June 27 Is National Sunglasses Day!
Monday, Jun 27, 2022 is National Sunglasses Day, so grab your favorite pair of sunnies and celebrate! Many people think sunglasses are little more than a fashion accessory or a way to minimize glare while […]
Can Fire Melt My Contacts Onto My Eye?
A piece of “common wisdom” that seems to be making the rounds these days is that you shouldn’t wear contact lenses at bonfires, barbecues or similar settings where fire may be present. The claim is […]
The Importance of Regular [Eye_Exams] for Seniors
As the famous saying goes, ‘With age comes wisdom.’ Unfortunately, age also comes with a heightened risk of developing sight-threatening eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. Many of these […]
What’s The Connection Between Dry Eye And Asthma?
Researchers have already established several known risk factors for developing dry eye syndrome: the quality of your tears, excessive screen time, air pollution, hormonal fluctuations, aging, certain medications and medical conditions, and even one’s gender […]
What Are Blue Light Glasses?
Today’s digital world has led to a dramatic increase in the amount of time people spend in front of digital screens. While technology offers many advantages, there are also risks associated with excessive screen time. […]
4 Facts You Should Know About Scleral Lenses
Do you have keratoconus or another type of corneal irregularity due to a medical condition or post-surgical complications? Are you considering giving up conventional contacts due to dry eye syndrome? Consider scleral contact lenses! Contact […]
Could Working From Home Be Hurting Your Vision?
Working at home is a great way to ditch your commute and enjoy more flexible hours, but there can be an unexpected consequence—digital eye strain. If you’re like many workers, you probably spend most of […]
How Myopia (Nearsightedness) Can Affect Your Child’s Life
Myopia (also known as nearsightedness) is nothing short of a global epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, 27% of the world’s population has myopia, and that number is expected to rise to 50% by […]
Myopia and Contact Lenses
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common eye condition that causes a person to be unable to see objects clearly from a distance. This condition affects an estimated 30% of the world population today, and […]
When Buying Reading Glasses — Does Price Matter?
Have you been told that you need reading glasses? If so, welcome to the club! Most people in their 40’s begin to notice their near vision declining, especially while reading and using computer screens and […]