Eye Health Awareness | Isthmus Eye Care

A Guide to Finding the Best Costume Contacts

September 18, 2023

A lot of Halloween costumes and cosplay outfits aren’t really complete without costume contact lenses.

Eye Exam Frequency

September 11, 2023

How often should you be getting an eye exam, considering your eye health history?

Eye Makeup Safety

September 4, 2023

"Beauty is pain" is a bad idea in general, but especially when it comes to eyes and makeup.

Use Sports Eyewear to Play Your Best

August 28, 2023

The vast majority of eye injuries can be prevented easily, including sports eye injuries.

Differences Between Human and Animal Eyes

August 21, 2023

Our jobs are all about keeping human eyes healthy and making sure our patients see clearly.

Preventing Digital Eye Strain

August 14, 2023

Do you know how much time you're spending each day looking at screens?

All Students Need Comprehensive Eye Exams

August 7, 2023

As parents, we want to ensure that our children have the best possible start in their education.

Types and Treatment of Pink Eye

July 31, 2023

Pink eye is one of the most common eye infections we can get.

What You Eat Can Help Your Eyes

July 24, 2023

Do you know why people say carrots will give you good night vision?

Vision Isn’t Just About Seeing 20/20

July 17, 2023

The first and last thing many people know about good eyesight is 20/20 vision.

Welcome to Your Life With Glasses!

July 10, 2023

New to wearing glasses? They’re going to change your life in some not-so-obvious ways.

Top Makeup Tips for Glasses-Wearers

July 3, 2023

It can be a challenge to choose the right makeup to flatter your facial features.

How a Healthy Lifestyle Affects Eyesight

June 26, 2023

Staying active is great for our overall health, but it’s also good for our eye health.

Cataract Treatment: A Long History

June 19, 2023

Cataracts have been the leading cause of blindness all throughout history.

Water Activities and Eye Safety

June 12, 2023

It’s summertime and that means lots of us are going to be spending as much time in the water as we can.

Fireworks and Eye Injury Prevention

June 5, 2023

What does your Fourth of July involve? A barbecue? A parade? Wearing a lot of red, white, and blue?

Ocular Migraines: A Strange Eye Symptom

May 29, 2023

Have you ever had a shimmering patch of light appear in your vision, then widen until you can’t see anything else?

Use Your Glasses to Flatter Your Face Shape

May 22, 2023

What factors do you consider when picking the best new pair of glasses for you?

Eyelashes and Eyebrows: Not Just for Show

May 15, 2023

Eyelashes and eyebrows serve a greater purpose beyond their aesthetic appeal.

Why Sunglasses Matter

May 8, 2023

Summer is around the corner, and so are longer days with more hours of sunlight!

What Do You Know About Your Eyes’ Anatomy?

May 1, 2023

Do you remember much from biology class about eye anatomy?

Do Men and Women Always See Eye to Eye?

April 24, 2023

There are many differences between men and women — even when it comes to vision and eye health.

Athletes and the Visual Skills They Use

April 17, 2023

When we think of the traits of an athlete, we usually think of speed and strength first.

Germs and Our Eyes

April 10, 2023

A habit of rubbing your eyes could come back to bite you.

Eyes and Allergies

April 3, 2023

Stopping to smell the spring flowers can be hard when your nose is stuffy and your eyes are swollen.

Blinking and Eye Health

March 27, 2023

We blink our eyes several times every minute of the day, but why do we need to?

Tanning Beds: Not Optometrist Approved

March 20, 2023

Anyone who enjoys a nice tan should be aware of the risks of tanning booths.

Eyes and Headaches Are Often Linked

March 13, 2023

Headaches can have a number of causes you wouldn’t expect, like an uncorrected vision problem.

Eye Health and Safety at Work

March 6, 2023

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, which makes it a great time to discuss eye safety on the job.

What to Expect at an Eye Exam

February 27, 2023

Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States has an undiagnosed eye condition.

Our Top Lens Care Tips

February 20, 2023

Glasses and contact lenses are small things that make a huge difference.

Color Blindness Is a Spectrum

February 13, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, color blindness does not mean seeing in black and white. Usually.

What Is Heterochromia?

February 6, 2023

Most of us notice a person’s eye color almost immediately when we meet them.

How Does Blue Light Affect Our Eyes?

January 30, 2023

Do you spend a lot of time after the sun goes down looking at a bright screen?

Spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration

January 23, 2023

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of permanent vision loss for people over the age of fifty.

Progressives, Bifocals, and Reading Glasses

January 16, 2023

As we get older, the lenses in our eyes become less flexible.

Tips on Maintaining Healthy Eyesight

January 9, 2023

An underrated ingredient of a good quality of life is healthy eyesight.

Glaucoma: Types and Risk Factors

January 2, 2023

Clear eyesight requires all of the intricate parts and systems of the eye to work together.

Good Practices for Safe Night Driving

December 26, 2022

The shorter days of winter inevitably lead to more night driving than in the other seasons.

Vision Problems Can Affect Kids Too

December 19, 2022

Functioning, healthy eyesight plays a huge role in a child’s development and education.

Autoimmune Diseases Can Affect Vision

December 12, 2022

Many autoimmune diseases can interfere with the health and function of the eyes.

Helping Your Child’s Vision Development

December 5, 2022

Babies aren’t born with visual skills; they actually have to learn how to see!

Do You Have Your Winter Eye Protection?

November 28, 2022

Even if there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter, sunglasses are still important!

Smoking Puts Eye Health at Risk

November 21, 2022

Smoking damages the entire body, and the eyes are no exception.

How Does Diabetes Impact Eye Health?

November 14, 2022

Uncontrolled diabetes can wreak havoc on health in many ways, including eye health.

Why Do We Have Different Eye Colors?

November 7, 2022

Melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color, is also responsible for different eye colors.

What Are the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment?

October 31, 2022

The human eye is complicated, and there are a lot of ways something can go wrong with it.

The History of Corrective Lenses

October 24, 2022

People have been using tools to help them see clearly since at least 60 A.D.

Visual Impairment Is a Spectrum

October 17, 2022

Not all vision problems can be corrected with contact lenses or glasses.

How Sleep and Vision Intersect

October 10, 2022

Sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol, but how does it affect our eyes?

We Recommend These Home Eye Safety Tips

October 3, 2022

44% of all eye injuries happen at home, but 90% of eye injuries are preventable!

Caring for Our Eye Health As We Age

September 26, 2022

Our eyesight, among many other things, tends to change as we get older.

Costume Contacts: Sourcing and Safety

September 19, 2022

How Often Do We Need Eye Exams?

September 12, 2022

Most dentists will recommend a cleaning and dental exam twice a year, but how often do we need our eyes checked?

Safety Tips for Your Eye Makeup

September 5, 2022

The saying “beauty is pain” shouldn’t be true when it comes to eye makeup.

Improve Your Game With Sports Eyewear

August 29, 2022

Wearing the right eye protection can prevent an estimated 90% of eye injuries.

How Do Animals See?

August 22, 2022

Human eyes are amazing, but there are some eyes in the animal kingdom that are pretty impressive too.

How to Combat Digital Eye Strain

August 15, 2022

How much of your day do you spend looking at a screen?

Comprehensive Eye Exams and Education

August 8, 2022

Name five things you would expect to find in every school nurse’s office.

How Much Do You Know About Pink Eye?

August 1, 2022

The Best Foods for Healthy Eyes

July 25, 2022

Eating carrots is supposed to improve our eyesight, right?

20/20 Vision Is Only One Part of Eye Health

July 18, 2022

20/20 vision is often thought of as perfect eyesight, but it’s really just one part of it.

New to Glasses? Here's Why They Rock.

July 11, 2022

Starting to wear glasses can be a big change for kids.

Tips for Pairing Makeup With Glasses

July 4, 2022

Figuring out the best way to flatter our facial features with makeup is already tricky, but how about when we add glasses?

Staying Active Is Good for Eye Health

June 27, 2022

An active lifestyle is great for our overall health, but also specifically the health of our eyes.

Cataract Treatment Across History

June 20, 2022

The world’s leading cause of blindness has always been cataracts. Naturally, treatment has come a long way.

Your Eyes and Underwater Activities

June 13, 2022

Before we all jump into the nearest body of water this summer, let’s take a look at some eye safety tips.

Fireworks and Common Sense Eye Safety

June 6, 2022

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Independence Day celebrations?

Visual and Ocular Migraines

May 30, 2022

Face Shape and Glasses Frames

May 23, 2022

Do you choose glasses frames based on how well they fit the shape of your face?

What Are Our Eyebrows and Eyelashes For?

May 16, 2022

We don’t just have eyelashes and eyebrows to look pretty.

