Eye IQ

Why Seniors Shouldn't Play Around with Their Eyesite Don't gamble with your eyes--visit your eye doctor as recommended.

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete! Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

3 Blinding Diseases We We Can Check for During Your Exam Have you ever thought, "Why do I need an eye exam when I can see great?" Here's why...

Why Glasses in the Winter Are a Must Do you wear sunglasses in the Winter? Here's why you should...

What to Know about a Freckle in the Eye Did you know choroidal nevus is the fancy term for a freckle in the back of the eye?

Why Seniors Shouldn't Play Around with Their Eyesite Don't gamble with your eyes--visit your eye doctor as recommended.

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete! Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

Why Glasses in the Winter Are a Must Do you wear sunglasses in the Winter? Here's why you should...

What to Know about a Freckle in the Eye Did you know choroidal nevus is the fancy term for a freckle in the back of the eye?

10 Eye-Popping Eye Jokes Question: Why is our staff so amazing? Answer: We were all bright pupils!

The Eye as an Indicator of Alzheimer's? Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease through this common eye test.

Aging and the Eye

Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Your Eyes Want to learn how pregnancy can affect the eyes? Read on...

10 Eye-Opening Eye Facts Did you know...your eyes can get sunburned? Read more!

Meds That Can Make Your Eyes Drier Do you have dry eye? Read on to see if some of your meds could be contributing...

The 20-20-20 Rule The 20-20-20 guideline can help provide better vision and less eye strain...

Signs of Retinal Detachment -- the 3 F's Knowing and recognizing the 3 F’s – flashes, floaters and field cut - could help save your eyesight in the future.

Why Daily Contacts Are So Popular Ever wonder why everyone seems to be wearing daily disposable lenses now? Here's why!

Catch These Vision Conditions Early Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Convergence Insufficiency...big conditions that can affect your little person's eyes and brain.

Healthy Life, Healthy Eyes There is more to complete eye health than just carrots. Take a look at some more easy-to-add foods that can assist with keeping your eyes healthy!

Ummm...Why are you wearing those? Ever wonder why post-cataract patients are wearing those...less-than-fashionable...sunglasses? We shed some light on this...

This Might Just Be the Most Important Test Your Child Will Take Make sure an eye exam is on your child's back-to-school checklist! Here's why...

Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Visual Hallucinations If you or someone you love has impaired vision and visual hallucinations, it might be Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Learn more...

An Eye on Fireworks Safety Fireworks eye injuries have skyrocketed in recent years...don't be one of the statistics!

Your Makeup Could Be Drying Out Your Eyes Eye liner, mascara, eye shadow--could these beauty products be making your eyes feel worse?

Frame Your Face Need some help figuring out what might take your frame style from okay to ooh la la? Here are some general guidelines...

What You Should Know About Intraoperative Aberrometry Before Your Cataract Surgery Ever heard of Intraoperative Aberrometry? If cataract surgery is in your future, here's some important info...

What Is Causing My Eyes to Change Color? Are your eyes changing color? Here are a couple benign reasons that might be happening.

What to Know About Dropless Cataract Surgery If you're putting off cataract surgery because you're not good at putting drops in your eye, then you might be excited to learn there are other options...

The Hallmark Sign of Ocular Allergies Is it eye allergies? Something else? What can I do?

The Solution for Your Contact Lens Care Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. But this is not a good idea.

6 Reasons to Wear Great Sunglasses

7 Tips for Your Best Eye Exam Here's the scoop--straight from an eye doctor--on getting your best eye exam ever!

Why You Shouldn't Try to Get By with Just Contact Lenses You're asking for problems if you only have contact lenses without a backup pair of glasses.

The Lowdown on Low Vision Are you familiar with the term low vision? Do you have low vision?

Why Dilation Reversal Drops Are Not Currently an Option Have you ever wondered what happened to those dilation reversal drops? Here's the scoop...

Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Your Eyes Is it worth the risk to have cataract surgery when I have macular degeneration?

Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and You Is it worth the risk to have cataract surgery when I have macular degeneration?

Eye Safety for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Mark your Calendars!!! On Monday, April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible across the entire continental United States and most of Canada. But looking directly at the sun when it is not completely covered is unsafe. Here are some tips to protect your eyes.

12 Terrible Eye Jokes Warning...these jokes will probably make you roll your eyes so hard.

Why Are My Eyes Red? There are many causes of red or pink eyes. Learn more...

What to Know Before Your First Eye Injection Will you soon be receiving your first shot in the eye? Here's what to expect.

Blepharitis, a Common Eye Condition Do you suffer from red, itchy, swollen eyelids? Learn what might be causing this and what your options might be.

Pregnancy Can Change Your Eyes Everyone knows that pregnancy changes a lot of things in the body, but did you know it can affect your eyes, too?

When Your Contacts Are No Longer Cutting It If you're hitting a certain age and your contacts just aren't cutting it any more, this article is for you!

Help for Those with Low Vision What can be done to help someone with low vision?

Basics of Macular Degeneration You probably know someone who has Macular Degeneration. But do you know what that diagnosis means?

Try saying Intraoperative Aberrometry 3 Times Fast! Yes, that is a mouthful, but the concept isn’t quite as hard as the name.

Do You Know About MIGS? Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, can be a great option for many people needing surgery for their glaucoma. But do you know what MIGS is?

How to Make Your Red Eyes Worse Want to know the secret to making your red eyes redder? You might already be doing it without knowing it...

Astigmatism is NOT a Scary Diagnosis For too many people, hearing that they have astigmatism is a terrifying thing. Here's why it shouldn't be...

What is POAG, or Primary Open Angle Glaucoma? Learning that you have glaucoma can be scary, but there are some really good treatment options. Learn more.

Two Common Eye Diseases with Genetic Links Why knowing your families medical eye history can be important...

Two Common Genetic Eye Diseases Why knowing your families medical eye history can be important...

Dry Eye Risk Factors Are you at risk dry eye syndrome? Find out how many of these risk factors you have.

Eye Jokes--Our Gift to You! Q: Why do eye doctors live long lives? A: Because they dilate! Read on for more--you know what you're getting into!

How Shingles Can Affect Your Eye Approximately 1 in 3 Americans will get shingles at some point, a disease that can greatly affect the eye. Learn about what to look for.

Holiday Eye Safety "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" The holidays DO bring additional eye risk--here are some safety tips.

The Importance of Knowing if it Was a Side Effect or a True Allergy Yes, it is extremely important to know if your reaction was a side effect or a true allergy. Find out why!

You Want to Inject My Eye? Part 2 While the idea might make you queasy, eye injections can be an important treatment for certain eye problems.

You Want to Inject My Eye? Part 1 The idea might make a lot of people queasy, but eye injections can be an important treatment for certain eye problems.

What Is 20/20 Vision? We've all heard of "20/20 vision," but what does that term actually mean?

The Leading Cause of Blindness in Working-Age Adults November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Learn about diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.

What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't Health Insurance Cover It? Getting a refraction at your eye doctor’s office is covered by some insurances, but not by all. Learn why.

STOP Fishing Mucous out of Your Eyes! Do you constantly find yourself fishing mucous out of your eyes? You might have mucous fishing syndrome, and this post is for you.

When Your Retina Gets a Wrinkle Did you know that your retina can get a wrinkle, too? Learn about how this happens and the treatment options available.

Costume Contacts Can Make Halloween a Scary Time Fall brings a lot of fun, with Halloween playing a big part in that. But did you know that some Halloween practices could harm your vision? Take Halloween contacts, for instance. Costume contacts vary widely, with everything from monster eyes to goblin eyes to cat eyes to sci-fi or glamour looks. They can be just the added touch you need for that perfect costume. However, some people do not realize that the FDA classifies contact lenses as medical devices that can alter cells of the eye and that can damage the eye if they are not fit properly.

Vision or Health Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--vision insurance versus health insurance. Which should be used when?

Vision Problems After a Concussion or TBI? Are you familiar with the many visual symptoms that can occur after a concussion? If not, this blog post is for you.

What Is This Bump on My Eyelid? As eye care providers, we regularly see all kinds of lumps and bumps on the eyelids. Click to read on about these unwelcome visitors!

My Eyes Feel Like a Desert! Itching. Burning. Watering. Dry. Irritated. These can all be symptoms of the same thing--Dry Eye Syndrome.

Taking Care of Your Child's Eyes When should you have your child's eyes checked and what are we looking for?

Should These Flashes & Floaters Worry Me? Have you recently notices weird flashes and floaters? What is happening?

Texting and Driving = Bad Idea Why is it dangerous to text and drive, even if one is an experienced, careful driver?

Bring Your Glasses to the Eye Doc...Even if You HATE Them! Even if you HATE them...please, please, please bring your glasses to your eye doctor!

ADHD and Your Eyes It's important to know if ADHD symptoms are at least partially eye-related.

Had LASIK? Get a Copy of Your Eye Records ASAP! Learn why having your pre-LASIK records helps your surgeon predict the best replacement lens for your cataract surgery.

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and glaucoma? Learn what studies are showing.

Why Good Sunglasses are a Great Investment Be careful when buying sunglasses at the gas station...

I Think My Reading Glasses Made My Eyes Worse! We hear this a lot -- "I think my new glasses are making my vision worse." Learn what is actually happening...

When Do You NEED Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not really sure you do?

13 MORE Eye Jokes Just for You! If you enjoyed last week's corny eye jokes...this post is for you!

13 MORE Eye Jokes Just for You! If you enjoyed last week's corny eye jokes...this post is for you!

10 Eye Jokes Just for You! Ready for some good eye-rolling jokes? Here you go...

Why Are They Saying I Need to Pay Out-of-Pocket for Cataract Surgery? You’ve been diagnosed with a cataract and the surgeon is telling you that you should consider paying out-of-pocket for certain features. Why isn't the cost all covered?

Is Coffee Good or Bad for My Eyes? So...is coffee good or bad for your eyes? Learn what the research is saying.

What Is a Retinal Vein Occlusion? Have you been told you have a retinal vein occlusion? What does that mean?

I'm 45 and My Contacts No Longer Work for Me! If you're over 40 and struggling to read with contact lenses, this article is for you!

The Power of a Mother's Eyes You may not realize just how much a baby learns from its mother's eyes.

Parkinson's & Your Eyes Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease? Read on for info on how this neurological condition can affect the visual system.

4 Reasons Your Eyelid Might Be Twitching Do you ever have bouts of eyelid twitching? Here are 4 common causes that might be the culprit.

Demodex: The Weird Little Mite Living in Your Eyelashes Yeah, it's kind of gross, but they don't usually hurt anything unless they get out of hand.

How Many of These Bad Contact Lens Habits Are You Guilty Of? Ready to play "Never Have I Ever" with our list of bad contact lens habits?

Are You Asking for Trouble with Your Contacts Care Routine? Nobody WANTS to give themselves eye infections or allergies, yet many people run that risk due to their contact lens care routines. Are you one of them?

Why Frequent Eye Exams Are a MUST If You Take Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus. But if you are taking this drug long-term, it is extremely important to have your eye doctor check your eyes on a regular basis. Learn why...

Eye Safety for the Solar Eclipse Mark your Calendars!!! On Monday, April 8, a solar eclipse will be visible across the entire continental United States and most of Canada. But looking directly at the sun when it is not completely covered is unsafe. Here are some tips to protect your eyes.

9 Fascinating Facts About Green Eyes In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and the “wearin’ of the green,” we thought it would be fun and fitting to share some interesting facts about green…eyes!

The Care & Cleaning of Your Glasses We see so many eye glasses that have been abused--help us spread the word on how to properly take care of eye wear!

