What is Presbyopia? (Fast Facts) Presbyopia is a common age-related condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on nearby objects. It typically starts around the age of 40 and gradually worsens over time. The term comes from the Greek words for “old eye”, reflecting the natural decline in vision flexibility as we age. Why […]
6 Most Common Eye & Vision Myths There are a lot of myths surrounding our eyesight. From old wives’ tales, simple misconceptions, and even wartime secrecy, we thought we’d dispel some of the most common eye and vision myths. Reading in Low Light Will Damage Your Eyes You might have heard this from one (or […]
‘Tis the Season (for Dry Eyes) What Are Our Tears Made of? Tears serve a few purposes, and the contents of your tears all work together to accomplish their goals. Tears are mostly water, which is used to moisten your eyes. With that are natural oils for the lubrication of your eyes. Mucus ensures an […]
5 of The Most Common Myths About BOTOX® COSMETIC BOTOX® Cosmetic has long been a topic of conversation and has lived with some notoriety for people who have never used it. However, BOTOX® Cosmetic wouldn’t be a popular procedure for over 3 decades if it wasn’t both effective and harmless. The truth is, there are […]
Meet Your Alternative to LASIK Not everyone is a prime candidate for LASIK, whether they have abnormal corneas, severe myopia, chronic dry eyes, or any number of red flags, sometimes LASIK simply isn’t the best way to correct your vision. Don’t lose hope just yet; there is an alternative known as Implantable Collamer Lenses or […]
7 Summer Eye Care Tips It’s here, after all this time, summer weather has graced us with its presence. While the official first day of summer is June 21st, we’re already feeling the sun on our faces. Yet, with summer comes summer eye care tips. As you enjoy the beach, the sunshine, and yard work, […]
April is Women’s Eye Health Month The organization Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health Month. While eye health advocacy is important for all, you might be surprised to learn that it’s even more important for women to understand the need for preventative eye care. Women Suffer from More Eye Trouble, on Average […]
Frames in February: A Guide to loving your glasses Who said Valentine’s Day was a day to show love to your partner and/or friends? While sharing the love is great, it’s also just as important to express love for yourself, and Valentine’s Day can be the perfect time to remind yourself to do it, […]
They can be easy to ignore. Some of us never see them at all, or never notice them. Yet, once you notice floaters, you can’t help but see them again and again. It’s especially easy to see floaters when looking at a bright, solid-color computer screen. Or, on a cloudless day, take a look at […]
Winter can be one of the worst times for your eyes. Why? Because we’re usually cooped up inside our houses or offices that suddenly turn into high heat, low humidity environments. Which our bodies are not accustomed to and don’t particularly enjoy! We thought we’d share some basic eye care tips for the winter, many […]