What Sunglasses Do for Your Eyes

May 9, 2022

Summer is almost here, and that means longer days with more sunlight!

The Anatomy of the Human Eye

May 2, 2022

How much do you know about the structures of the human eye?

Battle of the Sexes: Eye Health Edition

April 25, 2022

You might be surprised how different vision and eye health can be between men and women.

The Visual Skills Athletes Need

April 18, 2022

The first traits we tend to associate with athletes are speed and strength, but vision should be a close third.

Germs Can Infiltrate the Body Via the Eyes

April 11, 2022

Do you have a habit of rubbing your eyes?

Get Your Eyes Ready for Allergy Season

April 4, 2022

It’s difficult to enjoy a beautiful spring day through swollen eyes and a stuffy nose.

The Purpose of Blinking

March 28, 2022

We blink multiple times every minute, but do you know why it’s so important?

The Eyes-Headaches Connection

March 21, 2022

Uncorrected vision problems can lead to symptoms you might not expect, like frequent headaches.

Tanning Beds: Not Great for Eye Health

March 14, 2022

Indoor tanning is NOT a safe alternative to sunbathing, including for eye health.

Eye Safety in the Workplace

March 7, 2022

For Workplace Eye Wellness Month, we’re giving you a guide to protecting your eye health at work!

Why Are Eye Exams Important?

February 28, 2022

Eye exams (from a real optometrist, not an app) are critical for maintaining lifelong healthy vision.

Glasses Care and Contact Lens Safety

February 21, 2022

Glasses or contact lenses might be small, but they make a massive difference in our daily lives.

The Full Spectrum of Color Blindness

February 14, 2022

There are many different ways a person can be colorblind, and only the rarest type results in seeing in black and white.

Learning All About Heterochromia

February 7, 2022

Statistically, the first thing we notice about a person when we meet them is their eye color.

Do Our Eyes Need Protection From Blue Light?

January 31, 2022

How much of your nightly routine is lit up by a bright screen?

The Basics of AMD

January 24, 2022

For people age fifty and older, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of permanent vision loss.

Corrective Lenses for Presbyopia

January 17, 2022

The older we get, the more the lenses in our eyes lose their flexibility.

Tips for a Lifetime of Healthy Eyesight

January 10, 2022

Healthy eyesight is an important part of having a good quality of life.

What Is Glaucoma?

January 3, 2022

So many intricate parts have to work together to make clear eyesight possible.

Vision and Safe Night Driving

December 27, 2021

The days are shorter in winter, so we inevitably end up driving at night a little more.

Recognizing Childhood Vision Problems

December 20, 2021

Healthy, functioning eyesight is incredibly important to a child’s education and development.

Helping Child Vision Development

December 6, 2021

Did you know that babies have to learn how to see?

Protecting Your Eyes in Winter Conditions

November 29, 2021

We might get more hours of daylight in the summer, but sunglasses are important in winter too!

The Impacts of Smoking on Eyesight

November 22, 2021

A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.

How Diabetes Impacts Eyesight

November 15, 2021

One of the many things diabetes can impact when it isn’t carefully controlled is eyesight.

How Eye Color Works

November 8, 2021

Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.

Learn the Signs of Retinal Detachment

November 1, 2021

Human eyes are incredibly complex, which means there are many ways something can go wrong.

Corrective Lenses Through History

October 25, 2021

Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.

What Are the Degrees of Visual Impairment?

October 18, 2021

Vision problems can’t all be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep

October 11, 2021

Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.

Smart Tips for an Eye-Safe Home

October 4, 2021

44% of all eye injuries happen in the home.

All About Costume Contacts

September 27, 2021

A great way to take a Halloween costume or cosplay outfit to the next level is with costume contact lenses.

Makeup Eye Safety Tips

September 20, 2021

Back in the old days, makeup was full of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury.

How Often Should I Get Eye Exams?

September 13, 2021

Your dentist has probably told you to get a cleaning and exam every six months, but how often should we get eye exams?

Keeping Our Eyes Healthy as We Age

September 6, 2021

Among the many changes our bodies undergo as we get older are the changes to our eyesight.

The Importance of Eye Protection for Athletes

August 30, 2021

An estimated 90% of eye injuries are preventable if the right eye protection is worn.

How Does Animal Eyesight Work?

August 23, 2021

We wouldn’t have gone into the optometry field if we weren’t fascinated by eyes, and there are some incredible ones in nature.