Jul 7, 2021 | Choosing Glasses, Eyewear Fashion, Fashion and Eyewear Trends, Frequently Asked Questions, Uncategorized
For your child to do their best, they have to be able to see their best. Sometimes that requires glasses. In fact, a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology asserts that almost 40% of children in the United States are in need of glasses. To...
Mar 8, 2021 | Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, How to Protect Your Eyes, Lifestyle & Vision, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
Caring for your Eyes in Cold Weather You might not think about your eyes needing some extra care in the colder winter months as compared to summer weather. However, indoor heat, low humidity, brisk winds and cold temperatures can take a toll on our eyes. Luckily,...
Feb 15, 2021 | Digital Eye Strain, Eye Health & Wellness, Frequently Asked Questions, How to Protect Your Eyes, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
Let’s face it, we spend more time on our screens these days. Remote learning, COVID restrictions and working from home has forced us to spend more time on screens this year. As adults, we recognize the need for increased screen time during these unprecedented...
Jul 3, 2020 | Eye Exams, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, How to Protect Your Eyes, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
Preventing the Spread of Conjunctivitis Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) are very contagious, they can spread easily from person to person. You can greatly reduce the risk of getting conjunctivitis or spreading it to someone else by following some simple...
Jun 26, 2020 | Eye Exams, Eye Health & Wellness, How to Protect Your Eyes, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC) GPC is an inflammation of the inner surface of the eyelids, most frequently associated with contact lens wear or over wear. It generally occurs in people who wear soft lens but can develop in gas permeable lens wearers as well. It...
Jun 20, 2020 | Eye Exams, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, How to Protect Your Eyes, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
Styes and Chalazion: A chalazion is a swelling in the eyelid caused by inflammation of one of the small oil-producing glands located in the upper or lower eyelids, it is often referred to as a stye and appears as a lump on the eyelid. However, a stye is an infection...