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Kids and Comprehensive Eye Exams
August 22nd, 2019
Most of us remember going to the school nurse as a child, covering one eye at a time, and reading off lines from the big E chart to find out if we needed glasses. Unfortunately, as efficient as they may seem, these simple vision screenings don&rsquo...Read More »
The Benefits Of Vitamin A And Beta-Carotene
July 17th, 2019
Have you been keeping an eye out for the best vitamins for maintaining healthy vision? The two most important ones for promoting eye health and preventing vision loss are vitamin A and beta-carotene. What are these vitamins and what makes them so...Read More »
Watch Your Children for Signs of Myopia
May 22nd, 2019
The last few decades have seen an astonishing increase in the prevalence of children’s myopia. Why is it happening and what can you do about it? Myopia, also called nearsightedness, affects an estimated 30 percent of the population. In the...Read More »
Different Types of Sunglasses
May 14th, 2019
A good pair of sunglasses is a wonderful thing to have on a bright summer day, but why is that? How do our sunglasses work? It’s not just about the dark tint. Different lenses have different effects, and knowing what those are enables you to...Read More »
Why We Need Tears
April 30th, 2019
We tend to only think of tears when something makes us cry, whether we’re watching a touching or tragic movie or we’re laughing so hard that our eyes water. However, tears are really the unsung heroes of eye health. They come in...Read More »
Autoimmune Disease And Vision
April 26th, 2019
An autoimmune disease is a disorder that causes the immune system to mistake healthy cells for dangerous pathogens and attack them. Many autoimmune diseases impact the health and function of the eyes. It’s important to be aware of these...Read More »
Can Eye Makeup Cause Eye Problems?
April 16th, 2019
Check it out ladies: today we examine some potential problems related to eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them. Spring is finally here, and the entire month of April is dedicated to Women’s Eye Health & Safety. And what better way to start...Read More »
Let's Talk About Women's Eye Health
April 2nd, 2019
Did you know that women are more at risk than men for almost all age-related vision problems? If you didn’t, you aren’t alone. In fact, 91 percent of women in the United States don’t know they are more at risk for eye...Read More »
Look Out For Seasonal Allergies
March 28th, 2019
Spring has sprung and with it comes beautiful flowers, chirping birds, and, you guessed it, seasonal allergies. While many think of fits of sneezing and congestion when thinking of allergies, they can have a dramatic effect on our eyes too. Eye...Read More »
Helping Your Child Adjust To Glasses
February 13th, 2019
Getting glasses when you are young can be a difficult adjustment for any child. Helping children adjust properly and love their glasses may be difficult, but it can make all the difference!We care about your child's comfort and want them to become a...Read More »