Your glasses are one of the essential things you wear every day! Your eyewear helps you navigate the world around you, learn new things, and give you the ability to make memories with friends and family. Are you taking the best care of them? One of the best ways to keep you seeing your best […]
5 Reasons You Need Another Pair of Eyewear
From playing with the kids to working on the computer and playing golf with friends, our lives take us many different directions every day. However, is your eyewear ready for your multiple hobbies and the activities in between? Our busy lives show us that having multiple pairs of eyewear handy is a necessity. Here are […]
Cataracts: Cause, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cataracts affect about 24 million Americans and are the leading cause of blindness in the world.* Cataracts are a natural part of aging but should be addressed as they start to affect your vision. If you are over the age of 40, we recommend scheduling a yearly comprehensive eye exam to detect cataracts as they […]
5 Myths About Contact Lenses You Shouldn’t Believe
Thinking about giving contact lenses a try but nervous they might not be right for you? Although the only guaranteed way to have a positive experience with contact lenses is to schedule an appointment with one of our eye care professionals, we want to address some of the common myths we hear about wearing contact […]
Your Eyes In The Digital World
It’s no secret we live in a very digital world and use digital devices throughout the day. While we cannot escape exposure to digital devices and blue light, it is important to know how our eyes are affected by our changing technological environment. Before we talk more about the digital world and its effect on […]
Signs You’re Suffering From Computer Vision Syndrome
As our world becomes increasingly digital, the number of people suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) has also increased. Raise your hand if you have experienced one of the following symptoms. eye strain difficulty focusing red, dry, itchy, or burning eyes blurry or double vision eye twitching nearsightedness, also called myopia headaches neck or shoulder […]
Eye Exams: What to Expect
Yearly comprehensive eye exams are crucial to detecting changes in your vision and risk of eye-related diseases. We recommend adults have a comprehensive eye exam every year, and children should have an eye exam as early as six months before they start school, and then every 1-2 years. We often get questions about what to […]
Dry Eye: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What Is Dry Eye? A continued lack of lubrication and moisture within the eye causes symptoms categorized as dry eye syndrome. The lack of tears and moisture to keep the surface of the eye lubricated, as well as wash away debris and dust, can cause eye discomfort and affect your vision. Symptoms Burning Itchy Aching […]
Floaters or Spots: Should I be worried?
Have you noticed tiny shadows cast upon objects? Small spots, lines, or other shapes caused by floaters in your eye aren’t a big deal most of the time. Read more below to find out when you should contact your doctor about spots in your vision! Floaters or Spots, are they normal? As you age, the […]
Protecting Your Eyes in Every Season
There are many things we need to protect our eyes from all year round, including allergies, dry eye, and harmful UV rays. Each of these could affect your eyes any day of the year. Take a look at these tips for protecting your eyes so you can stay allergy-free, hydrated, and protected from harmful UV […]