Losing your eyesight is never easy. For many of us, it’s a gradual process that begins during childhood. For others, it comes with middle age. Either way, eyeglasses are a gift that benefit millions of people. However, that isn’t to say they don’t come with drawbacks. Anyone who has worn glasses for an extended period … Read more
If you find yourself squinting, increasing the size of text on your phone or computer, or even notice that street signs aren’t as clear as they used to be, it’s time to head to the eye doctor. While many people let going to the dentist or doctor go to the wayside once life gets busy, … Read more
Preparing for eye surgery is a big undertaking, especially if you are worried about the procedure. It’s natural to feel scared before a big surgery, but knowing what steps you can take to properly prepare for the big day can give you better peace of mind. We aim to take the stress out of preparing … Read more
When we were children, our parents and teachers told us we could be anything when we grew up. The possibilities seemed limitless, and we were constantly probed to give an impressive response. Would we be a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, or a movie star? All of these choices were depicted as perfectly attainable as … Read more
Your eyes are often seen as the window to your soul, and they are also your window for you to see the world. With vision as one of the five senses, people often overlook or even take for granted their vision. Despite being a very small part of your body, your eyes are extremely interesting. … Read more
Everyone knows that staring at the sun can greatly damage your eyes and your vision. It is easy to avoid this danger by not looking at the sky too often. But did you know there are other daily habits causing problems to your eyes that are much harder to ignore? You might engage in certain … Read more
Although studies by the National Institutes of Health suggest that the vast majority of Americans have good vision for most of their lives, the truth is that vision is not static. Anyone who wears contacts or glasses to make up for a visual impairment knows that their prescription often changes. If you’re lucky, you get … Read more
Switching up your eye color is a fun way to get into the festive spirit for Halloween, a parade, or even a costume party. Color contacts can be the finishing touch for many costumes as they can totally change your face’s look. However, there are potential dangers of costume contacts that you need to be … Read more
Did you know that just over 16% of American adults have eye problems that are so severe it affects their eyesight? Even more staggering is the number of people who are at risk of developing problems that will increase eyesight problems as they get older. There are many factors in life that can put your … Read more
We live in a digital world. During both our working hours and recreational time, digital screens are an increasingly prominent feature in our lives. As a result, most of us are spending far more time looking at a screen than our optometrists would like. The truth is that our eyes weren’t really designed to work … Read more