Am I Dealing with Allergies, Dry Eye, or Infection? Uh oh. Your eyes are red, but is it allergies, dry eye, infection, or something else?

Screen Time & Your Eyes What are the symptoms of too much screen time for the eye, and how can you combat these symptoms?

What to Do About Those Pesky Floaters Are those new eye floaters driving you nuts? What can be done about them?

My New Glasses Are Too Strong! Have you ever felt your new glasses were too strong, or that something seemed off? The reason might just be neuroplasticity...

Transitions Contact Lenses Are transitioning contact lenses right for you? Learn more.

What You Should Know About MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, can be a great option for many people needing surgery for their glaucoma. Have you heard about it?

What Tests Might You Have During Your Eye Exam? If it's been a while since your last eye exam--or if you've never had one done--it's always nice to know what testing you might have done and what issues the eye doctor looks for.

Your Eyes + Lyme Disease The characteristic rash caused by Lyme disease gets a lot of press, but did you know the disease can also cause a host of eye issues?

How We Test Your Eye Pressure Find out how your eye doctor tests your eye pressure!

Why Do I Need an Eye Exam When I Can See Great?

How to Give the Gift of Sight Did you know that becoming an organ donor could potentially restore sight to a blind person? Millions of people have benefited from corneal transplant surgery.

Optical Jokes--Our Holiday Gift to You! It's time for some holiday eye jokes! Warning--they get cornea and cornea.

What Is a Punctal Plug? What is a punctal plug and why would you need one for your eyes?

These weird spots and jagged lines are scaring me! Ever had black spots or jagged white lines in your vision? You might have had an ocular migraine.

Why Polarized Glasses Are Essential in Winter Why you should be using polarized lenses during this time of year...

Tips for Making Those New Glasses Last No one wants to ruin their glasses brand-new glasses! Here are some tips on keeping yours looking and working great.

4 Good Reasons for Older Adults to Have Regular Eye Exams When it comes to your eyesite, gambling doesn't pay. Learn why it's so important to keep you with eye exams.

Diabetic Retinopathy Must-Knows for Everyone with Diabetes If you're diabetic and don't know about diabetic retinopathy, you should take the time to learn about it today,

Know the 3 F's of Retinal Detachments Are you seeing any of the 3 F’s – flashes, floaters or field cut - in your vision? Learn what to do ASAP!

Don't Play Trick or Treat with Your Eyes Don't let cost trick you into going with cheap, dangerous costume contact lenses.

7 Tips from an Eye Doctor on Getting the Most from Your Exam Straight from the eye doctor's mouth...tips on getting the most out of your exam!

Contact Lens Care 101 Learn the "whys" and the "hows" for keeping your contacts clean and your eyes healthy.

Dropless Cataract Surgery Is Now Available Putting off cataract surgery because you hate the thought of putting drops in your eyes post-op? You might have options now!

The Perfect Frame for You! Need some help figuring out what might take your frame style from so-so to stunning? Here are some general guidelines...

Does Your Child Have Undetected Vision Issues? So many eye problems go undetected in children, who often have no idea they aren't seeing things the same way others do.

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians - What's the Difference? They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician? Learn more now!

Vision Hallucinations and Charles Bonnet Syndrome Having hallucinations? There could be a physical explanation for this...

Help! Is My Eye Bleeding?

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Optical Assets Learn 5 ways to protect your eyesight and minimize injury.

10 Fascinating Facts about the Eye Did you know...ommatophobia is the fear of eyes? Read more!

Why Your Child NEEDS an Eye Exam What are some common eye conditions for which your child should be screened?

Help Your Child See Their Way to a Better School Year Why an eye exam might be the most important test your child takes all year...

The World of Eye Color Ever wonder about eye color? Genetics, medication and cosmetic colored contact lenses can all play a role.

Retinal Detachment - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment It's important to know the 3 "F's" of retinal detachments. Do you know them?

Think of Them as Sunscreen for Your Eyes So many good reasons to wear sunglasses! Here are a few...

Explosion in Fireworks Eye Injuries Fireworks Eye Injuries Have Skyrocketed in Recent Years. Don't be a victim.

Do I Have the Dreaded Pink Eye? Is it really "pink eye" or is it something else? How can you tell?

13 More Super Cornea Optical Jokes Just for You! Please don't hate us for sharing these super corny eye jokes!

What Anesthia Might You Have for Cataract Surgery? Will you remember your cataract surgery? Will you be able to hold still? We answer some common questions.

Why Should I Know What Intraoperative Aberrometry Is? Ever heard of Intraoperative Aberrometry? Here's your chance to learn something new today!

Familiar with the 20-20-20 Rule? A simple rule for better vision and less eye strain...

5 Reasons to Buy Glasses Locally Learn what you might be missing by buying your glasses online!

Eye Liner, Shadow, and Your Dry Eyes If you suffer from dry eyes, it might be time to check your makeup! Here's what to look for...

Eat Your Way to Better Eye Health There is more to complete eye health than just carrots. Are you eating food that promotes the best vision possible?

6 Reasons Sunglasses Are Essential Quick--can you think of 6 good reasons to wear sunglasses?

10 Super Cornea Optical Jokes Just for You! These jokes are practically guaranteed to make you roll your eyes at least once!

How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder Pssst...want to know how to make your red eyes redder? We'll tell you how...

Ways Eyes Can Change During Pregnancy Did you know that pregnancy can change your eyes? No? Read on...

Detecting Alzheimer's Disease through the Eyes? Interested in learning how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye?

The Benefits of Daily Disposables Ever wonder why dailies have taken over the market? Here's the answer!

What Is the Deal with Those Weird Cataract Glasses? Ever wonder why post-cataract patients are wearing those...less-than-fashionable...sunglasses? Here's the scoop.

Bilberry & Macular Degeneration Is bilberry a miracle supplement for your macular degeneration? Learn more about bilberry and why a different supplement is a better choice for your eyes.

What About Cataract Surgery with My Macular Degeneration? Should you have cataract surgery if you also have macular degeneration? We discuss the factors.

Time to Hang Up the Keys? No one wants to hear their eye doctor say that they should stop driving, but ignoring such advice can be deadly.

Love Is in the Air...or Eyes Did you know your eyes play an important role in the expression of love?

Dealing with Macular Degeneration What treatments are available for your AMD? Your doctor will likely recommend one or more of these treatments.

6 Activities That Can Change Your Eye Pressure Can you name 6 activities that can change your eye pressure? You'll be able to after reading this post!

Best Place to Turn for Help for a Red Eye Where should you go if you have a red eye? ER? Eye doctor?

What makes a 'Progressive' Lens Progressive? Ever wonder what makes a "progressive" lens progressive? We'll explain!

Why Having Astigmatism Isn't Usually That Big a Deal For some, learning they have astigmatism is frightening. But astigmatism is really nothing to be scared about.

Just Found Out I Have Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. What Now? Learning that you have glaucoma can be scary, but there are some really good treatment options. Learn more.

Glasses=Need, Contacts=Luxury. What happens if you get an eye infection and you can’t wear your contacts?

Optical Jokes: Our Gift to You! It's time for some holiday eye jokes! Warning--they get cornea and cornea.

Blepharitis 101 Do you suffer from red, itchy, swollen eyelids? Learn about blepharitis and treatment options.

Did You Know You Can Get Freckles in Your Eye? These freckles can't be seen unaided and are usually detected during a routine dilated eye exam.

What to Know Before Your First Eye Injection Need a shot in the eye? Here's what to expect...

Why Do You Have to Touch My Eye or Puff It with Air? Find out why we have an instrument puff or touch your eyeball!

Winter Is Prime Time for Polarized Sunglasses! Pssst...have you heard why it's important to wear polarized sunglasses this time of year?

Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic and not sure what that can mean for your eyes? This article is for you!

Your Vision & Parkinson's Disease Recently diagnosed with Parkinson's? Here are some things to watch for that can affect your vision.

Your Eye & Shingles Did you know Shingles can also affect your eye? That's right, just one eye...

What Happened to Those Dilation Reversal Drops? Have you ever wondered what happened to those dilation reversal drops?

What Is Mucus Fishing Syndrome? Mucus in your eye? Here's what you SHOULDN'T do.

Why Those Cheap Halloween Costume Lenses Aren't Worth the Cost Bargain costume lenses might seem like a good idea...until you end up with an infection, ulcer, or blindness.

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery If you or someone you love has glaucoma, you might be very interested in learning about the new treatments available.

My Eyes Feel Like the Sahara! What can you do when your eyes feel like the Sahara Desert? Know your options...

My Eyeballs Can Get Wrinkles, Too? Ever hear of retinal wrinkles? Learn what can cause them and how they can affect your sight.

Can't Learn to Live with Those Eye Floaters? What options might you have if you just can't learn to live with your vision floaters?

Geriatric Eyes Have you ever wondered what happens to the visual system as we age? What does the term "second sight" mean? What is presbyopia? What are the eyes more susceptible to as the aging process occurs?

Vision Problems Following Concussion Do you know the vision symptoms of a concussion?

Your Child's Eyes & ADHD Did you know a diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam?

Sports and Vision Correction What options are available for you or your child while playing sports? We're glad you asked!

Is an Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School Checklist? What should be #1 on your back-to-school list? Making sure your child can see!

What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't My Health Insurance Cover It? The charges for a refraction exam at your eye doctor’s are covered by some insurances, but not by all. Learn why.

13 More Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day Back by popular demand...or maybe not...here are 13 more jokes full of vitreous humor!

How to Ruin a Fun Day in the Water in One Easy Step Swimming while wearing your contacts might seem like a great idea, but trust us...it's not.

Eye Problems Associated with Lyme Disease Ugh! Did you know that in addition to a host of other problems, Lyme disease can also affect your eyes?

If You've Had LASIK, Get Your Eye Records NOW! Why getting your eye exam records now, might spare you from a poor outcome if you ever need cataract surgery...

Things That Make Your Eye Twitch Can you name 4 things that can cause eye twitching? This article can!

10 Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day Just in time for Father's Day...super cornea Dad Jokes!

What Sunglasses Can Do for You Need a nudge towards getting--or wearing--some quality sunglasses? Here you go!

Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not sure you really need it? Check out this article!

Contact Lens Hygiene 101 Would your contact lens habits pass basic hygiene rules? Find out now!

Is It a Drug Allergy or a Side Effect? Why is it important to know the difference? Find out now!

Are My Reading Glasses Making My Eye Worse? Ever wondered if reading glasses are making your eyes worse? We explain what's happening here.

Science and a Mother's Eyes How does a baby benefit from it's mother's eyes? It's pretty sweet.

Sports and Eye Injuries Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't you.

Health or Vision Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--health insurance and vision insurance. Which should you use when?

Why is there Blood in the Back of My Eye? Have you been told there's blood in the back of your eye? What does that mean?

5 Reasons to Buy Your Glasses Locally Learn what you might be missing by buying your glasses online!

Dry Eyes or Allergies? Or Something Else? Did you know it's important to know what's causing your red eyes? The wrong treatment can make things worse!

Demodex--the Mite that Lives Among Your Eyelashes Ewww...mites living in your eyelash follicles? Yup.

Is My Coffee Addiction Bad for My Eyes? Is coffee good or bad for your eyes? Learn what the research is saying.

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hydroxychloroquine, and Your Eyes It's important to have an eye exam if you'll be taking hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis. Find out why.

What 20/20 Vision Actually Means Does 20/20 vision actually mean you have perfect vision?

11 Bad Contact Lens Habits How many of these 11 things have you done?

I Should Pay Out-of-Pocket for Cataract Surgery Now? Learn why paying out-of-pocket for better lenses during cataract surgery might be the wise thing to do.

