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Spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration

January 23, 2023

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of permanent vision loss for people over the age of fifty.

Progressives, Bifocals, and Reading Glasses

January 16, 2023

As we get older, the lenses in our eyes become less flexible.

Tips on Maintaining Healthy Eyesight

January 9, 2023

An underrated ingredient of a good quality of life is healthy eyesight.

Glaucoma: Types and Risk Factors

January 2, 2023

Clear eyesight requires all of the intricate parts and systems of the eye to work together.

Good Practices for Safe Night Driving

December 26, 2022

The shorter days of winter inevitably lead to more night driving than in the other seasons.

Vision Problems Can Affect Kids Too

December 19, 2022

Functioning, healthy eyesight plays a huge role in a child’s development and education.

Autoimmune Diseases Can Affect Vision

December 12, 2022

Many autoimmune diseases can interfere with the health and function of the eyes.

Helping Your Child’s Vision Development

December 5, 2022

Babies aren’t born with visual skills; they actually have to learn how to see!

Do You Have Your Winter Eye Protection?

November 28, 2022

Even if there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter, sunglasses are still important!

Smoking Puts Eye Health at Risk

November 21, 2022

Smoking damages the entire body, and the eyes are no exception.

How Does Diabetes Impact Eye Health?

November 14, 2022

Uncontrolled diabetes can wreak havoc on health in many ways, including eye health.

Why Do We Have Different Eye Colors?

November 7, 2022

Melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color, is also responsible for different eye colors.

What Are the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment?

October 31, 2022

The human eye is complicated, and there are a lot of ways something can go wrong with it.

The History of Corrective Lenses

October 24, 2022

People have been using tools to help them see clearly since at least 60 A.D.

Visual Impairment Is a Spectrum

October 17, 2022

Not all vision problems can be corrected with contact lenses or glasses.

How Sleep and Vision Intersect

October 10, 2022

Sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol, but how does it affect our eyes?

We Recommend These Home Eye Safety Tips

October 3, 2022

44% of all eye injuries happen at home, but 90% of eye injuries are preventable!

Caring for Our Eye Health As We Age

September 26, 2022

Our eyesight, among many other things, tends to change as we get older.

Costume Contacts: Sourcing and Safety

September 19, 2022

How Often Do We Need Eye Exams?

September 12, 2022

Most dentists will recommend a cleaning and dental exam twice a year, but how often do we need our eyes checked?

Safety Tips for Your Eye Makeup

September 5, 2022

The saying “beauty is pain” shouldn’t be true when it comes to eye makeup.

Improve Your Game With Sports Eyewear

August 29, 2022

Wearing the right eye protection can prevent an estimated 90% of eye injuries.

How Do Animals See?

August 22, 2022

Human eyes are amazing, but there are some eyes in the animal kingdom that are pretty impressive too.

How to Combat Digital Eye Strain

August 15, 2022

How much of your day do you spend looking at a screen?

Comprehensive Eye Exams and Education

August 8, 2022

Name five things you would expect to find in every school nurse’s office.

How Much Do You Know About Pink Eye?

August 1, 2022

The Best Foods for Healthy Eyes

July 25, 2022

Eating carrots is supposed to improve our eyesight, right?

20/20 Vision Is Only One Part of Eye Health

July 18, 2022

20/20 vision is often thought of as perfect eyesight, but it’s really just one part of it.

New to Glasses? Here's Why They Rock.

July 11, 2022

Starting to wear glasses can be a big change for kids.

Tips for Pairing Makeup With Glasses

July 4, 2022

Figuring out the best way to flatter our facial features with makeup is already tricky, but how about when we add glasses?

Staying Active Is Good for Eye Health

June 27, 2022

An active lifestyle is great for our overall health, but also specifically the health of our eyes.

Cataract Treatment Across History

June 20, 2022

The world’s leading cause of blindness has always been cataracts. Naturally, treatment has come a long way.

Your Eyes and Underwater Activities

June 13, 2022

Before we all jump into the nearest body of water this summer, let’s take a look at some eye safety tips.

Fireworks and Common Sense Eye Safety

June 6, 2022

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Independence Day celebrations?

Visual and Ocular Migraines

May 30, 2022

Face Shape and Glasses Frames

May 23, 2022

Do you choose glasses frames based on how well they fit the shape of your face?

