Evans, Taylor, and Finney Eye Care, a private optometry practice with locations in Lafayette, West Lafayette, Attica, Crown Point, and Rensselaer, announced today that it has changed its name. The new name simply reflects a surname change in one of the practice’s leading optometrists. Though the business’s name has changed, the practice emphasizes that its knowledgeable and experienced doctors and staff remain the same and will continue to provide the same level of customer service and medical practice to their patients and community. Since opening in 2005 as Evans, Piggott, and Finney Eye Ca ..read more

Our eyes can tell us so much about our health. That’s why getting a good look inside them can be so essential to our overall well-being. Eye dilation is a common procedure that can help your doctor better examine your eyes’ health and structure. Here are a few reasons you might benefit from this more in-depth eye examination and what to expect when your eyes are dilated.   Why should you get your eyes dilated?   The pupil serves as the window to the rest of your eye, and because it gets smaller when exposed to light, it can be hard to see much through the pupil. With just a few drop ..read more

As your parents get older, it’s completely normal to see gradual changes in their eyesight. Over time, they may become more sensitive to some things and less attentive to others. While a change in eyesight is expected with age, it’s important to be sure that those changes aren’t due to something more serious. Adults over the age of 65 have a much higher risk of developing various eye diseases. That’s why it’s crucial to pay attention to your parents’ changing eyesight and schedule regular eye doctor visits for them throughout the year. It’s understandable that you want to help your loved ones ..read more

Whether or not you have prescription glasses or contacts, it’s essential to have an annual eye exam because eye exams do more than check and update your prescription. They’re also designed to check your overall eye health. Many eye conditions don’t have a sudden onset; they gradually become worse over time. By having an eye exam at least once a year, you’re taking steps to ensure that your eyes are as healthy as possible. Here are six signs you might need an eye exam.   1. Do you squint or find it difficult to focus? Do you find yourself squinting when looking at your phone? Is smal ..read more

If you’ve ever gotten a comprehensive eye exam, you may be familiar with the eye air puff test. Why do doctors do this? What are they testing for? It seems like an odd concept, but eye doctors have strong reasons behind what they do to ensure your eye health is and stays in tip-top shape. Here’s how and why eye doctors often perform the eye air puff test (technically known as NCT, non-contact tonometry).   How does the eye air puff test work? The eye air puff test is truly what it sounds like: a machine called a tonometer will blow a light puff of air into your eye, while you look into a ..read more

Are you finding it harder and harder to read small text, or do you notice yourself holding your phone at a distance to help focus on the screen? It is typical for eyesight to start declining as we age. Patients who are around 40 years old often start to notice this decrease in vision through headaches, poor nearsighted vision, double vision, and more. Thankfully, you don’t have to live with these symptoms. Check out our most recent ETF patient testimonial to find out how making an appointment with your eye doctor can help you stay on top of vision decline. Ann struggled with declining vision p ..read more

Did you know that 1 in 10 children has vision problems significant enough to affect their learning? The traditional “20/20” vision screening, often administered to children at schools and pediatrician offices, fails to diagnose more than 50% of these serious vision problems. Since 80% of learning happens through sight, a vision-related learning problem can greatly hinder your child’s ability to succeed at school.     1. Vision issues make it hard to focus on school work. Imagine you are back in elementary school. Your teacher asks you to read an assignment on the board and answer qu ..read more

As a parent, you want your kids to be healthy so they can grow and thrive. That’s why you likely schedule regular appointments with your pediatrician. However, most parents don’t realize that annual eye exams for children should also be part of the yearly medical routine. So, when should you take your child to the eye doctor for the first time and why are annual eye exams important for your kids’ health?   Annual eye exams should start when children become preschool age. 80% of learning happens through vision. Because of this, most eye doctors agree that annual eye exams for children sho ..read more

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If you have diabetes, you likely already know that you have an increased risk for several long-term medical conditions, such as heart disease, strokes, and nerve damage. But, did you know that you are also at risk for diabetic eye disease, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States? What is diabetic eye disease? Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect those with diabetes. These conditions include:   Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic macular edema Cataracts Glaucoma How can you prevent diabetic eye disease? Even if you have already been diagnose ..read more