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That time of year is upon us - back to school! Amidst all the shopping for clothing, shoes, and school supplies, don’t forget to schedule a back-to-school eye exam to make sure your kids’ eyes are in tip-top shape for the new school year.  Eye Exams vs. Vision...

Most of us love spending summer days out in the sun, but simultaneously, we forget the importance of protecting our eyes from UV radiation. Whether you wear sunglasses, safety glasses, prescription glasses, or even contacts, you can get UV protection to help prevent...

When glasses are a necessary part of our lives, it’s important to make sure they work well for your lifestyle. From frames to lenses, we want to help you choose the right pair. Choosing the right Lenses Your doctor will recommend which type of lenses will work best...

Glaucoma is an eye condition in which vision is lost because of damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries information about vision from the eye to the brain. In most cases, the optic nerve is damaged when the pressure of fluid inside the front part of the eye...

Daily disposable contact lenses are the lenses that are single-use and tossed out at the end of the day. New lenses get applied each morning. They’re gaining popularity due to their convenience and health benefits, but are they for you? Disposable lenses are great for...

It’s well known that driving at night is riskier than driving in the daylight. If you have less than perfect eyesight, it further raises the risk.  A dirty windshield and faulty headlights aren’t always to blame. Struggling to see at night can be caused by a range of...

Commonly known as “pink eye,” conjunctivitis is a highly contagious infection that causes inflammation of the conjunctiva. The inflamed blood vessels become more visible, causing the whites of the eye to look pink. Hence the name “pink eye.” Pink eye can be caused by...

People with color blindness tend to see colors a little differently. It usually runs in families, and while there’s no cure, there are special glasses and contact lenses that can help differentiate between colors. Most commonly, people with color blindness cannot tell...

Wearing shooting glasses is the best and only way to protect your eyes when shooting, whether at the range or hunting. This eyewear protects you from cartridges, inclement weather, gunpowder, etc. Accidents can occur at any time, so it’s imperative that your eyes are...