Originally just for correcting vision, eyewear has since grown to be considered a part of fashion as well. In fact, this trend doesn't just include prescription glasses, but both adult and children's sunglasses as well. Below, we break down some of the major and current trends of 2021 so you can stay on the up-and-up…
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What is Astigmatism? As Optometrists, we often get asked "how to correct Astigmatism?”. One of the common vision conditions that causes blurred vision in human beings is Astigmatism. It is caused when the cornea is not uniformly curved. In this case, the light rays are not able to converge at a single point and instead…
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Our sight is one of the most essential senses we use every single day which is why it’s so important to find out if your child needs glasses early on. However, kids don’t always communicate that they have blurry vision or understand that their eyesight could be better. Thus, learning how to tell if your…
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Being able to clearly see the outside world without issue makes a huge difference in day-to-day life, that’s why it’s so important to be able to control progressive myopia in children before it becomes even more of an issue. Myopia itself is often referred to as nearsightedness, i.e. the ability to only see objects close…
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It’s highly likely you already know that ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage your skin through sunburns, but you may not know that the same UV radiation can also cause damage to your eyes. Without the proper protection, these rays from the sun can cause issues like cataracts, macular degeneration, pingueculae, pterygia, and…
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We are so grateful to be back helping with our patient's eye care needs. Concern about COVID-19 is understandable and appropriate. As health care providers, we have taken numerous steps throughout the office to protect staff and patients. These include: • Staff will wear masks, gloves, face shields and/or protective eyewear when unable to social…
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It’s hard to go a single day now without looking at some kind of screen—our phones and computers in particular. In fact, the average office worker spends 1,700 hours each year in front of a screen. This equates to roughly seventy days or almost two months of doing nothing other than looking at a computer screen. It’s no…
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For many of us, winter seems like the perfect time of year to take a break from sunscreen and sunglasses. It seems to make sense – with the sun nowhere in sight, why bother? Unfortunately, the sun’s rays don’t take a break during winter. UV Light in Winter Many of us associate heat with the…
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Fragile, slippery and practically invisible, your monthly contacts require daily attention for optimum eye health. You can get a serious eye infection if you don’t take proper care. Follow these healthy habits to make the most of your monthly contacts: Always wash your hands with soap and water before you touch your eyes or handle…
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