Sunglasses are an essential piece of eyewear. With your unique prescription, they can enhance your vision, protect your eyes from the elements, and look stylish. Contrary to what you may think, sunglasses aren’t just for beach vacations and the summer months. They can offer protection every day of the year, from bright sunny days to […]
Are you one of the millions of people who rely on glasses to see clearly? If so, you already know that taking care of your glasses helps make sure they provide optimal vision. Of course, regular eye exams are a critical part of maintaining healthy eyes, but good vision care doesn’t stop at the office […]
Contact lens wearers know how easy it is to lose track of a box of contacts and find some individually wrapped lenses collecting dust. Throwing them away feels wasteful, but accidentally wearing a pair of contact lenses beyond their expiration date can be bad for your eyes. Contact lenses can expire, and wearing them past […]
Blue light glasses block the blue light waves that can potentially cause eye strain and have no side effects. Therefore, one may choose to wear them all day long with no negative impact. […]
Neurolenses are known to help with trigeminal dysphoria which is a misalignment of the eyes and causes eye strain. Here’s why you should see a doctor before opting for the Neurolens. […]
Not only does seeing clearly improve our quality of life, but it improves our safety at work and play. Contact lenses and prescription eyeglasses are 2 vital steps in the quest for 20/20 vision. Getting frames that fit perfectly or comfortable contacts is only half the battle. You’ll need an up-to-date prescription for each. Your […]
The duration of an eye exam may vary based on:
– Tests performed by your optometrist
– Your family history of eye conditions
– If this is your first time having an eye exam
– If you’ve been diagnosed with an eye disease or condition
– If you need eyeglasses or contact lenses […]
We all spend a lot of time and energy finding frames that complement our personal style, bone structure, and skin tone. But in my experience, patients often forget about the fit of their frames. Of course, it isn’t the consumer’s job to worry about the fit as much, because their optician is there to ensure […]
One of the biggest eye care issues of our modern world is digital eye strain. We spend a good portion of our lives in front of our digital devices, and it’s no surprise that our eyes are struggling to keep up. Between phones, tablets, computers, and new technology being released every day, our eyes are […]
Blue light is (somewhat ironically) all over our news feeds these days. It has become one of the latest health hot topics. But what exactly is blue light and what does it do? Some articles say it causes eye strain, while others say it could result in blindness. Some products claim blue light is good […]
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