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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma affects between 3 and 4 million Americans and is the number two cause of preventable blindness worldwide. About 50% of patients with glaucoma are currently undiagnosed. It is sobering to think about how many of you reading this article right now currently have...

An individual's eyes can reveal a lot about them, including their mood, feelings, and even emotions. By simply looking at them, eyes can convey a warm, bright, and inviting vibe as well as a cold and repellent one – they are the window to a person’s soul. The Iris: What...

While we all know that drinking alcohol can harm our bodies, what does it do specifically to our eyes? Short-term exposure to alcohol can alter vision, but what about repeated exposure to alcohol? Are there any permanent effects that you need to worry about? People who consider themselves to be "social drinkers"...

Are you one of those people who tried contacts in the past, but had no luck? Perhaps you found them dry and uncomfortable, or your allergies made them impossible to wear?  Maybe you were unable to see as clearly compared to your glasses, or you never needed glasses but now...

Cosmetic procedures have been prominent for both women and men for years. While the popularity of certain procedures tends to decrease and incline in waves, temporary facial “improvements” like Botox injections have become and remain one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. The popularity is thanks to its noninvasiveness, and...

Hey, allergy season. Welcome back to the time of year when everyone blames almost every distress on allergies! Let us help set the record straight though, since certain symptoms are easily assumed as a seasonal allergic reaction when they can actually be a result of something worth looking into further....

Putting makeup on is fun! It can also be considered one of the most relaxing and satisfying parts of getting ready... If it is being done on time, and not in a rush, which we can admit is pretty rare. Of all the little mishaps that can take place during...

White eyes have just about the same cosmetic priority as white teeth or unblemished skin. In fact, several surveys reveal that about 30% of people initially notice eyes when they first meet someone. While you can be a generally healthy human with stained teeth and imperfect skin, your eyes can...

365 days can manifest a great deal that you might not be able to set your sights on quite yet. Don’t wait until you can't see it to believe it. Quiz yourself in a quick "This or That!" and see where you stand when it comes to maintaining your eyesight...

When the emergency is related to your eyes, consider a trip to your optometrist's office instead of the ER. Here's why.

Fall is a great time of year, but the accompanying allergens: not so much. Let’s talk causes, effects, & solutions of allergies, & how they can affect your eyes

There are several ways to combat presbyopia, and the good news is, your optometrist can help!

June brings with it, not only the first day of summer, but also National Sunglasses Day.

What does that mean for you? It means that now is the time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Find out why.

May 1, 2020 We hope you and your family are well and in good health. Our community has been through a lot since March, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. As we transitioned from limiting our care from urgent and emergent situations...

​When it comes to buying something as important as glasses or contact lenses, make sure you get them from the right source. While there are online options available, we’re here to tell you that there are important benefits to ordering from the experts! We Provide More Options In Style, Fit...

​Did you know that roughly a quarter of a million children are seen in hospital emergency rooms each year due to toy-related injuries? About half of these injuries are to the head and face, and many affect the eyes. While they may be fun to buy for birthdays and other...

Everyone sees the world’s beauty from a different perspective. Unfortunately, women stand a far greater risk of developing eye conditions which may prevent them from seeing this beauty at all. How much greater is a woman's risk of permanent vision loss? The numbers may surprise you. Blindness Affects Twice As...

​Astigmatism may be one of the most commonly misunderstood eye conditions. Many believe it’s caused by improper lighting, that it can lead to more serious eye problems, or—something we’ve all likely thought at some point—that it’s called “a stigmatism.” The Basics Of Astigmatism So let’s clear the air here: the...

​Did you know there are roughly 40,000 sports-related eye injuries every year in the U.S. alone? Eye protection is important for everyone with an active lifestyle, but especially for young people who play a school sport. In fact, most victims of sports-related eye injuries are children. Sports-related Eye Injuries Are...

In a variety of ways, our eyes are often the truest indicators of how we’re feeling. A quick glance at someone’s eyes can reveal a lot of information... Their mood, stress level, and whether or not they got enough sleep last night! But this goes much, much deeper. When your Vision...

When did you last replace your contact lens case? Has it been so long you don’t remember? We know the value of getting full use from household items. But whether it’s a towel, toothbrush or toaster—eventually, things need to be replaced. For your vision health, replacing your contact lens case at...

Back-to-school season is a great time to schedule an eye appointment. With all of the rigors of new classes and extracurricular activities, it’s a great time to make sure students are seeing their best. 80% Of Learning Is Visual A tremendous amount of information is processed through a student’s eyes...

We wear our glasses all day, but we don’t think much about the toll the day takes on our lenses. You can’t always avoid having your glasses scratched or bent, but there are a lot of things you can do to preserve the clarity of your lenses and integrity of...

​When it comes to sunglasses, what you can’t see can hurt you! You may think your shades are doing their job by just taking away the sun’s glare. But sunglasses have another important purpose—blocking invisible ultraviolet light. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can cause short-term discomfort. More importantly, over time,...