Eye Safety Tips for Summer Sports and Activities

Eye Safety Tips for Summer Sports and Activities

As the weather starts to warm up, many of us are looking forward to getting outside and enjoying some summer sports and activities. Whether you're playing baseball outside, hitting the trails for a bike ride, or just enjoying a day at the pool, it's important to...

What Does It Mean to Have 20/20 Vision?

What Does It Mean to Have 20/20 Vision?

If you've ever had an eye exam, you may have heard the term "20/20 vision.” But what does it really mean to have 20/20 vision, and is it the same as having "perfect" vision? Let’s take a closer look at 20/20 vision and what it means for your eyesight. What is 20/20...

Protect Your Eyes from Digital Eye Strain

Protect Your Eyes from Digital Eye Strain

As our world has become increasingly digital, one of the most common concerns for eye care professionals is digital eye strain. March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month and it’s the perfect time to learn about what digital eye strain is, its symptoms, its common causes,...

Am I At Risk for Glaucoma?

Am I At Risk for Glaucoma?

Am I At Risk for Glaucoma?  Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a progressive and irreversible disease that can eventually lead to blindness. The good news is that it can be treated, but the key to...

Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness

Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness

Did you know that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month? Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may experience as a result of the disease. These problems include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma....

Halloween Eye Safety Tips

Halloween Eye Safety Tips

Halloween is a time for sugar highs, costume parties, and spooky fun. But it's also a time when emergency rooms see an uptick in eye injuries, particularly among children. That's because many popular Halloween activities risk eye injury and eye infections. The good...

What Does it Mean to See Floaters and Flashes?

What Does it Mean to See Floaters and Flashes?

People can develop “floaters” in their field of vision, see flashes of light, or both at the same time. What is normal, and when should you be concerned if you are seeing floaters or flashes? What is a floater? Floaters are spots, squiggly lines, or strings in your...

Back-to-School Eye Exams

Back-to-School Eye Exams

If you are a parent of school-aged children, then you know how quickly the summer break can go by and so even though it’s July, you may already be preparing for the busy back-to-school season. Shopping for back-to-school supplies is important, but a back-to-school...