Glaucoma & Sleep Apnea Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and glaucoma? Learn what studies are showing.

Hereditary Eye Diseases Do you know which eye diseases can be hereditary? Your eye health might depend on knowing the answer!

Activities That Can Change Your Eye Pressure Can you name 6 activities that can change your eye pressure? You'll be able to after reading this post!

What Tests Might I Have During My Eye Exam? Three tests often make up the core of eye exams. Learn what they are and what they can detect.

Eye Jokes--Our Holiday Gift to You! It’s time for some holiday eye care jokes! Warning: They get cornea and cornea.

Eye Safety During the Holidays "You'll shoot you're eye out, or get a corneal abrasion, or a retinal burn, kid!"

2020 Most Dangerous Toys Be aware of toys that can be unsafe for kid’s eyes! See the 2020 list to avoid here.

Giving the Gift of Sight Did you know that becoming an organ donor can restore sight to a blind person? Millions of people have benefitted from corneal transplant surgery.

Should I Be Scared of My Astigmatism Diagnosis? For some, learning they have astigmatism is frightening. But astigmatism is really nothing to be scared about.

Differing Functions of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?

Sunglasses in the Winter? Now you're telling me I need polarized sunglasses even in the Winter?

What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic? If you don't know about diabetic retinopathy, it's important you learn now.

You Want to Do WHAT to My Eye? Part 2 There are several conditions where getting eye injections can be a helpful treatment. Discover what they are.

You Want to Do WHAT to My Eye? Part 1 There are several conditions where getting eye injections can be a helpful treatment. Discover what they are.

The Scary Cost of Cheap Costume Lenses Bargain Halloween costume contacts can be super expensive in the long run!

Pregnancy and Your Eyes

Top 4 Reasons Every Older Adult Needs Regular Eye Exams Don't gamble with your eyesight! A simple eye exam can often detect and treat 4 common issues that could leave you blind in your golden years.

Hearing That Your Driving Days Are Over No one wants to hear from their eye doctor that it's time to stop driving. But ignoring that advice can be costly.

Visual Hallucinations? It Could Be Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Do you or a loved one experience visual hallucinations? There might be a physical reason for this.

Detecting Alzheimer's though an Eye Exam? Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye.

Dropless Cataract Surgery Need cataract surgery, but hate putting drops in your eyes? There might be new options for you!

Help! I started seeing these floating things! Have you recently started seeing floating things in your vision? Read up about this common condition that happens as we age.

Cataract Surgery and Anesthesia Types Two common questions for cataract surgery -- What type of anesthesia will I have for cataract surgery? How much will I remember?

Intraoperative Aberrometry & Cataract Lens Replacement Selection Lens replacement selection for cataract surgery has come a long ways. Learn more about how we select the right lens for your cataract surgury.

Why Get an Early Eye Exam for Your Young Child? What are some common eye conditions for which your child should be screened?

I'm seeing jagged lines in my vision! Help! What you are experiencing might be an ocular migraine. Learn more about this relatively common condition.

Why Rubbing Your Eyes Is a Mistake We've all done it--rubbing our eyes when they start itching, watering, and driving us crazy. But did you know that rubbing can make your symptoms worse and can cause damage?

My New Glasses Aren't Working for Me It's pretty common for it to take some time to adjust to new glasses. But why is this?

The Wonderful World of Dailies What might be the benefits of switching to daily disposable lenses?

Keeping Your Glasses in Working Order How to Help Your Glasses Go the Distance.

Why a Progressive Lens Might Be Your Best Choice Learn how progressive lenses can help you see better from any distance.

7 Tips for Your Next Eye Exam Pssst!! Here are 7 things you can do to help you get the most out of your next visit to the eye doctor.

The Importance of Quality Sunglasses Need some convincing to buy and wear some quality sunglasses? Here you go!

What Is a Punctal Plug and Why Would I Need One for My Eyes? What is a punctal plug and why would you need one for your eyes?

Mom's Eyes Emotional and social benefits can derived through looking into a mother’s eyes.

Do I Have Eye Allergies? If So, What Can I Do? Is it allergies or something else? And what treatment options do I have?

Want to Know How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder? Did you know there's a surprisingly common way to make your red eyes worse?

Do I Even Need an Exam? Learn why it's essential to get regular eye exams - even if you're not having problems.

Emergency Room Not Usually Best Choice for Red Eye Your eye is red and you're worried. Should you go to the Emergency Room? Probably not. Here are some reasons why.

Texting and Driving? Not a Good Combo. Texting and driving--why's its a bad combination from a visual perspective.

Is My Eye Bleeding? Does it look like your eye is bleeding? Find out what it might be and what can cause it.

Why You Need to Bring Your Current Glasses Even if You Hate Them It's important to take your current glasses to your next eye exam. Find out why.

Can I Have Cataract Surgery if I Have Macular Degeneration? Is it wise to have cataract surgery if you have Macular Degeneration? Learn more today.

What's that lump on my eyelid? "What is this lump on my eyelid, and why won't it go away?"

What Everyone Should Know About Macular Degeneration Do you know the risk factors for macular degeneration and how this disease is detected?

Eye Color and You Ever wonder about eye color? Genetics, medication and cosmetic colored contact lenses play a role.

What is Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery? A new surgical procedure is being used to help treat glaucoma. Learn about how it works.

10 Fun and Fascinating Eye Facts Psst! What to learn 10 fun and fascinating things about your eyes?

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma In the U.S., Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is by far the most common type of Glaucoma we treat.

Happy 2020! Wishing you a 2020 full of 20/20 vision!

Time For Some Holiday Eye Care Jokes It’s time for some holiday eye care jokes! Warning: They get cornea and cornea.

2019 Most Dangerous Toys for Kids Be aware of toys that can be unsafe for kid’s eyes! See the 2019 list to avoid here.

Holiday Eye Safety Tips "You'll shoot you're eye out, or get a corneal abrasion, or a retinal burn, kid!"

5 Reasons to Avoid Internet Eyeglasses 5 Reasons why buying glasses online might cost you.

Why everyone who has had LASIK surgery should get their records NOW Learn why keeping a copy of your LASIK surgery records is important for future visual acuity.

Diabetic Retinopathy--Diagnosis & Treatment Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.

New Transition Contact Lenses Are the new transition contact lenses right for you? Learn more.

Diabetic Retinopathy Basics Learn how diabetes can affect your vision and who could be at risk.

20-20-20 Rule for Better Vision Staring at your computer or phone all day? Learn how the 20-20-20 rule can help your eyes.

Bargain Halloween Contacts? Bargain Halloween costume contacts can be super expensive in the long run!

Mucus Fishing Syndrome Mucus in your eye? Here's what you SHOULDN'T do.

Shingles and Your Eye Why is an eye exam recommended if you have shingles on your upper face?

Lyme Disease And Your Eyes Did you know that Lyme Disease can cause problems with your eyes?

Suspect ADHD? Time for an Eye Exam! Did you know a diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam?

Every Pink Eye Is NOT 'Pink Eye' Do you really have "pink eye?" Learn why a professional diagnosis is important.

Your Meds = Dry Eyes? Eyes feel like the Sahara? Or watering like a fountain? Could it be your meds?

How Parkinson’s Disease Affects the Eye Recently diagnosed with Parkinson's? Here are some things to watch for that can affect your vision.

Macular Mojito and Cataract Cocktails? CHEERS to your ocular health! Discover the fruits and vegetable your eyes crave!

Why Do People Wear Those Big Sunglasses After Cataract Surgery? Do you know why people wear those big sunglasses after cataract surgery? Click here to find out why!

Why do I need glasses if I have contact lenses? What will you do if you get an eye infection and you can’t wear your contacts?

Are My Eyes Changing Colors? Does it seem like your eyes might be changing colors? Find out what might be causing it.

Eye Safety on the 4th of July Fireworks can damage your eyes in a flash. Learn how to protect yourself from danger.

Allergies are one of the most common eye conditions Do your allergies affect your eyes? You're not alone. Learn more about eye allergies and what you can do.

Floater Relief with Lasers Do you have floaters in your vision? Many people often see some degree of floaters for a good portion of their lives but learn to live with them.

Vision Problems Can Happen After A Concussion A concussion can affect your vision. Here are some important symptoms you should be aware of.

Want To See Better? Live a Healthy Lifestyle Living an overall healthy life is good for your eyes. This includes: Maintaining a healthy weight, Eating healthy foods and not smoking.

Through a Mother’s Eyes Emotional and social benefits can derived through looking into a mother’s eyes.

UV Damage in Childhood Did you know 80% of sun exposure in our lives comes in childhood? UV protection with polarized lenses give glare and sun protection.

Why is my eye twitching? What are some of the risk factors that can make your eyelid twitch? Is there anything you can do?

What Kind of Eye Correction Do I Need for Sports? Learn about your options for wearing corrective lenses when playing sports.

What are the risk factors for dry eye? Dry eye affects millions of people. Learn about the risk factors.

Choosing The Right Eyeglass Frames For Your Face Time to buy new eyeglass frames? Learn what might work best with your face shape!

What is a freckle in the back of my eye? Learn what a ‘freckle’ in the back of your eye is and why it should be monitored.

Can Drug For Rheumatoid Arthritis Damage Eyes? It's important to have an eye exam if you'll be taking hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis. Find out why.

What To Expect During An Eye Injection Do you have an eye injection coming up? Here are some possible things to expect.

Do Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Drugs Really Cause Vision Loss? Can erectile dysfunction drugs really cause vision loss? Learn more today.

Which Eye Diseases Run In Families? Learn why it’s important to know if eye problems are something that run in your family.

Health vs Vision Insurance The eye care space unfortunately has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye problems: health insurance and vision insurance.

I Have Macular Degeneration - Should I Take Bilberry? I have macular degeneration – should I take bilberry to help protect my sight? Learn more today.

Love Is in the Air, Love Is in the Eyes Did you know your eyes play an important role in the expression of love?

Sleep Apnea & Glaucoma: There's a Link Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and glaucoma? Learn what studies are showing.

Glaucoma: Occupational Hazard for Musicians? Do you need to make lifestyle changes to help manage glaucoma? Learn more today.

10% of Glaucoma Cases are Closed or Narrow Angle Narrow Angle glaucoma can develop quickly while Closed angle glaucoma develops quickly and is a medical emergency.

90% of Glaucoma Cases are Open Angle Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve. The disease causes the nerve cells at the front of the optic nerve to die, which leads to partial or total vision loss.

Newly Diagnosed with Glaucoma? What Now? In the U.S., Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is by far the most common type of Glaucoma we treat.

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis and Treatment Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.

The Importance of Polarized Eye Wear During The Winter It's important to wear polarized sunglasses in the winter. Find out why.

Eye Safety: The Worst Toys for Kids Be aware of toys that can be unsafe for kid’s eyes: See the list to avoid here

7 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Eye Exam. Learn about the 7 tips for getting the most out of your next eye exam.

Special Ops Eyes, the Vision of our Military Learn how the capture of Bin Laden and cutting edge military advantages come from NVG ocular technology.

Diabetic Retinopathy Explained Learn how diabetes can affect your vision and who could be at risk.

What Testing Might I Have During My Eye Exam? Three tests often make up the core of eye exams. Learn what they are and what they can detect.

Halloween Hazards Halloween contacts can be fun, but also dangerous. Beware of the pitfalls of potential harm.

Laser Treatments Might Help Floaters Do you have floaters in your vision? Many people often see some degree of floaters for a good portion of their lives but learn to live with them.

Seeing one of the 3 F’s Seeing one of the 3 F’s in your vision? Learn what they are and why you need an eye exam.