What Are Our Eyebrows and Eyelashes For?

May 16, 2022

We don’t just have eyelashes and eyebrows to look pretty.

What Sunglasses Do for Your Eyes

May 9, 2022

Summer is almost here, and that means longer days with more sunlight!

The Anatomy of the Human Eye

May 2, 2022

How much do you know about the structures of the human eye?

Battle of the Sexes: Eye Health Edition

April 25, 2022

You might be surprised how different vision and eye health can be between men and women.

The Visual Skills Athletes Need

April 18, 2022

The first traits we tend to associate with athletes are speed and strength, but vision should be a close third.

Germs Can Infiltrate the Body Via the Eyes

April 11, 2022

Do you have a habit of rubbing your eyes?

Get Your Eyes Ready for Allergy Season

April 4, 2022

It’s difficult to enjoy a beautiful spring day through swollen eyes and a stuffy nose.

The Purpose of Blinking

March 28, 2022

We blink multiple times every minute, but do you know why it’s so important?

The Eyes-Headaches Connection

March 21, 2022

Uncorrected vision problems can lead to symptoms you might not expect, like frequent headaches.

Tanning Beds: Not Great for Eye Health

March 14, 2022

Indoor tanning is NOT a safe alternative to sunbathing, including for eye health.

Eye Safety in the Workplace

March 7, 2022

For Workplace Eye Wellness Month, we’re giving you a guide to protecting your eye health at work!

Why Are Eye Exams Important?

February 28, 2022

Eye exams (from a real optometrist, not an app) are critical for maintaining lifelong healthy vision.

Glasses Care and Contact Lens Safety

February 21, 2022

Glasses or contact lenses might be small, but they make a massive difference in our daily lives.

The Full Spectrum of Color Blindness

February 14, 2022

There are many different ways a person can be colorblind, and only the rarest type results in seeing in black and white.

Learning All About Heterochromia

February 7, 2022

Statistically, the first thing we notice about a person when we meet them is their eye color.

Do Our Eyes Need Protection From Blue Light?

January 31, 2022

How much of your nightly routine is lit up by a bright screen?

The Basics of AMD

January 24, 2022

For people age fifty and older, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of permanent vision loss.

Corrective Lenses for Presbyopia

January 17, 2022

The older we get, the more the lenses in our eyes lose their flexibility.

Tips for a Lifetime of Healthy Eyesight

January 10, 2022

Healthy eyesight is an important part of having a good quality of life.

What Is Glaucoma?

January 3, 2022

So many intricate parts have to work together to make clear eyesight possible.

Vision and Safe Night Driving

December 27, 2021

The days are shorter in winter, so we inevitably end up driving at night a little more.

Recognizing Childhood Vision Problems

December 20, 2021

Healthy, functioning eyesight is incredibly important to a child’s education and development.

Helping Child Vision Development

December 6, 2021

Did you know that babies have to learn how to see?

Protecting Your Eyes in Winter Conditions

November 29, 2021

We might get more hours of daylight in the summer, but sunglasses are important in winter too!

The Impacts of Smoking on Eyesight

November 22, 2021

A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.

How Diabetes Impacts Eyesight

November 15, 2021

One of the many things diabetes can impact when it isn’t carefully controlled is eyesight.

How Eye Color Works

November 8, 2021

Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.

Learn the Signs of Retinal Detachment

November 1, 2021

Human eyes are incredibly complex, which means there are many ways something can go wrong.

Corrective Lenses Through History

October 25, 2021

Since as early as 60 A.D., people have been using vision-correcting tools to help them see.

What Are the Degrees of Visual Impairment?

October 18, 2021

Vision problems can’t all be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

The Relationship Between Eyes and Sleep

October 11, 2021

Studies have shown that sleep deprivation hits the body and mind a lot like alcohol.

Smart Tips for an Eye-Safe Home

October 4, 2021

44% of all eye injuries happen in the home.

All About Costume Contacts

September 27, 2021

A great way to take a Halloween costume or cosplay outfit to the next level is with costume contact lenses.

Makeup Eye Safety Tips

September 20, 2021

Back in the old days, makeup was full of ingredients like lead, arsenic, and mercury.

