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Signs Of Sight Loss

Many people feel like their eyes are doing well and attribute their need to squint, get closer, or put off worrying about blurs and blocks, by telling themselves it is simply a sign of tiredness or some other temporary issue...


What is a Toric Contact Lens?

There are a number of different kinds of contact lens options available today. These different types of lenses are created to help remedy specific eye issues that you may be dealing with...


Keeping Your Eye Health in Mind When Choosing Your Halloween Costume

“Trick or treat.” It is that time of the year again when we go all out with our unique Halloween costumes and makeup. Whatever you plan to wear, it is important to keep your eyes safe and healthy from Halloween accessories and makeup.


Do Children Need Sunglasses?

As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of using sunscreen to protect our child’s skin from the sun’s harmful rays. However, many parents may not realize that children’s eyes also need protection from the sun! Fortunately...


Spooky Eye Tips

Fall is here! Though eye safety is important all year, around the fall holidays parties and traditions can pose some special ocular hazards for you and your loved ones. Many eye injuries or ailments occur every year during October...


Color Blindness

When we see color, our eyes perceive various wavelengths of light. Our eyes contain two types of cells or photoreceptors that allow us to process light and distinguish colors. There are two types of photoreceptors: rods and cones...


Why are your eyes important?

Just like visiting the doctor once a year for a physical, visiting your eye doctor is an important part of health maintenance for everyone— from kids to adults...


Back To School Glasses

It’s no secret that children need to be able to see clearly to do well in school. In the early years of a child’s life, most of what he or she learns is through visual representation...


What You Should Know About Age-Related Eye Conditions

You may enjoy good eye health and excellent vision throughout your retirement years, without being affected by significant age-related vision loss. However, aging does present you with an increased risk of eye diseases and other conditions that can impact your vision...


Blue Light and Protective Lenses

It seems as though most of our daily activities involve some sort of electronic device. Whether you are using a computer, cell phone, tablet, or even a smartwatch, our lives seem to be managed by technology to some degree...