What Happened To Reversal Drops For Eye Dilation Is there a drug out there that will reverse eye dilation? Find out why.

Are Reading Glasses Making My Eyes Worse? Are reading glasses making your eyesight worse? No, it’s not the glasses. Find out what’s happening.

What does ‘20/20 vision’ actually mean? What does '20/20 vision' mean and how is it measured by eye doctors?

Drug Allergy or Side Effect? Knowing the difference could save your life There is a common misconception that any adverse reaction to a drug is an allergy. That is definitely not the case.

Why am I having Difficulty Adjusting to My New Glasses? It might take some time to adjust to your new glasses prescription. Find out why.

Are My Cosmetics Making My Dry Eye Worse Are your cosmetics making your dry eye condition worse? Find out why.

Why Do I Need an Injection in My Eye? Part 2 Why do I need a shot in my eye? Here are some eye problems that might require an injection as treatment.

Why Do I Need an Injection in My Eye? Learn why your eye doctor might recommend an injection in your eye.

A Child's Vision Educate yourself to understand treatment options, preventative care, and maintain good learning skills in visual development.

Top 4 Reasons You Need Your Eyes Checked More Frequently as You Get Older Learn why it’s important to have your eyes checked more frequently as you age.

Is There Anything I Can do to Stop Getting More Nearsighted? Is there anything you can do to stop getting more nearsighted? See what one doctor has to say.

11 Fun and Fascinating Eye Facts Psst! What to learn 11 fun and fascinating things about your eyes?

When should my child get an eye exam Did you know it’s important to have your child’s eyes examined? Find out why.

Top 6 Reasons To Wear Sunglasses Find out the Top 6 reasons for wearing sunglasses when you’re outside.

Cataract Surgery and Life Expectancy

Geriatric Vision Become aware of aging changes of the eye and learn preventative strategies for good ocular health.

5 reasons not to buy your eyeglasses online While it can be tempting to buy glasses online, it's better to buy them in person from a professional. Find out why.

Why Do I have to Pay Out of Pocket for Cataract Surgery? Learn why paying extra out of pocket for cataract surgery might be the wise thing to do to improve your vision.

Dry Eyes Or Allergies? Which Do I Have? What’s causing your red, itching eyes? Learn how dry eye and allergies can be treated for relief.

Laser Treatment For Floaters Could Help You Do you have floaters in your vision? Many people often see some degree of floaters for a good portion of their lives but learn to live with them.

Newly Diagnosed with Glaucoma? Here are some treatment options. (1) In the U.S., Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is by far the most common type of Glaucoma we treat.

Why you should always bring your current glasses to your eye exam (even if you hate them) It's important to take your current glasses to your next eye exam. Find out why.

Does coffee have an effect on your eyes? Does coffee have an effect on your eyes? Here’s what research is showing.

What Is Refraction And Why Doesn’t Insurance Always Cover It? Does your insurance cover refraction exam at your eye doctor's office?

Safely Viewing The Upcoming Solar Eclipse Don’t miss the August solar eclipse, but be sure to protect your eyes. Here are some tips.

Is Marijuana Good For Treating Glaucoma? Is marijuana recommended for glaucoma treatment? Find out what experts are saying.

Should I Worry About Astigmatism? You hear the word astigmatism regularly, but what is it and how is it treated?

Should I Pay out of Pocket for Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery comes with options, but which one is right for you? Learn about some of your choices.

Are Daily Contact Lenses My Best Choice? Learn how switching to daily contact lenses might be the best solution for your vision needs.

Retinal Detachment - Symptoms, Signs and Treatment It's important to know the 3 "F's" of retinal detachments. Do you know them?

Can an Eye Exam Detect Alzheimer's Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye.

Tips For Holiday Eye Safety (1) Eye safety is important over the holidays. Here are some things you can do to stay safe.

Is it safe to use redness relief eye drops Is it safe to use ‘redness relief’ eye drops regularly? Here’s what you should know.

When Should I Stop Driving? When should you stop driving? Find out what an eye doctor recommends.

What are the most dangerous sports for eye injuries? It’s important to project your eyes from sports-related injuries. Learn what you can do.

Do I need to make any lifestyle changes to help manage my Glaucoma? Do you need to make lifestyle changes to help manage glaucoma? Learn more today.

4th of July: Be safe out there Fireworks can damage your eyes in a flash. Learn how to protect yourself from danger.

What Exactly is Macular Degeneration? Learn about the risk factors for macular degeneration and how it can be detected.

Do's and Don'ts of Contact Lens Care Learn why it's important for your eyes to use the proper contact lens solution.

Keeping your glasses clean Keeping your glasses clean and clear.

Every red eye is not "pink eye" Do you have 'pink eye'? Learn why a professional diagnosis is important.

What can I do for my red and itchy eyelids? Do you suffer from red, itchy, swollen eyelids? Learn what it is and what you can do.

What is a "Progressive" lens and do I need one? Learn how progressive lenses can help you see better from any distance.

The Effects of Obesity on the Eyes and Body Obesity affects 4 out of 10 people.Find out the effect it has on your eyes and your health.

Color my World Understanding color vision is about understanding perception. #thedress

She Blinded me with Science Scientific breakthrough uses new methods to restore blindness with bionic eye

Vision and ADHD An early diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam.

Texting, Driving, and your Vision Texting and driving--why's its a bad combination from a visual perspective.

Giving Back the Gift of Sight Becoming an organ donor restores sight to a blind person. Corneal surgeries have restored vision to millions

Eye Safety: Here Are Some Of The Worst Toys For Kids Be aware of toys that can be unsafe for kid’s eyes: See the list to avoid here

Google Mania: Inside the World of Google Glasses The world of wearable technology impacts healthcare, vision, communication, recreation and more

The Eye of the Tiger, Insight into the Eyesight of Animals Gain insight through the study of insect, squid, bird and shrimp vision and how it relates to our world.

Where Does Eye Color Come From? Ever wonder about eye color? Genetics, medication and cosmetic colored contact lenses play a role.

5 Things to Know About Safety and Your Eyes Learn 5 ways to protect your eyesight and minimize injury through protective eyewear and UV protection.

The Flu, "Achoo", and You Helpful tips to prevent the flu: Hygiene, diet, flu shots, rest and exercise. Know the symptoms and how to treat them.

Here comes the Sun Not all Sunwear is the same. UV protection with polarized lenses give glare and sun protection.

The Impact of Screen Time on Your Eye Sight Screen time can adversely affect your eyes. Eyedrops, lenses and exercises can minimize negative impact on your vision.

5 Reasons to Dilate Your Eye Dilation of your eyes is vital for optimal ocular and systemic health. Learn 5 reasons why you should.

What to Know About Your Children’s Eyes 80% of a child’s learning is linked to vision. Comprehensive exams are vital to healthy eyes and maximized learning.

Why Daily Contacts Are So Popular Ever wonder why everyone seems to be wearing daily disposable lenses now? Here's why!

The Solution for Your Contact Lens Care Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. But this is not a good idea.

Why You Shouldn't Try to Get By with Just Contact Lenses You're asking for problems if you only have contact lenses without a backup pair of glasses.

When Your Contacts Are No Longer Cutting It If you're hitting a certain age and your contacts just aren't cutting it any more, this article is for you!

Costume Contacts Can Make Halloween a Scary Time Fall brings a lot of fun, with Halloween playing a big part in that. But did you know that some Halloween practices could harm your vision? Take Halloween contacts, for instance. Costume contacts vary widely, with everything from monster eyes to goblin eyes to cat eyes to sci-fi or glamour looks. They can be just the added touch you need for that perfect costume. However, some people do not realize that the FDA classifies contact lenses as medical devices that can alter cells of the eye and that can damage the eye if they are not fit properly.

I'm 45 and My Contacts No Longer Work for Me! If you're over 40 and struggling to read with contact lenses, this article is for you!

How Many of These Bad Contact Lens Habits Are You Guilty Of? Ready to play "Never Have I Ever" with our list of bad contact lens habits?

Are You Asking for Trouble with Your Contacts Care Routine? Nobody WANTS to give themselves eye infections or allergies, yet many people run that risk due to their contact lens care routines. Are you one of them?

Transitions Contact Lenses Are transitioning contact lenses right for you? Learn more.

Don't Play Trick or Treat with Your Eyes Don't let cost trick you into going with cheap, dangerous costume contact lenses.

Contact Lens Care 101 Learn the "whys" and the "hows" for keeping your contacts clean and your eyes healthy.

The World of Eye Color Ever wonder about eye color? Genetics, medication and cosmetic colored contact lenses can all play a role.

How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder Pssst...want to know how to make your red eyes redder? We'll tell you how...

The Benefits of Daily Disposables Ever wonder why dailies have taken over the market? Here's the answer!

Why Those Cheap Halloween Costume Lenses Aren't Worth the Cost Bargain costume lenses might seem like a good idea...until you end up with an infection, ulcer, or blindness.

How to Ruin a Fun Day in the Water in One Easy Step Swimming while wearing your contacts might seem like a great idea, but trust us...it's not.

Contact Lens Hygiene 101 Would your contact lens habits pass basic hygiene rules? Find out now!

11 Bad Contact Lens Habits How many of these 11 things have you done?

Should I Be Scared of My Astigmatism Diagnosis? For some, learning they have astigmatism is frightening. But astigmatism is really nothing to be scared about.

The Scary Cost of Cheap Costume Lenses Bargain Halloween costume contacts can be super expensive in the long run!

Pregnancy and Your Eyes

My New Glasses Aren't Working for Me It's pretty common for it to take some time to adjust to new glasses. But why is this?

The Wonderful World of Dailies What might be the benefits of switching to daily disposable lenses?

Help! Growing Older and Can No Longer Read with My Contacts! What can you do when it becomes hard to read while wearing your contact lenses?

Bargain Halloween Contacts? Bargain Halloween costume contacts can be super expensive in the long run!

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians - What's the Difference? They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician? Learn more now!

Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not sure you really need it? Check out this article!

Health or Vision Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--health insurance and vision insurance. Which should you use when?

5 Reasons to Buy Your Glasses Locally Learn what you might be missing by buying your glasses online!

Dry Eyes or Allergies? Or Something Else? Did you know it's important to know what's causing your red eyes? The wrong treatment can make things worse!

Macular Degeneration--What Can Be Done? What treatments are available for your macular degeneration? Your doctor will likely recommend one or more of these treatments.

Your Child & Your Eye Doctor Do you know why it's to have your child’s eyes examined? And when they need it?

What Tests Might I Have During My Eye Exam? Three tests often make up the core of eye exams. Learn what they are and what they can detect.

Differing Functions of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?

Top 4 Reasons Every Older Adult Needs Regular Eye Exams Don't gamble with your eyesight! A simple eye exam can often detect and treat 4 common issues that could leave you blind in your golden years.

Hearing That Your Driving Days Are Over No one wants to hear from their eye doctor that it's time to stop driving. But ignoring that advice can be costly.

Help! I started seeing these floating things! Have you recently started seeing floating things in your vision? Read up about this common condition that happens as we age.

Intraoperative Aberrometry & Cataract Lens Replacement Selection Lens replacement selection for cataract surgery has come a long ways. Learn more about how we select the right lens for your cataract surgury.

In a Flash...Your Eyes & Fireworks Injuries Fireworks can damage your eyes in a flash. Learn how to protect yourself from danger.

7 Tips for Your Next Eye Exam Pssst!! Here are 7 things you can do to help you get the most out of your next visit to the eye doctor.

Do I Even Need an Exam? Learn why it's essential to get regular eye exams - even if you're not having problems.