How Often Should I Get Eye Exams?

September 13, 2021

Your dentist has probably told you to get a cleaning and exam every six months, but how often should we get eye exams?

Keeping Our Eyes Healthy as We Age

September 6, 2021

Among the many changes our bodies undergo as we get older are the changes to our eyesight.

The Importance of Eye Protection for Athletes

August 30, 2021

An estimated 90% of eye injuries are preventable if the right eye protection is worn.

How Does Animal Eyesight Work?

August 23, 2021

We wouldn’t have gone into the optometry field if we weren’t fascinated by eyes, and there are some incredible ones in nature.

Prevent and Minimize Digital Eye Strain

August 16, 2021

Digital screens have become an increasingly prominent part of our lives in recent decades.

Eye Exams: Vital to Your Child’s Education

August 9, 2021

A staple of every school nurse’s office is the big E eye chart.

What Is Pink Eye?

August 2, 2021

How much do you know about conjunctivitis (pink eye)?

Eyesight Is More Than 20/20 Vision

July 26, 2021

We tend to think of 20/20 vision being a synonym for perfect eyesight, but that isn’t quite true.

What Are the Most Eye-Healthy Foods?

July 19, 2021

We’ve all heard that eating carrots will give us amazing eyesight.

Welcome to the Glasses Club!

July 12, 2021

Wearing glasses can be a big adjustment for kids when they’re just starting out.

Making Makeup Work With Glasses

July 5, 2021

It’s hard enough figuring out the most flattering makeup for our facial features — what about when we add glasses?

How Does an Active Lifestyle Help Eye Health?

June 28, 2021

Staying active is great for our health, including the health of our eyes!

The History of Cataract Treatment

June 21, 2021

Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, and the history of treating them is long and fascinating.

Swimming and Eye Health

June 14, 2021

Let’s go over a few eye safety facts before we all start playing in the water this summer!

Important Eye Safety Rules for Fireworks

June 7, 2021

Fireworks are probably the most iconic part of every year’s Independence Day festivities.

Learn to Recognize Ocular Migraines

May 31, 2021

Have you ever seen a patch of shimmering light that widened until it filled your field of vision?

What to Look for in Your New Frames

May 24, 2021

Do you know how to find glasses frames that suit your features?

Sunglasses Versus UV Rays

May 17, 2021

Summer is almost here; are you as excited as we are?

What’s Inside the Human Eye?

May 10, 2021

The human eye is amazingly complex.

Men’s Eyesight and Eye Health

May 3, 2021

Men and women aren’t just different in the obvious ways; their eyes are different too!

Sports and Visual Skills

April 26, 2021

When we think of athletes, we probably think of speed and strength first, but what about vision?

What’s Unique About Women’s Vision?

April 19, 2021

When you think of the differences between men and women, vision and eye health probably aren’t on the list.

Eyes Can Be an Access Point for Germs

April 12, 2021

When was the last time you rubbed your eyes?

Are Your Eyes Ready for Allergy Season?

April 5, 2021

Nothing can ruin the beauty of spring quite so quickly as an allergy attack.

Why Do We Need to Blink?

March 29, 2021

Blinking does a lot for the health and function of our eyes.

What Do Eyes Have to Do With Headaches?

March 22, 2021

Frequent headaches could be a symptom of an uncorrected vision problem.

Tanning Beds and Eye Safety

March 15, 2021

You might have heard that indoor tanning is a safe alternative to sunbathing, but that is false.

Workplace Eye Safety

March 8, 2021

March is Workplace Eye Wellness month, so let’s celebrate by taking stock of a few ways to protect our eyes at work!

Yes, Eye Exams Matter

March 1, 2021

Regular eye exams (from an optometrist, not an app) are critical for lifelong healthy vision.

How to Care for Your Lenses

February 22, 2021

Corrective lenses are such small things that make such enormous differences in our lives.

The Many Shades of Color Blindness

February 15, 2021

Being colorblind can mean a lot of different things, and only in rare cases does it mean seeing in black and white.

Heterochromia: When Eyes Don’t Match

February 8, 2021

What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?

What to Know About AMD

February 1, 2021

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss for people over 50.

Is Blue Light Bad for Our Eyes?

January 25, 2021

How big of a role does a bright screen play in your nightly routine?

