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Choosing between glasses and contact lenses is not always a simple decision. At Drs. Roush and Will Optometrists, we help patients in Kendallville, Albion, and Ligonier, Indiana find vision correction options that fit their lifestyle, comfort, and eye health needs. The right choice often depends on how you use your vision every day, how much maintenance you want, and whether your eyes are a good match for contact lenses.

As parents, we want to give our children every advantage as they grow, learn, and explore the world around them. Clear, comfortable vision is a big part of that. Because some vision problems do not cause obvious symptoms, an eye exam can catch concerns early and help support your child’s development before those issues begin to affect school, reading, or everyday activities.

When most people think of an eye exam, they think of updating their glasses or contact lens prescription. While clear vision is important, a medical eye exam goes far beyond determining whether you need a new pair of frames. At Drs. Roush and Will Optometrists, medical eye exams are designed to look deeper.

Online glasses retailers make it easy to order eyewear with just a few clicks, but convenience often raises an important question: are online glasses the same quality as glasses from your eye doctor? While they may look similar at first glance, there are significant differences that can affect how well you see and how comfortable your glasses feel.

When you come in for a routine eye exam at Drs. Roush and Will Optometrists, one of the standard tests we perform is an eye pressure check, also called tonometry. Many patients wonder why this test is necessary - especially when their vision seems perfectly fine.

Contact lenses have come a long way, offering more options than ever for patients with a wide range of vision needs. While traditional contact lenses work well for many people, scleral lenses provide a specialized solution for patients who need enhanced comfort, clarity, or eye health support. Understanding the differences between scleral lenses and regular contact lenses can help you determine which option may be right for you.

If you struggle with dry, irritated, or sensitive eyes, you know how challenging it can be to find long-lasting comfort with traditional contact lenses. For many patients, scleral lenses offer a life-changing solution.

Your eyes play a vital role in your overall health and daily life. Yet many people skip their yearly eye exam, assuming that if they can still see clearly, everything must be fine.

Diabetes can have lasting effects on your eyes and vision. For people living with diabetes, regular eye exams are one of the most important steps in protecting eyesight and preventing vision loss.

As the new school year approaches, many parents are busy preparing backpacks, shopping for supplies, and updating wardrobes. But there’s one critical back-to-school checklist item that often gets overlooked: your child’s eye health. Making an eye exam part of your back-to-school routine is one of the best ways to set your child up for a successful year ahead.