What is Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery? A new surgical procedure is being used to help treat glaucoma. Learn about how it works.

Every Pink Eye Is NOT 'Pink Eye' Do you really have "pink eye?" Learn why a professional diagnosis is important.

Health vs Vision Insurance The eye care space unfortunately has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye problems: health insurance and vision insurance.

i.Profiler Plus by ZEISS (1) i.Profiler plus® by ZEISS

Thinking about contact lenses? Here are some important things to know (1) Are you considering contacts? Learn how they can improve your vision and how comfortable they can feel.

Learn how cataracts affect your vision (2) Are you concerned a cataract could be affecting your sight? Learn about how cataracts affect your eyes and how they can be treated.

March Is Eye Protection Month (1) Save your sight. No matter what your needs are, we can help you select the right protective eyewear.

Eye Injury Prevention Month (2) Eye injuries can damage vision and even cause blindness, but most can be prevented

Back to School Sale Back to School Sale!

Why Seniors Shouldn't Play Around with Their Eyesite Don't gamble with your eyes--visit your eye doctor as recommended.

What to Know about a Freckle in the Eye Did you know choroidal nevus is the fancy term for a freckle in the back of the eye?

The Eye as an Indicator of Alzheimer's? Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease through this common eye test.

Catch These Vision Conditions Early Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Convergence Insufficiency...big conditions that can affect your little person's eyes and brain.

This Might Just Be the Most Important Test Your Child Will Take Make sure an eye exam is on your child's back-to-school checklist! Here's why...

7 Tips for Your Best Eye Exam Here's the scoop--straight from an eye doctor--on getting your best eye exam ever!

Why Dilation Reversal Drops Are Not Currently an Option Have you ever wondered what happened to those dilation reversal drops? Here's the scoop...

Why Are My Eyes Red? There are many causes of red or pink eyes. Learn more...

Help for Those with Low Vision What can be done to help someone with low vision?

Basics of Macular Degeneration You probably know someone who has Macular Degeneration. But do you know what that diagnosis means?

Two Common Eye Diseases with Genetic Links Why knowing your families medical eye history can be important...

Two Common Genetic Eye Diseases Why knowing your families medical eye history can be important...

What Is 20/20 Vision? We've all heard of "20/20 vision," but what does that term actually mean?

What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't Health Insurance Cover It? Getting a refraction at your eye doctor’s office is covered by some insurances, but not by all. Learn why.

Vision or Health Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--vision insurance versus health insurance. Which should be used when?

Vision Problems After a Concussion or TBI? Are you familiar with the many visual symptoms that can occur after a concussion? If not, this blog post is for you.

My Eyes Feel Like a Desert! Itching. Burning. Watering. Dry. Irritated. These can all be symptoms of the same thing--Dry Eye Syndrome.

Taking Care of Your Child's Eyes When should you have your child's eyes checked and what are we looking for?

Should These Flashes & Floaters Worry Me? Have you recently notices weird flashes and floaters? What is happening?

Bring Your Glasses to the Eye Doc...Even if You HATE Them! Even if you HATE them...please, please, please bring your glasses to your eye doctor!

ADHD and Your Eyes It's important to know if ADHD symptoms are at least partially eye-related.

Options for Vision Correction While Playing Sports What options are available for you or your child while playing sports? We're glad you asked!

Why Frequent Eye Exams Are a MUST If You Take Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus. But if you are taking this drug long-term, it is extremely important to have your eye doctor check your eyes on a regular basis. Learn why...

Am I Dealing with Allergies, Dry Eye, or Infection? Uh oh. Your eyes are red, but is it allergies, dry eye, infection, or something else?

My New Glasses Are Too Strong! Have you ever felt your new glasses were too strong, or that something seemed off? The reason might just be neuroplasticity...

What Tests Might You Have During Your Eye Exam? If it's been a while since your last eye exam--or if you've never had one done--it's always nice to know what testing you might have done and what issues the eye doctor looks for.

How We Test Your Eye Pressure Find out how your eye doctor tests your eye pressure!

Why Do I Need an Eye Exam When I Can See Great?

4 Good Reasons for Older Adults to Have Regular Eye Exams When it comes to your eyesite, gambling doesn't pay. Learn why it's so important to keep you with eye exams.

Diabetic Retinopathy Must-Knows for Everyone with Diabetes If you're diabetic and don't know about diabetic retinopathy, you should take the time to learn about it today,

Know the 3 F's of Retinal Detachments Are you seeing any of the 3 F’s – flashes, floaters or field cut - in your vision? Learn what to do ASAP!

7 Tips from an Eye Doctor on Getting the Most from Your Exam Straight from the eye doctor's mouth...tips on getting the most out of your exam!

Does Your Child Have Undetected Vision Issues? So many eye problems go undetected in children, who often have no idea they aren't seeing things the same way others do.

Vision Hallucinations and Charles Bonnet Syndrome Having hallucinations? There could be a physical explanation for this...

Why Your Child NEEDS an Eye Exam What are some common eye conditions for which your child should be screened?

Help Your Child See Their Way to a Better School Year Why an eye exam might be the most important test your child takes all year...

Do I Have the Dreaded Pink Eye? Is it really "pink eye" or is it something else? How can you tell?

Detecting Alzheimer's Disease through the Eyes? Interested in learning how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye?

Time to Hang Up the Keys? No one wants to hear their eye doctor say that they should stop driving, but ignoring such advice can be deadly.

Best Place to Turn for Help for a Red Eye Where should you go if you have a red eye? ER? Eye doctor?

Just Found Out I Have Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. What Now? Learning that you have glaucoma can be scary, but there are some really good treatment options. Learn more.

Did You Know You Can Get Freckles in Your Eye? These freckles can't be seen unaided and are usually detected during a routine dilated eye exam.

Why Do You Have to Touch My Eye or Puff It with Air? Find out why we have an instrument puff or touch your eyeball!

Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic and not sure what that can mean for your eyes? This article is for you!

Your Eye & Shingles Did you know Shingles can also affect your eye? That's right, just one eye...

What Happened to Those Dilation Reversal Drops? Have you ever wondered what happened to those dilation reversal drops?

What Is Mucus Fishing Syndrome? Mucus in your eye? Here's what you SHOULDN'T do.

My Eyes Feel Like the Sahara! What can you do when your eyes feel like the Sahara Desert? Know your options...

My Eyeballs Can Get Wrinkles, Too? Ever hear of retinal wrinkles? Learn what can cause them and how they can affect your sight.

Geriatric Eyes Have you ever wondered what happens to the visual system as we age? What does the term "second sight" mean? What is presbyopia? What are the eyes more susceptible to as the aging process occurs?

Vision Problems Following Concussion Do you know the vision symptoms of a concussion?

Your Child's Eyes & ADHD Did you know a diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam?

Is an Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School Checklist? What should be #1 on your back-to-school list? Making sure your child can see!

What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't My Health Insurance Cover It? The charges for a refraction exam at your eye doctor’s are covered by some insurances, but not by all. Learn why.

If You've Had LASIK, Get Your Eye Records NOW! Why getting your eye exam records now, might spare you from a poor outcome if you ever need cataract surgery...

Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not sure you really need it? Check out this article!

Health or Vision Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--health insurance and vision insurance. Which should you use when?

Demodex--the Mite that Lives Among Your Eyelashes Ewww...mites living in your eyelash follicles? Yup.

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hydroxychloroquine, and Your Eyes It's important to have an eye exam if you'll be taking hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis. Find out why.

What 20/20 Vision Actually Means Does 20/20 vision actually mean you have perfect vision?

Macular Degeneration--What Can Be Done? What treatments are available for your macular degeneration? Your doctor will likely recommend one or more of these treatments.

Your Child & Your Eye Doctor Do you know why it's to have your child’s eyes examined? And when they need it?

Hereditary Eye Diseases Do you know which eye diseases can be hereditary? Your eye health might depend on knowing the answer!

What Tests Might I Have During My Eye Exam? Three tests often make up the core of eye exams. Learn what they are and what they can detect.

Should I Be Scared of My Astigmatism Diagnosis? For some, learning they have astigmatism is frightening. But astigmatism is really nothing to be scared about.

What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic? If you don't know about diabetic retinopathy, it's important you learn now.

Pregnancy and Your Eyes

Top 4 Reasons Every Older Adult Needs Regular Eye Exams Don't gamble with your eyesight! A simple eye exam can often detect and treat 4 common issues that could leave you blind in your golden years.

Hearing That Your Driving Days Are Over No one wants to hear from their eye doctor that it's time to stop driving. But ignoring that advice can be costly.

Visual Hallucinations? It Could Be Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Do you or a loved one experience visual hallucinations? There might be a physical reason for this.

Detecting Alzheimer's though an Eye Exam? Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye.

Help! I started seeing these floating things! Have you recently started seeing floating things in your vision? Read up about this common condition that happens as we age.

Why Get an Early Eye Exam for Your Young Child? What are some common eye conditions for which your child should be screened?

My New Glasses Aren't Working for Me It's pretty common for it to take some time to adjust to new glasses. But why is this?

The Wonderful World of Dailies What might be the benefits of switching to daily disposable lenses?

7 Tips for Your Next Eye Exam Pssst!! Here are 7 things you can do to help you get the most out of your next visit to the eye doctor.

Do I Even Need an Exam? Learn why it's essential to get regular eye exams - even if you're not having problems.

Emergency Room Not Usually Best Choice for Red Eye Your eye is red and you're worried. Should you go to the Emergency Room? Probably not. Here are some reasons why.

Why You Need to Bring Your Current Glasses Even if You Hate Them It's important to take your current glasses to your next eye exam. Find out why.

What's that lump on my eyelid? "What is this lump on my eyelid, and why won't it go away?"

What Everyone Should Know About Macular Degeneration Do you know the risk factors for macular degeneration and how this disease is detected?

Diabetic Retinopathy--Diagnosis & Treatment Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic Retinopathy Basics Learn how diabetes can affect your vision and who could be at risk.

Shingles and Your Eye Why is an eye exam recommended if you have shingles on your upper face?

Suspect ADHD? Time for an Eye Exam! Did you know a diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam?

What Testing Might I Have During My Eye Exam? Three tests often make up the core of eye exams. Learn what they are and what they can detect.

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete! Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

Frame Your Face Need some help figuring out what might take your frame style from okay to ooh la la? Here are some general guidelines...

6 Reasons to Wear Great Sunglasses

Why You Shouldn't Try to Get By with Just Contact Lenses You're asking for problems if you only have contact lenses without a backup pair of glasses.

Bring Your Glasses to the Eye Doc...Even if You HATE Them! Even if you HATE them...please, please, please bring your glasses to your eye doctor!

Options for Vision Correction While Playing Sports What options are available for you or your child while playing sports? We're glad you asked!

The Care & Cleaning of Your Glasses We see so many eye glasses that have been abused--help us spread the word on how to properly take care of eye wear!

Why Polarized Glasses Are Essential in Winter Why you should be using polarized lenses during this time of year...

Tips for Making Those New Glasses Last No one wants to ruin their glasses brand-new glasses! Here are some tips on keeping yours looking and working great.

The Perfect Frame for You! Need some help figuring out what might take your frame style from so-so to stunning? Here are some general guidelines...

Think of Them as Sunscreen for Your Eyes So many good reasons to wear sunglasses! Here are a few...

5 Reasons to Buy Glasses Locally Learn what you might be missing by buying your glasses online!

What Is the Deal with Those Weird Cataract Glasses? Ever wonder why post-cataract patients are wearing those...less-than-fashionable...sunglasses? Here's the scoop.

