October Newsletter: The Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses

The Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses Sunny days pose a problem if you wear prescription glasses. Drugstore sunglasses don’t offer the clear vision you need, while clip-on sunglass lenses rarely fit well. Fortunately, prescription sunglasses are available. Why It’s So Important to Wear Sunglasses Exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVA) light from the […]

Is Office Lighting Affecting Your Vision?

Do your eyes hurt, burn or itch after a day at work? Poor lighting may be to blame for your symptoms. Many companies use inexpensive fluorescent lighting to light large areas because it’s a fairly inexpensive option. Unfortunately, your eyes pay the price. What Kinds of Eye Problems Can Fluorescent Lighting Cause? Exposure to harsh […]

November Newsletter: Are Hearing Loss and Vision Loss Related?

Could Hearing Loss and Vision Loss Be Related? Wondering why you’re having trouble seeing and hearing? Unfortunately, these sensory problems can happen at the same time in some cases. Hearing and vision loss can be caused by several conditions and diseases, including: Aging Tiny hairs in your inner ear pick up sound waves and convert […]

Itchy Eyes and Contact Lenses: What to Do When the Itch Won’t Stop

Do your contact lenses spend more time in their case than in your eyes? Itching and redness, common complaints among contact lens wearers, can make it difficult to wear the lenses for more than an hour or two. The uncomfortable symptoms often occur as a result of allergies, but may develop due to other reasons. […]

November Newsletter: The Importance of Vitamin A for Your Eyes

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin A? Why ths Vitamin Is So Important for Your Eyes Your eyes may suffer if your diet is too low in vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency could affect your ability to see well at night and may even cause blindness in extreme cases. The Role of Vitamin A in Vision […]

December Newsletter: What You Can Do to Protect Your Eyes in the Workplace

What You Can Do to Protect Your Eyes in the Workplace Sprains, burns, cuts, and broken bones aren’t the only job-related injuries that can ruin a day at work. Depending on your job, you may also be at risk for several eye conditions or injuries. Reducing your risk can be as simple as following these […]

Frame Your Face: Which Frames Look Best?

Finding frames that fit your face, your style and your budget isn’t always so easy. It’s tempting to just pick the first pair of frames that are barely acceptable than face the daunting task of sorting through hundreds of frames to find the perfect option. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can use to […]

December Newsletter: Can Reading Glasses Improve Your Vision?

Can Reading Glasses Improve Your Vision? Sooner or later, most of us struggle with poor near vision. Luckily, presbyopia, the age-related vision error that causes near vision problems, can be corrected with a pair of reading glasses. What Causes Presbyopia? Presbyopia happens when the lens inside the eye stiffens with age. The lens, typically a […]

January Newsletter: The Benefits of Orthokeratology (Ortho-k)

The Benefits of Orthokeratology Would you like to see clearly without wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses but don’t want to have refractive eye surgery? Orthokeratology, commonly called ortho-k, may offer the perfect option for you. What Is Orthokeratology? Orthokeratology involves wearing special contact lenses at night that flatten your dome-shaped cornea. In addition to protecting […]

January Newsletter: Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in the Winter

Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in the Winter Sunglasses aren’t just a summer fashion accessory. The tinted lenses protect your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun no matter what the season. In fact, wearing sunglasses during the winter could reduce your risk of several common eye diseases. Sun Exposure Affects Your Eyes Year-Round […]