Did you know that over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year? And many of these people are stuck dealing with a dry, puffy mess called eye allergies. Starting in the Spring, eye allergies can often mean an itchy and red year for those who...
What do eyes say about health? Believe it or not, they say quite a bit. From stress to diabetes, abnormalities in your eyes and vision can show us a world of signs about our physical condition. Of course, don't try to figure out these things on your...
If you wear glasses, you’re probably thankful that they help you see clearly. But what else can your glasses do for you? Some eyewear goes above and beyond the call of clear vision, supporting and protecting your eyes and vision in innovative ways. Today’s performance eyewear...
Is your annual eye exam coming up soon? If so, that's great! Between all the hustle and bustle, making time to go to an eye appointment can be hard. Whether you're on the books or not, you might be wondering why you need to go. Each year...
The average American spends over 11 hours a day looking at screens. And while phone companies like Apple have created tools to help put your phone down, chances are you still have to use it all day. Some jobs even require you to stare at a...
March is Save Your Vision Month, a time to remember that we’re born with one pair of eyes to last our entire lives, and serious injuries can happen in an instant. With a focus on awareness and adopting a few simple best practices, you can...
Happy holidays! No, it's not Christmastime again, but if eye care is your cup of tea, it might feel like it is. March is National Save Your Vision month, and even if you haven't celebrated before, you can get into the holiday spirit too. Don't know how?...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Who’s at Risk? Bette Davis, the gorgeous American actress and star of film, television and screen in the 1930s through 1980s, is famously quoted as saying, “Old age ain’t for sissies.” Though we don’t know exactly what health concerns she faced in...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): What is it? Who’s at Risk? February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. As we age, there are increased risks that may cause us to lose visual acuity, which is a significant and noticeable loss since we rely on...
My LASIK Laser Vision Correction Experience: One Patient’s Story It’s hard to believe that LASIK laser vision correction has been around for nearly 30 years! Since so many of our patients are curious about LASIK, we interviewed a patient who underwent the procedure seven years ago...