What makes a 'Progressive' Lens Progressive? Ever wonder what makes a "progressive" lens progressive? We'll explain!

Glasses=Need, Contacts=Luxury. What happens if you get an eye infection and you can’t wear your contacts?

5 Reasons to Buy Your Glasses Locally Learn what you might be missing by buying your glasses online!

Sunglasses in the Winter? Now you're telling me I need polarized sunglasses even in the Winter?

The Scary Cost of Cheap Costume Lenses Bargain Halloween costume contacts can be super expensive in the long run!

Pregnancy and Your Eyes

My New Glasses Aren't Working for Me It's pretty common for it to take some time to adjust to new glasses. But why is this?

6 Reasons Sunglasses Are Essential In addition to looking great, sunglasses are an essential health accessory.

Keeping Your Glasses in Working Order How to Help Your Glasses Go the Distance.

Why a Progressive Lens Might Be Your Best Choice Learn how progressive lenses can help you see better from any distance.

The Importance of Quality Sunglasses Need some convincing to buy and wear some quality sunglasses? Here you go!

Why You Need to Bring Your Current Glasses Even if You Hate Them It's important to take your current glasses to your next eye exam. Find out why.

5 Reasons to Avoid Internet Eyeglasses 5 Reasons why buying glasses online might cost you.

Why Seniors Shouldn't Play Around with Their Eyesite Don't gamble with your eyes--visit your eye doctor as recommended.

What to Know about a Freckle in the Eye Did you know choroidal nevus is the fancy term for a freckle in the back of the eye?

The Eye as an Indicator of Alzheimer's? Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease through this common eye test.

Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Your Eyes Want to learn how pregnancy can affect the eyes? Read on...

10 Eye-Opening Eye Facts Did you know...your eyes can get sunburned? Read more!

Meds That Can Make Your Eyes Drier Do you have dry eye? Read on to see if some of your meds could be contributing...

The 20-20-20 Rule The 20-20-20 guideline can help provide better vision and less eye strain...

Signs of Retinal Detachment -- the 3 F's Knowing and recognizing the 3 F’s – flashes, floaters and field cut - could help save your eyesight in the future.

Catch These Vision Conditions Early Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Convergence Insufficiency...big conditions that can affect your little person's eyes and brain.

Healthy Life, Healthy Eyes There is more to complete eye health than just carrots. Take a look at some more easy-to-add foods that can assist with keeping your eyes healthy!

This Might Just Be the Most Important Test Your Child Will Take Make sure an eye exam is on your child's back-to-school checklist! Here's why...

Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Visual Hallucinations If you or someone you love has impaired vision and visual hallucinations, it might be Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Learn more...

Your Makeup Could Be Drying Out Your Eyes Eye liner, mascara, eye shadow--could these beauty products be making your eyes feel worse?

What You Should Know About Intraoperative Aberrometry Before Your Cataract Surgery Ever heard of Intraoperative Aberrometry? If cataract surgery is in your future, here's some important info...

What Is Causing My Eyes to Change Color? Are your eyes changing color? Here are a couple benign reasons that might be happening.

The Lowdown on Low Vision Are you familiar with the term low vision? Do you have low vision?

Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Your Eyes Is it worth the risk to have cataract surgery when I have macular degeneration?

Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and You Is it worth the risk to have cataract surgery when I have macular degeneration?

Why Are My Eyes Red? There are many causes of red or pink eyes. Learn more...

What to Know Before Your First Eye Injection Will you soon be receiving your first shot in the eye? Here's what to expect.

Blepharitis, a Common Eye Condition Do you suffer from red, itchy, swollen eyelids? Learn what might be causing this and what your options might be.

Pregnancy Can Change Your Eyes Everyone knows that pregnancy changes a lot of things in the body, but did you know it can affect your eyes, too?

Basics of Macular Degeneration You probably know someone who has Macular Degeneration. But do you know what that diagnosis means?

Try saying Intraoperative Aberrometry 3 Times Fast! Yes, that is a mouthful, but the concept isn’t quite as hard as the name.

Do You Know About MIGS? Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, can be a great option for many people needing surgery for their glaucoma. But do you know what MIGS is?

How to Make Your Red Eyes Worse Want to know the secret to making your red eyes redder? You might already be doing it without knowing it...

Astigmatism is NOT a Scary Diagnosis For too many people, hearing that they have astigmatism is a terrifying thing. Here's why it shouldn't be...

What is POAG, or Primary Open Angle Glaucoma? Learning that you have glaucoma can be scary, but there are some really good treatment options. Learn more.

Two Common Eye Diseases with Genetic Links Why knowing your families medical eye history can be important...

Two Common Genetic Eye Diseases Why knowing your families medical eye history can be important...

Dry Eye Risk Factors Are you at risk dry eye syndrome? Find out how many of these risk factors you have.

How Shingles Can Affect Your Eye Approximately 1 in 3 Americans will get shingles at some point, a disease that can greatly affect the eye. Learn about what to look for.

The Importance of Knowing if it Was a Side Effect or a True Allergy Yes, it is extremely important to know if your reaction was a side effect or a true allergy. Find out why!

You Want to Inject My Eye? Part 2 While the idea might make you queasy, eye injections can be an important treatment for certain eye problems.

You Want to Inject My Eye? Part 1 The idea might make a lot of people queasy, but eye injections can be an important treatment for certain eye problems.

The Leading Cause of Blindness in Working-Age Adults November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Learn about diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.

STOP Fishing Mucous out of Your Eyes! Do you constantly find yourself fishing mucous out of your eyes? You might have mucous fishing syndrome, and this post is for you.

When Your Retina Gets a Wrinkle Did you know that your retina can get a wrinkle, too? Learn about how this happens and the treatment options available.

Vision or Health Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--vision insurance versus health insurance. Which should be used when?

Vision Problems After a Concussion or TBI? Are you familiar with the many visual symptoms that can occur after a concussion? If not, this blog post is for you.

What Is This Bump on My Eyelid? As eye care providers, we regularly see all kinds of lumps and bumps on the eyelids. Click to read on about these unwelcome visitors!

My Eyes Feel Like a Desert! Itching. Burning. Watering. Dry. Irritated. These can all be symptoms of the same thing--Dry Eye Syndrome.

Taking Care of Your Child's Eyes When should you have your child's eyes checked and what are we looking for?

Should These Flashes & Floaters Worry Me? Have you recently notices weird flashes and floaters? What is happening?

Had LASIK? Get a Copy of Your Eye Records ASAP! Learn why having your pre-LASIK records helps your surgeon predict the best replacement lens for your cataract surgery.

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and glaucoma? Learn what studies are showing.

I Think My Reading Glasses Made My Eyes Worse! We hear this a lot -- "I think my new glasses are making my vision worse." Learn what is actually happening...

When Do You NEED Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not really sure you do?

Is Coffee Good or Bad for My Eyes? So...is coffee good or bad for your eyes? Learn what the research is saying.

Parkinson's & Your Eyes Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease? Read on for info on how this neurological condition can affect the visual system.

4 Reasons Your Eyelid Might Be Twitching Do you ever have bouts of eyelid twitching? Here are 4 common causes that might be the culprit.

Demodex: The Weird Little Mite Living in Your Eyelashes Yeah, it's kind of gross, but they don't usually hurt anything unless they get out of hand.

Why Frequent Eye Exams Are a MUST If You Take Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus. But if you are taking this drug long-term, it is extremely important to have your eye doctor check your eyes on a regular basis. Learn why...

Am I Dealing with Allergies, Dry Eye, or Infection? Uh oh. Your eyes are red, but is it allergies, dry eye, infection, or something else?

Screen Time & Your Eyes What are the symptoms of too much screen time for the eye, and how can you combat these symptoms?

What to Do About Those Pesky Floaters Are those new eye floaters driving you nuts? What can be done about them?

What You Should Know About MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, can be a great option for many people needing surgery for their glaucoma. Have you heard about it?

What Tests Might You Have During Your Eye Exam? If it's been a while since your last eye exam--or if you've never had one done--it's always nice to know what testing you might have done and what issues the eye doctor looks for.

Your Eyes + Lyme Disease The characteristic rash caused by Lyme disease gets a lot of press, but did you know the disease can also cause a host of eye issues?

Why Do I Need an Eye Exam When I Can See Great?

What Is a Punctal Plug? What is a punctal plug and why would you need one for your eyes?

These weird spots and jagged lines are scaring me! Ever had black spots or jagged white lines in your vision? You might have had an ocular migraine.

4 Good Reasons for Older Adults to Have Regular Eye Exams When it comes to your eyesite, gambling doesn't pay. Learn why it's so important to keep you with eye exams.

Diabetic Retinopathy Must-Knows for Everyone with Diabetes If you're diabetic and don't know about diabetic retinopathy, you should take the time to learn about it today,

Know the 3 F's of Retinal Detachments Are you seeing any of the 3 F’s – flashes, floaters or field cut - in your vision? Learn what to do ASAP!

7 Tips from an Eye Doctor on Getting the Most from Your Exam Straight from the eye doctor's mouth...tips on getting the most out of your exam!

Dropless Cataract Surgery Is Now Available Putting off cataract surgery because you hate the thought of putting drops in your eyes post-op? You might have options now!

Does Your Child Have Undetected Vision Issues? So many eye problems go undetected in children, who often have no idea they aren't seeing things the same way others do.

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians - What's the Difference? They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician? Learn more now!

Vision Hallucinations and Charles Bonnet Syndrome Having hallucinations? There could be a physical explanation for this...

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Optical Assets Learn 5 ways to protect your eyesight and minimize injury.

Why Your Child NEEDS an Eye Exam What are some common eye conditions for which your child should be screened?

The World of Eye Color Ever wonder about eye color? Genetics, medication and cosmetic colored contact lenses can all play a role.

Retinal Detachment - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment It's important to know the 3 "F's" of retinal detachments. Do you know them?

Do I Have the Dreaded Pink Eye? Is it really "pink eye" or is it something else? How can you tell?

What Anesthia Might You Have for Cataract Surgery? Will you remember your cataract surgery? Will you be able to hold still? We answer some common questions.

Why Should I Know What Intraoperative Aberrometry Is? Ever heard of Intraoperative Aberrometry? Here's your chance to learn something new today!

Familiar with the 20-20-20 Rule? A simple rule for better vision and less eye strain...

Eye Liner, Shadow, and Your Dry Eyes If you suffer from dry eyes, it might be time to check your makeup! Here's what to look for...

Eat Your Way to Better Eye Health There is more to complete eye health than just carrots. Are you eating food that promotes the best vision possible?

How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder Pssst...want to know how to make your red eyes redder? We'll tell you how...

Ways Eyes Can Change During Pregnancy Did you know that pregnancy can change your eyes? No? Read on...

Detecting Alzheimer's Disease through the Eyes? Interested in learning how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye?

Bilberry & Macular Degeneration Is bilberry a miracle supplement for your macular degeneration? Learn more about bilberry and why a different supplement is a better choice for your eyes.

What About Cataract Surgery with My Macular Degeneration? Should you have cataract surgery if you also have macular degeneration? We discuss the factors.

Time to Hang Up the Keys? No one wants to hear their eye doctor say that they should stop driving, but ignoring such advice can be deadly.

Dealing with Macular Degeneration What treatments are available for your AMD? Your doctor will likely recommend one or more of these treatments.

6 Activities That Can Change Your Eye Pressure Can you name 6 activities that can change your eye pressure? You'll be able to after reading this post!

Best Place to Turn for Help for a Red Eye Where should you go if you have a red eye? ER? Eye doctor?

Why Having Astigmatism Isn't Usually That Big a Deal For some, learning they have astigmatism is frightening. But astigmatism is really nothing to be scared about.

