One of the questions opticians and optometrists hear the most is “Why are glasses so expensive”? It’s a good question. But it’s not a simple answer. To really explore the cost and value of eyewear, we have to consider how often we wear it, how long we wear it for, and what we get out […]
Glasses have come a long way since they were first invented in thirteenth-century Italy — and thank goodness for that. Today, wearing glasses isn’t just functional; it’s also a fashion statement! And while we love to play dress-up, we can’t imagine walking around town in a style that’s over seven hundred years old. Fortunately, the […]
When was the last time you washed your eyelids? For women, they’ve usually washed their face within the last 24 hours, either to remove makeup, or you’re just as part of their normal skincare routine. Some men wash their face daily, but for others, it’s just a part of their normal shower routine whenever that […]
These days, it seems like every eye care practice offers some kind of dry eye treatment, and there’s a good reason for that. The last few years have shown eye care professionals exactly how prominent and disruptive dry eye disease can be. But even though most people understand dry eye treatments are available, I find […]
One of the complaints I hear most often from my patients is that their eyes feel gritty. But that gritty feeling can come from several sources. This chart demonstrates some of the causes of gritty-feeling eyes and some of the other symptoms that might go along with them. […]
Contact lenses become part of the wearer’s daily routine, so it’s important that your system works for you and makes sense for your lifestyle. Having said that, I find that a lot of patients don’t necessarily consider which types of contact lenses might be best for their health and routine. Instead, most people just use […]
Most people know that ultra-violet light can be dangerous for their eye health. But do they know why? I’ve put together this handy infographic to demonstrate how UV rays impact your visual health. […]
Your corneas are a clear and sensitive organ covering the front of your eyes. They protect some of the more fragile parts of your eyes and bend light as it enters your eye to give you clear vision. Corneas are crucial to your vision. Unfortunately, they’re also quite delicate and vulnerable. Almost anything could damage […]
Eye infections like pink eye are serious business. Most people know and respect that, which is great. But I don’t know that enough people understand the importance or possible severity of eyelid infections. Your eyelids are exposed to a lot of heat and moisture, which creates an excellent environment for bacteria to grow. On top […]
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