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The History of Optometry Giving Sight and World Sight Day
October 8th, 2019
In 2003, the Brien Holden Vision Institute Foundation, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and the World Council of Optometry created Optometry Giving Sight to mobilize resources from the global optometric community to help eliminate...Read More »
Is Your Child Old Enough For Contact Lenses?
October 1st, 2019
Do you remember how old you were when you learned to drive? How about when you got your first cell phone? Many of us hit these milestones at different ages as we were growing up, but when it comes to contact lenses, how old is “old enough?&...Read More »
October is Contact Lens Safety Month
October 1st, 2019
Contact lenses prescribed by a licensed optometrist are worn safely and comfortably by millions of people worldwide and have a long history of providing wearers with a safe and effective form of vision correction. While contact lenses provide many...Read More »
Healthy Aging Month
September 3rd, 2019
See well for a lifetime: here are some tips to maintain healthy vision as you age. Aging is a process that brings many changes. Vision loss and blindness, however, do not have to be one of them. There are several simple steps you can take to keep...Read More »
September: Sports Eye Safety
September 3rd, 2019
More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes! Three sports account for...Read More »
Smart Contact Lenses?
August 6th, 2019
It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of a smart contact lens seemed like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s pretty close to becoming science fact. What exactly are smart contact lenses, and what would they be for? Let’s take a look at a few...Read More »
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
August 1st, 2019
Along with school supply shopping and purchasing those back-to-school items, it's time to make comprehensive eye exam appointments for your children. Conveniently, August is designated as Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. Your child's eye...Read More »
Active Lifestyle for Healthy Eyes
August 1st, 2019
One of the best things you can do to keep your eyes healthy is to keep your body active! Exercising helps us get stronger, stay in shape, and feel great. An active lifestyle is essential for our overall health, with benefits such as reducing our...Read More »
Convincing Your Child That Glasses Rule
July 29th, 2019
Wearing glasses for the first time can be a difficult adjustment for any child. Being able to see clearly might not always seem worth it to them compared to how strange the glasses feel on their nose and ears or what their peers think, so what can...Read More »
Wishing You a Safe and Fun 4th of July
July 1st, 2019
While there are all kinds of fun community gatherings and festivals this time of year, the celebration of Independence Day can have some downsides. Fireworks can be distressing to pets and to many people – especially young children and...Read More »