Just Found Out I Have Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. What Now? Learning that you have glaucoma can be scary, but there are some really good treatment options. Learn more.

Glasses=Need, Contacts=Luxury. What happens if you get an eye infection and you can’t wear your contacts?

Blepharitis 101 Do you suffer from red, itchy, swollen eyelids? Learn about blepharitis and treatment options.

Did You Know You Can Get Freckles in Your Eye? These freckles can't be seen unaided and are usually detected during a routine dilated eye exam.

What to Know Before Your First Eye Injection Need a shot in the eye? Here's what to expect...

Why Do You Have to Touch My Eye or Puff It with Air? Find out why we have an instrument puff or touch your eyeball!

Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic and not sure what that can mean for your eyes? This article is for you!

Your Vision & Parkinson's Disease Recently diagnosed with Parkinson's? Here are some things to watch for that can affect your vision.

Your Eye & Shingles Did you know Shingles can also affect your eye? That's right, just one eye...

What Happened to Those Dilation Reversal Drops? Have you ever wondered what happened to those dilation reversal drops?

What Is Mucus Fishing Syndrome? Mucus in your eye? Here's what you SHOULDN'T do.

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery If you or someone you love has glaucoma, you might be very interested in learning about the new treatments available.

My Eyes Feel Like the Sahara! What can you do when your eyes feel like the Sahara Desert? Know your options...

My Eyeballs Can Get Wrinkles, Too? Ever hear of retinal wrinkles? Learn what can cause them and how they can affect your sight.

Can't Learn to Live with Those Eye Floaters? What options might you have if you just can't learn to live with your vision floaters?

Geriatric Eyes Have you ever wondered what happens to the visual system as we age? What does the term "second sight" mean? What is presbyopia? What are the eyes more susceptible to as the aging process occurs?

Vision Problems Following Concussion Do you know the vision symptoms of a concussion?

Your Child's Eyes & ADHD Did you know a diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam?

What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't My Health Insurance Cover It? The charges for a refraction exam at your eye doctor’s are covered by some insurances, but not by all. Learn why.

How to Ruin a Fun Day in the Water in One Easy Step Swimming while wearing your contacts might seem like a great idea, but trust us...it's not.

Eye Problems Associated with Lyme Disease Ugh! Did you know that in addition to a host of other problems, Lyme disease can also affect your eyes?

Things That Make Your Eye Twitch Can you name 4 things that can cause eye twitching? This article can!

What Sunglasses Can Do for You Need a nudge towards getting--or wearing--some quality sunglasses? Here you go!

Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not sure you really need it? Check out this article!

Is It a Drug Allergy or a Side Effect? Why is it important to know the difference? Find out now!

Are My Reading Glasses Making My Eye Worse? Ever wondered if reading glasses are making your eyes worse? We explain what's happening here.

Sports and Eye Injuries Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't you.

Health or Vision Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--health insurance and vision insurance. Which should you use when?

Dry Eyes or Allergies? Or Something Else? Did you know it's important to know what's causing your red eyes? The wrong treatment can make things worse!

Demodex--the Mite that Lives Among Your Eyelashes Ewww...mites living in your eyelash follicles? Yup.

Is My Coffee Addiction Bad for My Eyes? Is coffee good or bad for your eyes? Learn what the research is saying.

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hydroxychloroquine, and Your Eyes It's important to have an eye exam if you'll be taking hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis. Find out why.

11 Bad Contact Lens Habits How many of these 11 things have you done?

I Should Pay Out-of-Pocket for Cataract Surgery Now? Learn why paying out-of-pocket for better lenses during cataract surgery might be the wise thing to do.

Macular Degeneration--What Can Be Done? What treatments are available for your macular degeneration? Your doctor will likely recommend one or more of these treatments.

Your Child & Your Eye Doctor Do you know why it's to have your child’s eyes examined? And when they need it?

Glaucoma & Sleep Apnea Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and glaucoma? Learn what studies are showing.

Hereditary Eye Diseases Do you know which eye diseases can be hereditary? Your eye health might depend on knowing the answer!

Activities That Can Change Your Eye Pressure Can you name 6 activities that can change your eye pressure? You'll be able to after reading this post!

What Tests Might I Have During My Eye Exam? Three tests often make up the core of eye exams. Learn what they are and what they can detect.

Giving the Gift of Sight Did you know that becoming an organ donor can restore sight to a blind person? Millions of people have benefitted from corneal transplant surgery.

Differing Functions of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?

What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic? If you don't know about diabetic retinopathy, it's important you learn now.

You Want to Do WHAT to My Eye? Part 2 There are several conditions where getting eye injections can be a helpful treatment. Discover what they are.

You Want to Do WHAT to My Eye? Part 1 There are several conditions where getting eye injections can be a helpful treatment. Discover what they are.

Pregnancy and Your Eyes

Top 4 Reasons Every Older Adult Needs Regular Eye Exams Don't gamble with your eyesight! A simple eye exam can often detect and treat 4 common issues that could leave you blind in your golden years.

Visual Hallucinations? It Could Be Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Do you or a loved one experience visual hallucinations? There might be a physical reason for this.

Detecting Alzheimer's though an Eye Exam? Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye.

Dropless Cataract Surgery Need cataract surgery, but hate putting drops in your eyes? There might be new options for you!

Help! I started seeing these floating things! Have you recently started seeing floating things in your vision? Read up about this common condition that happens as we age.

Cataract Surgery and Anesthesia Types Two common questions for cataract surgery -- What type of anesthesia will I have for cataract surgery? How much will I remember?

Intraoperative Aberrometry & Cataract Lens Replacement Selection Lens replacement selection for cataract surgery has come a long ways. Learn more about how we select the right lens for your cataract surgury.

Why Get an Early Eye Exam for Your Young Child? What are some common eye conditions for which your child should be screened?

I'm seeing jagged lines in my vision! Help! What you are experiencing might be an ocular migraine. Learn more about this relatively common condition.

Why Rubbing Your Eyes Is a Mistake We've all done it--rubbing our eyes when they start itching, watering, and driving us crazy. But did you know that rubbing can make your symptoms worse and can cause damage?

What Is a Punctal Plug and Why Would I Need One for My Eyes? What is a punctal plug and why would you need one for your eyes?

Do I Have Eye Allergies? If So, What Can I Do? Is it allergies or something else? And what treatment options do I have?

Want to Know How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder? Did you know there's a surprisingly common way to make your red eyes worse?

Do I Even Need an Exam? Learn why it's essential to get regular eye exams - even if you're not having problems.

Emergency Room Not Usually Best Choice for Red Eye Your eye is red and you're worried. Should you go to the Emergency Room? Probably not. Here are some reasons why.

Can I Have Cataract Surgery if I Have Macular Degeneration? Is it wise to have cataract surgery if you have Macular Degeneration? Learn more today.

What's that lump on my eyelid? "What is this lump on my eyelid, and why won't it go away?"

What Everyone Should Know About Macular Degeneration Do you know the risk factors for macular degeneration and how this disease is detected?

What is Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery? A new surgical procedure is being used to help treat glaucoma. Learn about how it works.

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma In the U.S., Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is by far the most common type of Glaucoma we treat.

Holiday Eye Safety Tips "You'll shoot you're eye out, or get a corneal abrasion, or a retinal burn, kid!"

Why everyone who has had LASIK surgery should get their records NOW Learn why keeping a copy of your LASIK surgery records is important for future visual acuity.

Diabetic Retinopathy--Diagnosis & Treatment Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic Retinopathy Basics Learn how diabetes can affect your vision and who could be at risk.

Shingles and Your Eye Why is an eye exam recommended if you have shingles on your upper face?

Suspect ADHD? Time for an Eye Exam! Did you know a diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam?

Every Pink Eye Is NOT 'Pink Eye' Do you really have "pink eye?" Learn why a professional diagnosis is important.

Your Meds = Dry Eyes? Eyes feel like the Sahara? Or watering like a fountain? Could it be your meds?

Why Do I Need an Injection in My Eye? Part 2 Why do I need a shot in my eye? Here are some eye problems that might require an injection as treatment.

Why Do I Need an Injection in My Eye? Learn why your eye doctor might recommend an injection in your eye.

Can an Eye Exam Detect Alzheimer's Learn how scientists are trying to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier by examining the eye.

20-20-20 Rule for Better Vision Staring at your computer or phone all day? Learn how the 20-20-20 rule can help your eyes.

Bargain Halloween Contacts? Bargain Halloween costume contacts can be super expensive in the long run!

Shingles and Your Eye Why is an eye exam recommended if you have shingles on your upper face?

Suspect ADHD? Time for an Eye Exam! Did you know a diagnosis of ADHD can be provided through an eye exam?

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete! Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

Protect the Eyes of Your Young Athlete Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't someone you love.

Why Glasses in the Winter Are a Must Do you wear sunglasses in the Winter? Here's why you should...

Ummm...Why are you wearing those? Ever wonder why post-cataract patients are wearing those...less-than-fashionable...sunglasses? We shed some light on this...

Frame Your Face Need some help figuring out what might take your frame style from okay to ooh la la? Here are some general guidelines...

6 Reasons to Wear Great Sunglasses

The Lowdown on Low Vision Are you familiar with the term low vision? Do you have low vision?

Help for Those with Low Vision What can be done to help someone with low vision?

Vision or Health Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--vision insurance versus health insurance. Which should be used when?

Bring Your Glasses to the Eye Doc...Even if You HATE Them! Even if you HATE them...please, please, please bring your glasses to your eye doctor!

Why Good Sunglasses are a Great Investment Be careful when buying sunglasses at the gas station...

I Think My Reading Glasses Made My Eyes Worse! We hear this a lot -- "I think my new glasses are making my vision worse." Learn what is actually happening...

I'm 45 and My Contacts No Longer Work for Me! If you're over 40 and struggling to read with contact lenses, this article is for you!

Options for Vision Correction While Playing Sports What options are available for you or your child while playing sports? We're glad you asked!

The Care & Cleaning of Your Glasses We see so many eye glasses that have been abused--help us spread the word on how to properly take care of eye wear!

My New Glasses Are Too Strong! Have you ever felt your new glasses were too strong, or that something seemed off? The reason might just be neuroplasticity...

Why Polarized Glasses Are Essential in Winter Why you should be using polarized lenses during this time of year...

Tips for Making Those New Glasses Last No one wants to ruin their glasses brand-new glasses! Here are some tips on keeping yours looking and working great.

The Perfect Frame for You! Need some help figuring out what might take your frame style from so-so to stunning? Here are some general guidelines...

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians - What's the Difference? They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician? Learn more now!

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Optical Assets Learn 5 ways to protect your eyesight and minimize injury.

Think of Them as Sunscreen for Your Eyes So many good reasons to wear sunglasses! Here are a few...

5 Reasons to Buy Glasses Locally Learn what you might be missing by buying your glasses online!

6 Reasons Sunglasses Are Essential Quick--can you think of 6 good reasons to wear sunglasses?

What Is the Deal with Those Weird Cataract Glasses? Ever wonder why post-cataract patients are wearing those...less-than-fashionable...sunglasses? Here's the scoop.

What makes a 'Progressive' Lens Progressive? Ever wonder what makes a "progressive" lens progressive? We'll explain!

Why Having Astigmatism Isn't Usually That Big a Deal For some, learning they have astigmatism is frightening. But astigmatism is really nothing to be scared about.

Glasses=Need, Contacts=Luxury. What happens if you get an eye infection and you can’t wear your contacts?

Winter Is Prime Time for Polarized Sunglasses! Pssst...have you heard why it's important to wear polarized sunglasses this time of year?

