Many of us are required to take medications at one time or another in our lives. Compliance is an issue because we are human, and tend to forget what we …
We are excited to announce we have received our professional eyeglass UVC Cleaning unit! In one minute all frames are completely clean. Your safety is our top concern. We are …
Did you know that even though you might have 20/20 vision, it is still important to have routine eye checkups? Routine eye exams look for more than just perfect vision. …
Did you know that ultra-violet (UV) light can have harmful effects not only on your skin but also on your eyes? These damaging rays can lead to skin cancer, premature …
THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT, BY LEXI KORTSEN, O.D. Read More »
Back in April, the FDA approved contact lenses with light adaptive technology (Transition coating). For those of you who may not know, Transition coatings for glasses enable the lenses to …
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During the past few entries, we have been discussing ways to control myopia progression. We have mentioned drops, glasses, and contacts. This entry will focus on things you can do …
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This blog will talk about the difference between multifocal contacts/glasses and peripheral defocus contacts/glasses. The reason we need these treatment options is the fact that regular glasses and contacts actually …
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So, we are back on with myopia control again. If you were able to use the calculator with the link from the last post, you may have noticed that …
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We have talked about myopia control before on this blog. I wanted to update everyone on some new studies and products. Myopia (near-sightedness) generally increases as children age. More efforts …
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Find great styles of eyeglass frames and sunglasses all on sale 20-60% off * through the end of October. We carry SALT Optics (shown here is the Tiffany model), Oakley, …