Reading Glasses, Bifocals, or Progressives?

January 18, 2021

As we age, the lenses in our eyes gradually lose their flexibility.

A Few Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight

January 11, 2021

Having healthy eyesight is a critical component of maintaining a good quality of life.

A Quick Glaucoma Crash Course

January 4, 2021

Human eyes are incredible and incredibly complicated.

Eyesight and Night Driving

December 28, 2020

As much as we might want to avoid it, we tend to end up driving at night more often in winter.

Know the Signs of Child Eye Problems

December 21, 2020

Healthy eyesight is hugely important to a child’s development and education.

How Getting Older Changes Our Eyes

December 14, 2020

Aging affects us in all kinds of ways, and that includes our eyesight.

Winter Eye Protection

December 7, 2020

It may seem strange, but sunglasses are just as important in winter as they are in summer.

Helping Your Child Develop Healthy Vision

November 30, 2020

Seeing isn’t just something babies do automatically; they have to learn how first!

How Smoking Harms Eye Health

November 23, 2020

Smoking is harmful to every system in the body, including eyesight.

A Quick Round of Optometry FAQs

November 16, 2020

We hear a lot of the same questions from our patients, so let’s address them in an FAQ!

Diabetes and Eyesight

November 9, 2020

Healthy vision is one of the many things diabetes can harm if it isn’t carefully controlled.

Retinal Detachment Warning Signs

November 2, 2020

Human eyes are remarkable, highly complex organs.

A Brief History of Glasses

October 26, 2020

People have been using vision-correcting tools of some kind since as early as 60 A.D.

The Levels of Visual Impairment

October 19, 2020

Not all vision problems can be corrected by wearing glasses or contacts.

Sleep and Vision

October 12, 2020

When we don’t manage to get a full night’s sleep, we feel it long into the next day.

Tips for Home Eye Safety

October 5, 2020

Almost half of the eye injuries that happen each year happen at home!

Can Makeup Be Bad for Our Eyes?

September 28, 2020

Modern makeup doesn’t contain lead, mercury, and arsenic like it used to in bygone era.

Be Careful When Buying Costume Contacts

September 21, 2020

Colored contact lenses are sometimes the perfect final touch to take a Halloween costume to the next level.

What Is My Ideal Eye Exam Frequency?

September 14, 2020

Dentists will tell you that you should have a dental exam every six months, but what about eye exams?

Maintaining Healthy Vision as We Age

September 7, 2020

A lot changes as we get older, including our eyesight.

Eye Protection for Athletes

August 31, 2020

Strange and Fascinating Animal Eyes

August 24, 2020

Just because we’re all about helping human vision help, it doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate some of the unique eyes in nature.

Protecting Your Eyes from Digital Strain

August 17, 2020

Many who have to rely heavily on digital devices for work have felt the discomfort of digital eye strain.

Why Kids Need Eye Exams

August 10, 2020

What comes to mind when you think of a school nurse’s office?

The Basics of Pink Eye

August 3, 2020

Can you recognize the symptoms of conjunctivitis (pink eye) when you see them?

Having 20/20 Vision Isn’t Everything

July 27, 2020

“20/20 vision” and “perfect eyesight” are often used interchangeably, but they really shouldn’t be.

Hey Kids, Your Glasses Are Awesome!

July 20, 2020

Kids often struggle to adjust to having to wear glasses.

Nutrition and Eye Health

July 13, 2020

Eating carrots might not really give you great night vision, but certain foods do have eye health benefits.

Glasses, Contacts, and Makeup

July 6, 2020

Using makeup to enhance your style or look your best can get a little trickier when glasses or contacts are in the equation.

Staying Active Helps Vision Health

June 29, 2020

What are some of the things we can do to keep our eyes healthy? Eat carrots? Wear sunglasses?

Cataract Treatment Then and Now

June 22, 2020

In the US alone, cataracts affect over 20 million adults 40 and older and half of all seniors age 80 and up.

Eye Safety Considerations for Swimmers

June 15, 2020

Before diving into the pool this summer, make sure you’re aware of the eye safety facts.

The Importance of Fireworks Eye Safety

June 8, 2020

We all love celebrating Independence Day with some good food, friends and family, and a dazzling display of fireworks.

