June is National Cataract Awareness Month, a common eye condition which is now a leading cause of vision loss in the United States for adults over the age of 40. It’s also a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Cataracts are a progressive cloudiness, yellowing and hardening...
Did you know that over half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they are 70? That's quite an astonishing amount of people dealing with them, and it means that it's likely that you will have cataracts one day as well. But how much do...
Sunglasses make up a $4 million dollar industry in the United States alone, which means we can assume that people are buying sunglasses all the time. But picking out your next pair of sunglasses can sometimes feel like a burden. Between all the options, knowing what looks...
It’s incredible how many different styles of sunglass and eyewear frames there are to choose from, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be great if you could narrow your selections down, rather than trying on pair after pair to determine the ideal frame selection for your unique...
If you wear prescription eyewear, have you ever experienced this scenario? For whatever reason, you don’t have contact lenses in. Maybe you don’t wear them, or if you do, maybe it’s allergy season, or you ran out of contacts or perhaps you just forgot. So, you’re...
About a quarter of American adults play sports on a regular basis, and even more people participate in leisurely outdoors activities like hiking or fishing. Whether you compete for fun, pride, or money, having sports sunglasses can help make sure that you are ready for the...
Sunglasses look cool, and they can help save your vision. In this article, we're breaking down the benefits of wearing sunglasses. Click to read more! ...
Eye Allergies vs. Pink Eye: Do you know the difference? In this article, we're breaking down everything you need to know about the two. Click for more!...
Optometry Myth Busters: 6 Facts You Need to Know about Sunglasses Did you know that the first sunglasses were invented in 12th century China? They weren’t quite as sophisticated as the styles you’ll see in our office, but they served their purpose: a cut piece of...
Have you been wondering "Why Do We Have Eye Allergies?" Well, wonder no more! Check out this optometry blog to learn why your allergies are flaring this season....