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- Nov 22
- 1 min
Does my baby need an eye exam?
Many parents are surprised to hear that their infants should have eye exams with an optometrist. Aren’t all of those well child visits...
- Nov 22
- 1 min
Just what is eye gunk?
Most of us are familiar with the sharp, sandy feeling of having “sleep” in our eyes. Our tears are a salty solution. When it evaporates,...
- Oct 1
- 1 min
How to stop eye twitching
An eyelid twitch (or tic) is when you have a spasm or slight movement of your upper or lower eyelid. For the majority of us, this common...
- Oct 1
- 1 min
Blue light not-so-special
Blue light refers to a specific color range of light emitted by any backlit device — if a device is brighter when it is on than off, it...
- Sep 26
- 1 min
Eye exams are a must
Vision, eye health and eye alignment are the three pillars of a full eye exam. Even if someone sees well, the health of the front and...
- Aug 9
- 1 min
What are those strange shapes in your field of vision?
People say they look like cells, squiggles, amoebas, dots or cobwebs, and the second you try to focus on them, they dart away. They’re...
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Kids and contact lenses
Young people generally do very well with contact lenses. Your 12-year-old daughter might not share your affinity for fashion eyewear. Or,...
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Why do eye prescriptions seem to change each year?
The human eye is a living, fluid sphere and it’s hard for it to be exactly the same shape as it was 12 months ago. The eye’s length and...
- Jun 15
- 1 min
All eyes on summer travel
If you’re gearing up to go someplace fun this summer, some advice for packing and playing: Pack double. With eyewear, it doesn’t pay to...
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Does your child need glasses?
When it comes to your child’s vision, perhaps they can put into words if there are changes, but many times not so much. A lot of the...
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Fun vision science for kids
Try these experiments with your kids to explore optics, which is the science of light. There’s no telling what you might inspire. Make a...
- Apr 1
- 1 min
WFH life takes a toll on your eyes
The work-from-home life comes with pros and cons. Sure, there’s no commute…but that computer beckoning you to put in longer hours adds up...
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Is my child old enough for contact lenses?
Contact lenses have come a long way in materials and comfort Generally, the answer to this is based on the child having adequate...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Freshen up your eye makeup supplies
If you’re in the mood for spring cleaning, tackle your eye makeup to reduce your risk of eye infections: Replace cosmetics every six...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Fun brain science for kids Vision & optical illusions
Vision is a great topic to facilitate kids learning about how their brain and body works. Most people think vision is just about a clear...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
Night driving can be a glaring problem
Oncoming headlights, bright tail lights, streetlights and rain can make for dangerous driving situations at night. If you wear glasses,...
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Vision toys and games
Vision is much more than just “20/20.” It is a combination of sub-skills which can be learned and developed. Each of these entertaining...
- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
When your aging parent’s vision is declining
Is a close family member struggling with nighttime driving, excess glare or overall blur? Consider asking your local optometrist or...
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
Sports vision training: an edge for athletes
Athletes need to make split-second decisions, have quick responses, and see the game better than their opponent. This is where sport...