What Is an Ocular Migraine?

June 1, 2020

Ocular migraines can be alarming if you don’t know what they are and suddenly get one for the first time.

Eyebrows and Eyelashes

May 25, 2020

Our eyebrows and eyelashes aren’t just there for decoration.

UV Rays and Sunglasses

May 18, 2020

Things are heating up for summer!

Tips for Choosing New Frames

May 11, 2020

When we pick out new glasses, we want frames that will help us look our best.

The Inner Workings of the Eye

May 4, 2020

Have you ever stopped to think about how amazing the human eye is?

The Connection Between Sports and Vision

April 27, 2020

Being a successful athlete isn’t just about speed and strength — it’s also about vision.

Women’s Eye Health

April 20, 2020

Men and women might not come from different planets, but there are certainly a lot of differences between the two — even with eye health.

Allergies and Our Eyes

April 13, 2020

Spring is a beautiful season with lots of flowers and vibrant greens...but it can be hard to enjoy when you have allergies.

How Germs Can Travel to Our Eyes

April 6, 2020

Most of us rub our eyes many times in the course of the day without really thinking about it.

The Importance of Blinking

March 30, 2020

Do you know how many times you blink in a minute?

How Headaches and Vision Are Connected

March 23, 2020

By: Vision Source

If you suffer from frequent headaches, it might be time to schedule an eye exam.

Indoor Tanning and Eye Health and Safety

March 16, 2020

By: Vision Source

Some people might think of indoor tanning as the safer alternative to sunbathing, but that is far from accurate.

Are You Protecting Your Eyes at Work?

March 9, 2020

By: Vision Source

In honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, it’s time for a look at the steps we can all take to protect our eyes while we work.

Why Eye Exams?

March 2, 2020

By: Vision Source

Whether you wear corrective lenses or not, regular eye exams are critical for maintaining good eye health!

A Crash Course on AMD

February 24, 2020

By: Vision Source

For people age 50 and older, age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss.

Vision and the Challenges of Night Driving

December 23, 2019

By: Vision Source

In winter, when the days are shorter, we tend to end up driving more at night.

How Our Eyesight Changes as We Age

December 16, 2019

By: Vision Source

The majority of people will experience changes to their eyesight as they age.

Winter Is Here! Are Your Eyes Protected?

December 9, 2019

By: Vision Source

When we think of sunburns, most of us probably imagine sandy beaches and summer heat, but we can get sunburned in any season, including winter.

Encouraging Healthy Vision Development

December 2, 2019

By: Vision Source

Did you know that babies have to learn how to see, just as much as they have to learn how to walk and talk?

Smoking Versus Healthy Vision

November 25, 2019

By: Vision Source

The most common health effects that come to mind when we think of smoking are lung cancer and bad teeth, but it doesn’t stop there.

Questions Our Patients Often Ask Us

November 18, 2019

By: Vision Source

Many of our patients come to us with the same questions without realizing it.

Diabetes and Vision

November 11, 2019

By: Vision Source

Diabetes is a disease that can negatively affect health in many ways, including healthy eyesight.

Recognize the Signs of Retinal Detachment

November 4, 2019

By: Vision Source

Our eyes are amazing, complex organs, but there are a lot of ways for things to go wrong.

Glasses Lenses Through the Centuries

October 28, 2019

By: Vision Source

The earliest example of someone using a tool to assist with vision (that we know of) is Roman philosopher Seneca.

The Connection Between Vision and Sleep

October 21, 2019

By: Vision Source

Sometimes it’s hard to get a full night’s sleep, but when we don’t, we definitely feel it.

The Different Degrees of Visual Impairment

October 14, 2019

By: Vision Source

Some vision problems are so extreme that simple glasses or contacts aren’t enough to completely fix them.

A Word of Caution on Costume Contacts

October 7, 2019

By: Vision Source

Halloween is our favorite spooky time of year, but we need to talk about the potential dangers of costume contact lenses.

Good Home Eye Safety Practices

September 30, 2019

By: Vision Source

Nearly half of all eye injuries each year occur in the same place: the home.

Makeup and Eye Safety

September 23, 2019

By: Vision Source

Cosmetics have come a long way from the toxic powders used in the Renaissance and Victorian eras.