Playing sports while wearing glasses.

Playing Sports While Wearing Glasses

Staying active as an adult is a great way to preserve your physical, emotional, and mental health. However, it is easier said than done. The truth is that millions of adults struggle to make physical activity a part of their weekly schedule. One of the easiest ways to address this issue is to take part … Read more

Worst things about eyeglasses.

The Worst Things about Eyeglasses

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

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Adjusting to New Glasses: What You Can Expect

Getting a new pair of glasses is an exciting time for any established owner of imperfect vision. New frames present an opportunity to reinvent your style and, by extension, yourself. Unfortunately, new glasses can take some time to get used to. Headaches and visual distortion are both par for the course in the first few … Read more

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Glasses vs. LASIK

When LASIK eye surgery began over 15 years ago, so did the debate of glasses vs. LASIK. Well, Advanced Eye Medical is here to help you pick a side on that debate, and if you have any questions about LASIK in Orange County, we are always happy to provide our experience and knowledge. Availability One … Read more

How to Choose Glasses to Fit Your Face

If your eye heath and eyesight have faded with time, you’re certainly not alone. Actually, roughly 75% of American adults use some sort of vision correcting mechanism. As we age, there are a myriad of factors that contribute to declining eyesight. Whether you have a condition, regular wear and tear, or just feel like you … Read more

Eye Protection for Sports

Although protective eye gear may not look all that cool when you’re in action on the court or in the field, it often times gets the job done when it comes to shielding those precious eyes from harm’s way. When it comes to safety in sports, most wouldn’t think twice about wearing a helmet to cushion their … Read more

What to Consider When Choosing Eyeglasses

Different styles of eyeglasses go in and out of trend all the time and this can make it fun but tricky to get a new pair you’ll want to last awhile without looking or feeling outdated. Based on the shape of your face, the color you choose and the price range, here are some tips … Read more

Contact Lenses vs. Glasses

Contact Lenses vs. Prescription Glasses: The Choice is Yours Whether you swear by contacts or glasses, the choice is really up to you. If you’re unsure how to choose, there are multiple factors to consider such as your lifestyle, budget, comfort level, and how you want to look. Both options are solid and have their … Read more

Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun

How to Protect Your Eyes from Sun Exposure It is a well-known fact that excessive exposure to ultraviolet light is damaging to the health of your eyes, and can lead to the development of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and cancer. Prolonged UV exposure can also cause growths to form on the eye, which … Read more

Tips on Fighting Eye Allergies

Tips on Fighting Allergies from El Niño Many people suffer from springtime allergies. If you feel like you have allergies that won’t quit, that’s because the El Niño weather pattern has an effect on seasonal allergies. El Niño is a climactic change in which there is a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures occurring across … Read more