Sports and Vision Correction What options are available for you or your child while playing sports? We're glad you asked!

13 More Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day Back by popular demand...or maybe not...here are 13 more jokes full of vitreous humor!

10 Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day Just in time for Father's Day...super cornea Dad Jokes!

What Sunglasses Can Do for You Need a nudge towards getting--or wearing--some quality sunglasses? Here you go!

Are My Reading Glasses Making My Eye Worse? Ever wondered if reading glasses are making your eyes worse? We explain what's happening here.

Sports and Eye Injuries Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. Make sure the next one isn't you.

Health or Vision Insurance? The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues--health insurance and vision insurance. Which should you use when?

5 Reasons to Buy Your Glasses Locally Learn what you might be missing by buying your glasses online!

What 20/20 Vision Actually Means Does 20/20 vision actually mean you have perfect vision?

Should I Be Scared of My Astigmatism Diagnosis? For some, learning they have astigmatism is frightening. But astigmatism is really nothing to be scared about.

Differing Functions of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?

Sunglasses in the Winter? Now you're telling me I need polarized sunglasses even in the Winter?

My New Glasses Aren't Working for Me It's pretty common for it to take some time to adjust to new glasses. But why is this?

6 Reasons Sunglasses Are Essential In addition to looking great, sunglasses are an essential health accessory.

Help! Growing Older and Can No Longer Read with My Contacts! What can you do when it becomes hard to read while wearing your contact lenses?

Keeping Your Glasses in Working Order How to Help Your Glasses Go the Distance.

Why a Progressive Lens Might Be Your Best Choice Learn how progressive lenses can help you see better from any distance.

The Importance of Quality Sunglasses Need some convincing to buy and wear some quality sunglasses? Here you go!

Why You Need to Bring Your Current Glasses Even if You Hate Them It's important to take your current glasses to your next eye exam. Find out why.

5 Reasons to Avoid Internet Eyeglasses 5 Reasons why buying glasses online might cost you.

Bilberry & Macular Degeneration Is bilberry a miracle supplement for your macular degeneration? Learn more about bilberry and why a different supplement is a better choice for your eyes.

Dealing with Macular Degeneration What treatments are available for your AMD? Your doctor will likely recommend one or more of these treatments.

My Eyes Feel Like the Sahara! What can you do when your eyes feel like the Sahara Desert? Know your options...

Do I Even Need an Exam? Learn why it's essential to get regular eye exams - even if you're not having problems.

Macular Mojito and Cataract Cocktails? CHEERS to your ocular health! Discover the fruits and vegetable your eyes crave!

Signs of Retinal Detachment -- the 3 F's Knowing and recognizing the 3 F’s – flashes, floaters and field cut - could help save your eyesight in the future.

Ummm...Why are you wearing those? Ever wonder why post-cataract patients are wearing those...less-than-fashionable...sunglasses? We shed some light on this...

What You Should Know About Intraoperative Aberrometry Before Your Cataract Surgery Ever heard of Intraoperative Aberrometry? If cataract surgery is in your future, here's some important info...

What to Know About Dropless Cataract Surgery If you're putting off cataract surgery because you're not good at putting drops in your eye, then you might be excited to learn there are other options...

Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Your Eyes Is it worth the risk to have cataract surgery when I have macular degeneration?

Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and You Is it worth the risk to have cataract surgery when I have macular degeneration?

Try saying Intraoperative Aberrometry 3 Times Fast! Yes, that is a mouthful, but the concept isn’t quite as hard as the name.

Do You Know About MIGS? Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, can be a great option for many people needing surgery for their glaucoma. But do you know what MIGS is?

When Your Retina Gets a Wrinkle Did you know that your retina can get a wrinkle, too? Learn about how this happens and the treatment options available.

Had LASIK? Get a Copy of Your Eye Records ASAP! Learn why having your pre-LASIK records helps your surgeon predict the best replacement lens for your cataract surgery.

When Do You NEED Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not really sure you do?

Why Are They Saying I Need to Pay Out-of-Pocket for Cataract Surgery? You’ve been diagnosed with a cataract and the surgeon is telling you that you should consider paying out-of-pocket for certain features. Why isn't the cost all covered?

What to Do About Those Pesky Floaters Are those new eye floaters driving you nuts? What can be done about them?

What You Should Know About MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, can be a great option for many people needing surgery for their glaucoma. Have you heard about it?

How to Give the Gift of Sight Did you know that becoming an organ donor could potentially restore sight to a blind person? Millions of people have benefited from corneal transplant surgery.

Know the 3 F's of Retinal Detachments Are you seeing any of the 3 F’s – flashes, floaters or field cut - in your vision? Learn what to do ASAP!

Dropless Cataract Surgery Is Now Available Putting off cataract surgery because you hate the thought of putting drops in your eyes post-op? You might have options now!

Does Your Child Have Undetected Vision Issues? So many eye problems go undetected in children, who often have no idea they aren't seeing things the same way others do.

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians - What's the Difference? They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician? Learn more now!

Retinal Detachment - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment It's important to know the 3 "F's" of retinal detachments. Do you know them?

What Anesthia Might You Have for Cataract Surgery? Will you remember your cataract surgery? Will you be able to hold still? We answer some common questions.

Why Should I Know What Intraoperative Aberrometry Is? Ever heard of Intraoperative Aberrometry? Here's your chance to learn something new today!

What Is the Deal with Those Weird Cataract Glasses? Ever wonder why post-cataract patients are wearing those...less-than-fashionable...sunglasses? Here's the scoop.

What About Cataract Surgery with My Macular Degeneration? Should you have cataract surgery if you also have macular degeneration? We discuss the factors.

Just Found Out I Have Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. What Now? Learning that you have glaucoma can be scary, but there are some really good treatment options. Learn more.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic and not sure what that can mean for your eyes? This article is for you!

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery If you or someone you love has glaucoma, you might be very interested in learning about the new treatments available.

My Eyeballs Can Get Wrinkles, Too? Ever hear of retinal wrinkles? Learn what can cause them and how they can affect your sight.

Can't Learn to Live with Those Eye Floaters? What options might you have if you just can't learn to live with your vision floaters?

If You've Had LASIK, Get Your Eye Records NOW! Why getting your eye exam records now, might spare you from a poor outcome if you ever need cataract surgery...

Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery? Have you been told you need cataract surgery, but you're not sure you really need it? Check out this article!

I Should Pay Out-of-Pocket for Cataract Surgery Now? Learn why paying out-of-pocket for better lenses during cataract surgery might be the wise thing to do.

Giving the Gift of Sight Did you know that becoming an organ donor can restore sight to a blind person? Millions of people have benefitted from corneal transplant surgery.

Differing Functions of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians They all start with the letter 'O,' but do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?

You Want to Do WHAT to My Eye? Part 2 There are several conditions where getting eye injections can be a helpful treatment. Discover what they are.

You Want to Do WHAT to My Eye? Part 1 There are several conditions where getting eye injections can be a helpful treatment. Discover what they are.

Dropless Cataract Surgery Need cataract surgery, but hate putting drops in your eyes? There might be new options for you!

Help! I started seeing these floating things! Have you recently started seeing floating things in your vision? Read up about this common condition that happens as we age.

Cataract Surgery and Anesthesia Types Two common questions for cataract surgery -- What type of anesthesia will I have for cataract surgery? How much will I remember?

Intraoperative Aberrometry & Cataract Lens Replacement Selection Lens replacement selection for cataract surgery has come a long ways. Learn more about how we select the right lens for your cataract surgury.

Can I Have Cataract Surgery if I Have Macular Degeneration? Is it wise to have cataract surgery if you have Macular Degeneration? Learn more today.

What is Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery? A new surgical procedure is being used to help treat glaucoma. Learn about how it works.

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma In the U.S., Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is by far the most common type of Glaucoma we treat.

Why everyone who has had LASIK surgery should get their records NOW Learn why keeping a copy of your LASIK surgery records is important for future visual acuity.

Diabetic Retinopathy--Diagnosis & Treatment Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.

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Keratoconus (1) Keratoconus is an eye disease in which the cornea deforms from its normally curved dome shaped and becomes cone shaped.

Glaucoma (1) Glaucoma, often referred to as “the silent thief of sight”, can occur with no warning signs, pain or symptoms. It cannot be cured, but if detected early can be managed to limit its effects.

Flashes and Floaters (1) For the most part, floaters and flashes are just an annoyance, but they can be signs of serious conditions such as retinal detachment.

Dry Eye Syndrome (1) Dry Eye Syndrome is characterized by itching, burning, gritty, red eyes. There are many causes for Dry Eye and, consequently there are many treatments.

Computer Vision Syndrome (1) Computer Vision Syndrome is characterized by sore eyes, headaches, neck and shoulder pain and body fatigue.

Hyperopia Myopia (1) There are two basic types of astigmatism; myopia and hyperopia. These two types affect up to one third of the population.

Corneal Molding or Ortho-K (1) Corneal Molding, also know as Ortho K is a non-surgical procedure used to reshape the cornea

Blepharitis (1) Blepharitis is a common problem for both children and adults. Long term effects can cause problems, so it is important to consult with your eye care provider.

Anti-Reflective Lenses (1) One important lens coating option to consider is investing in an Anti-reflective coating, also known as AR coating.

Slit Lamp (1) The slit lamp is used by your eye doctor during a eye exam to view the front portion of your eye

Polarized Sunglasses (1) If you drive or spend time outdoors, polarized lenses can give you clearer vision by enhancing contrast and eliminating glare.

Glaucoma - Open Angle and Normal Tension (1) Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve which leads to partial or total vision loss.

Glaucoma Narrow Angle (1) Narrow Angle glaucoma can develop quickly while Closed angle glaucoma develops quickly and is a medical emergency.

Cataract Surgery (1) Cataract Surgery is the third most performed surgery in the United States.

3 Blinding Diseases We We Can Check for During Your Exam Have you ever thought, "Why do I need an eye exam when I can see great?" Here's why...

13 MORE Eye-Popping Eye Jokes If you enjoyed last week's fun eye jokes...this post is for you!

Eye Anatomy Crossword Puzzle A fun--and hopefully educational--little puzzle for you cruciverbalists out there!

How to Deal with Your Scary Red Eye Where should you go if you have a red eye? ER? Urgent Care? Eye doctor?

What's a retinal detachment and what are the symptoms? Learn the signs, symptoms and treatment of retinal detachments.

What Are These Floating Things? Have you recently started seeing floating things in your vision? Read up about this common condition that happens as we age.

The 3 F's--and Why They Can Be So Dangerous Seeing one of the 3 F’s in your vision? Learn what they are and why you need an eye exam.

Coronavirus and Your Eyes Learn some basic steps for good eye hygiene relevant to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Is My Eye Makeup Making My Dry Eyes Worse? Do you notice a correlation between wearing makeup and having irritated eyes? Find out why!

Don't Let Your Child's Vision Issue Go Undetected So many eye problems go undetected in children, who often have no idea they aren't seeing things the same way others do.

Cataract Surgery? I see fine! When should you ask for a second opinion regarding cataract surgery?

Back-to-School Eye Exams What should be #1 on your back-to-school list? Making sure your child can see!

Is Coffee Bad for My Eyes? How does coffee drinking affect your eyes? Here’s what research is showing.

Swimming and Contacts Don't Mix Find out why you shouldn't go swimming with your contact lenses in in your eyes.

Can you guess the most dangerous sports for eye injuries? It’s important to project your eyes from sports-related injuries. Learn what you can do.

Tips to Save Your Eyes This Holiday Season Eye safety is important over the holidays. Here are some things you can do to stay safe.