Taking excellent care of their vision should be a high priority, along with routine pediatric doctor visits!

When your child gets his or her routine eye exam, we are able to pinpoint any symptoms, make a diagnosis, and start treatment....before any issue turns into something serious. The routine eye exam is also a great way to get reassurance that your son or daughter is taking proper care of their eye health!

When Should a Child's First Eye Exam Be?

Actually, at Kirman Eye, we recommend kids getting their first eye exam between 6 and 12 months of age. After this visit, we then suggest exams at age 3 and age 5 (or yearly if needed).

Furthermore, Kirman Eye actively participates in the InfantSEE Program, which allows babies from 6 months to 12 months old obtain a free eye exam. Contact us at 717-566-3216 to learn more!

Eye Exams & Eyewear for Kids

It is always best to catch problems before they become something serious. During the exam, if we find an area of concern, we commonly detect and diagnose eye problems using the Optomap Retinal Exam for Kids.

As a result of the eye exam, if your son or daughter needs corrective lenses, prescription lenses, sunglasses, or safety eyewear, we have several kid's eyewear selections in our optical boutique! One of our trained optical boutique team members can help you and your child determine eye care needs and eyewear styles.

To take care of your kid's vision the best way possible, be sure to schedule regular optometry exams. Our friendly, caring doctors are passionate about eye care...call us today!

Year-round Tips for Healthy Eyes!

Wondering how to take care of your eyes on a year-round basis? Have you ever wondered how the change of seasons impact your eyes and your eye health?

Depending on the different seasons (fall, winter, spring, summer), there are certain tips for taking great care of your eyes....no matter if you're an adult or a child!

A Few Specific Tips For Smart, Healthy Eye Care!

• -- Don't forget to schedule a routine eye exam for yourself (and if you have children). Getting a comprehensive exam can help detect eye problems early on.
• -- Wear your sunglasses...even if it's cloudy! Teach your children to start wearing sunglasses from an early age, too.
• -- Work on the computer a lot? Use your mobile device a lot? Practice healthy care to avoid digital eye strain!

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