Eyecare Experts

Have you ever wondered why your eyeglass prescription seems to change every year? Or why the glasses that worked perfectly a few months ago suddenly don't give you clear vision? In this new episode of The Eye Care Experts, Dr. Troy Bell and Dr. Gene Terrezza discuss one of the most common questions they hear from patients: Why does my eyeglass prescription keep changing?

Together, our experts break down the different causes of prescription changes, explain how conditions like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia affect your vision, and discuss why comprehensive eye examinations are so important for protecting your long-term eye health. They also cover macular degeneration, the differences between dry and wet macular degeneration, the role of genetics and family history, and common misconceptions about wearing glasses and vision exercises.

Does 20/20 vision really mean perfect eyesight? In this episode of Eyecare Experts, Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell explain what 20/20 vision measures and why it doesn't tell the whole story about how well we see.

Using nighttime driving as a real-world example, the conversation explores why reduced light, glare and halos can make seeing after dark more challenging, even for someone who performs well on a standard eye chart. Learn how factors such as astigmatism, dry eye, cataracts, prescription changes and age-related changes can affect nighttime vision, plus when new or worsening symptoms should prompt a comprehensive eye exam.

Thinking about wearing contact lenses, or were you told in the past that you weren't a good candidate for contacts? In this episode of Eye Care Experts, Dr. Troy Bell and Dr. Gene Terrezza are joined by Dr. Austin Thomas to discuss advances in contact lens technology and how today’s options can meet a wide range of vision needs.

From daily disposable contacts and multifocal lenses to toric lenses for astigmatism, scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, and specialty contacts, you have more choices than ever. The right lens depends on your prescription, corneal shape, tear film, lifestyle, work environment, visual demands, and overall eye health.

We’re back! Your Eye Care Experts, Dr. Troy Bell and Dr. Gene Terrezza, are back from a summer hiatus with a brand-new show and, for our viewers, a brand-new set! In this episode, they introduce our newest addition to the Terrezza Optical family, Dr. Austin Thomas, and discuss everything parents should know about children’s eye health, pediatric eye exams, myopia (nearsightedness), screen time, contact lenses, and vision screenings.

In this special milestone 50th episode of Eyecare Experts, Dr. Troy Bell and Dr. Gene Terrezza discuss one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in eye care: visual field testing. Together, our hosts explain how this simple, painless test helps detect and monitor glaucoma, neurological conditions, medication side effects, and other eye diseases long before patients notice vision loss. You'll also learn how visual field technology has evolved and why early detection is so important for protecting your sight.

Visual field testing is a critical part of protecting your vision and overall health. Whether you're being monitored for glaucoma or evaluated for a neurological condition, this test provides valuable information that helps preserve sight through early detection.

In this episode, our Eyecare Experts, Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell, discuss the 3 M’s: men's health, migraines and myasthenia gravis. Learn how our doctors help identify serious underlying conditions through comprehensive eye exams, how retinal migraines differ from migraines with aura, and why symptoms like flashing lights, vision loss, droopy eyelids, and double vision should never be ignored. Plus, they go in-depth on Avulux lenses, an innovative option to help patients who struggle with chronic migraines.

Whether you're experiencing headaches, visual disturbances, double vision, or simply want to understand how your eyes can reveal important health information, this episode provides valuable insights from experienced eye care professionals.

In this episode of the Eyecare Experts Podcast, Dr. Gene Terrezza, Dr. Troy Bell, and Dr. Ian Bellard discuss the growing trend of teleoptometry and virtual eye exams versus traditional in-office eye care. Since the pandemic, online eye exams and telehealth services have become increasingly popular, but are they truly safe and effective for your vision and eye health?

The doctors break down the pros and cons of teleoptometry, discuss real patient cases, and explain why comprehensive in-person eye exams remain the gold standard for diagnosing eye diseases, red eyes, contact lens complications, infections, and vision problems.

If you’ve ever considered using an online eye exam service, renewing your glasses or contact lens prescription virtually, or wondered whether telehealth can accurately diagnose eye conditions, this episode is packed with valuable insights from our experienced optometrists.

In this episode of Eyecare Experts, Dr. Troy Bell and Dr. Gene Terrezza welcome back Dr. Ian Bellard to the pod for a discussion on neuro-optometry and genetic eye health. Together, our providers discuss sudden vision changes, double vision, eye pain, and other warning signs that could indicate serious neurological or retinal conditions. They also detail how advanced diagnostic technology helps detect vision-threatening and even life-threatening conditions early.

Whether you’re experiencing blurry vision, eye pain, pupil abnormalities, or unexplained vision loss, this episode explains when to seek urgent eye care and how neuro-optometric evaluations can help uncover underlying health issues to protect your vision at its core.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming eyecare, and in this episode of Eyecare Experts, Dr. Gene Terrezza, Dr. Troy Bell, and guest host Dr. Oscar Corredor dive into what that really means for patients and providers. From what they learned during industry conference workshops to real-world clinical experiences, our providers discuss how AI is already being used in optometry and ophthalmology.

Together, the panel explores AI’s role in improving diagnostic accuracy for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, streamlining administrative tasks, and even predicting diseases earlier than ever before. The conversation also addresses important concerns like data privacy, algorithmic bias, overreliance on technology and the challenges of adopting AI in everyday practice.

In this episode, Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell welcome back Dr. Oscar Corredor for an updated and important conversation on sports eye safety, just in time for Sports Eye Safety Month. Building on insights from Eyecare Experts Episode #2, we revisit this topic with fresh perspectives, new data, and the latest advancements in protective eyewear and vision performance.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or weekend pickleball player, this episode highlights why protecting your vision is essential and how doing so can even improve your performance.