Sports are some of the best ways to get exercise, spend time with friends, and learn new skills. If you live an active life, it’s essential to understand that accidents happen, and you may one day need to visit your optometrist. With proper protection, however, 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries are preventable. The […]
Do Scleral Contact Lenses Work for Dry Eye?
Dry eye disease affects millions of Americans and can cause your eyes to become inflamed, sore, and red, making it difficult to go about your everyday life. If you wear contact lenses, dry eye can make it difficult and uncomfortable to continually use them. If you have trouble wearing your contacts due to dry eye, […]
What is a Slit Lamp Examination? [& Why it’s Important]
The Slit Lamp Examination is a very common non invasive test used for diagnostic purposes. It allows your doctor to check all major sections of your eye and provides a way to catch eye diseases early on before there are lasting consequences. It’s best employed along with other diagnostic tools when having routine eye exams. […]
How to Choose the Right Optometrist for Your Family
Adults, seniors, and children alike all need comprehensive eye exams and high-quality vision care. However, choosing a family optometrist can be a big decision, and not everyone knows what to look for when evaluating potential candidates. How can you make sure you select an eye doctor who will deliver the care and communication your family […]
The Risks of Wearing Cheap Sunglasses
Sunglasses have become such a personal statement of style. Movie stars, outdoorsy people, and beachgoers all look so cool when wearing them. You might be tempted to grab a pair that catches your eye at a gas station or convenience store, but you may want to think twice. The best reason to wear sunglasses is […]
Choosing the Right Glasses for You
People may wear glasses for many reasons. Before you buy any new pair of glasses, make sure you understand their intended purpose and be sure they’ll serve you properly. […]
Choosing the Right Eye Drops for Dry Eyes
There are options a-plenty available for dealing with dry eye syndrome! […]
Could Dry Air Be Causing Your Dry Eyes?
If you’re experiencing dry, gritty eyes that feel itchy or overly watery – you may be a victim of chronic dry eye. […]
Senior Eye Care: Why Eye Care is So Important as You Age
Optometrists preach about the importance of eye exams for seniors a lot. […]
How to Choose the Right Lenses for Your Glasses
Most of us spend quite a bit of time choosing frames for a new pair of glasses. It makes sense. After all, your glasses are part of your signature style. They influence how people perceive you. But what about lenses? They may not alter how people perceive you, but they absolutely can alter how you […]