Presbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is often joked about as too many birthdays! Since it starts to effect most people at varying ages after the age of 40, it certainly creates complications! People who previously had 20/20 vision now find themselves grabbing a pair of reading glasses to combat presbyopia, but people who require a prescription to see distance […]
Preparing For Your Child’s First Eye Exam
From the moment your baby is born, they are constantly growing and developing—and so is their vision! Schedule Your Child’s First Visit Early! The American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association recommends babies receive their first comprehensive visual assessment at six months of age. Having your child’s eyes examined so early will ensure their visual […]
Prepare Your Eyes For Allergy Season
Spring is on the horizon and we couldn’t be more excited! Chirping birds, blooming flowers, and warmer weather are just a few of the things we look forward to when spring comes around. We have to admit though, there is one thing about the season that’s not particularly appealing, and that’s allergies. What Your Eyes […]
Our Top Tips For Winter Eye Safety
Because it’s so much colder outside in winter, our instinct might be to assume that we’re safe from damage from the sun. Unfortunately, this is not the case. We are just as vulnerable to harmful UV rays in winter as we are in summer. Our skin might be mostly bundled up from the cold, keeping […]
Our Top Lens Care Tips
Glasses and contact lenses are small things that make a huge difference. If you wear glasses or contacts, you probably remember what it was like the first time you put them on and could suddenly see individual blades of grass and leaves on trees. The ability to see clearly is critical for so many of […]
Optical Illusions: More Than Meets The Eye
As you stare at an optical illusion you may wonder… are your eyes playing tricks on you? To fully understand how optical illusions work, it’s important to grasp that the visual system is made up of more than just our eyes. In fact, optical illusions don’t necessarily trick our eyes—they trick our brains. The Visual System […]
Online Vision Tests Can’t Match Your Eye Doctor
You can do just about anything online nowadays. Whether you’re buying new clothes or earning a degree, if you have an internet connection, you can accomplish it online! But what about your regular eye exams? Is an online test sufficient enough for that? Put simply, the answer is no! Online Eye Exams Aren’t All What […]
October is Home Eye Safety Month
More than 90% of eye injuries are preventable! According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, most eye injuries can be prevented with the use of proper safety eyewear. 60% of eye injuries happen in or around the home Since we spend most of our time at home, that is where most eye injuries are […]
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness month
Diabetes affects an estimated 30 million Americans. That number is expected to rise in the coming years. Of those 30 million diabetics, about 10 million of them have no idea they have diabetes! Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes negatively affects your vision. It accounts for as many as 24,000 cases of blindness every year. This […]
New to Glasses? Here’s Why They Rock.
Starting to wear glasses can be a big change for kids. They may often be tempted to leave their glasses at home instead of wearing them to school, even if that comes at the expense of hours of squinting and fuzzy scenery. We’re here to help parents appreciate the advantages that come with wearing their […]