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From the moment your baby is born, they are constantly growing and developing—and so is their vision! Schedule Your Child’s First Visit Early! The American Academy of Optometry recommends babies receive their first comprehensive visual assessment at six months of age. Having your child’s eyes examined so early will ensure their visual development is on track […]

Healthy vision starts with a healthy body! Just as your whole body benefits from frequent exercise, so do your eyes. In fact, a healthy lifestyle including a nutritional diet and regular physical activity can help protect your vision from the devastating effects of eye disease. Reduce Your Risk Of Eye Disease Through Exercise Some of […]

You can do just about anything online nowadays. Whether you’re buying new clothes or earning a degree, if you have an internet connection, you can accomplish it online! But what about your regular eye exams? Is an online test sufficient enough for that? Put simply, the answer is no! Online Eye Exams Aren’t All What […]

You’ve probably seen bifocal, or even trifocal, lenses before. You may even wear them yourself! But do you know where they got their start? For most people, a part of getting older means that seeing becomes more difficult, especially when trying to focus on something close up. This age-related vision loss is called presbyopia. Today, […]

Time to explore two of the most common refractive errors: myopia and hyperopia! Normally, Light Is Focused Directly Onto The Retina Before we delve into what it means to be nearsighted or farsighted, let’s first talk about how a normal eye functions. Vision occurs when light enters the eye and, working together, the cornea and […]

Just as your body goes through physical changes as you get older, so do your eyes. That’s why regular eye exams are so important for your vision health. A lot of eye diseases progress without any early symptoms, often causing distorted vision before a problem is even detected. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in particular typically […]

Want to know what our patients have been asking us? Here are the top five frequently asked questions we get at our practice! FAQ #1: “How often do I need to visit the optometrist?” For those of you who do not need glasses or contacts, we encourage you to get an eye exam every two […]

Your glasses are a unique expression of your personality. And with a few simple makeup techniques, you’ll really get the look you want. We all know that our glasses pose a unique challenge when we’re applying makeup. If you’re wondering how to flatter your new fames during your makeup routine, checkout these helpful hints below! […]

Many of us have jobs that require up to eight hours a day in front of a screen—and we usually accrue more screen time when we get home! Such a significant portion of our day spent hunched over a keyboard can take a toll on our body and our vision. In fact, Computer Vision Syndrome can […]

Fine works of art, delicious cheeses, and beautiful antiques all take on special qualities as they age. Old eyeglass frames may develop a charm of their own too, but wear and tear will eventually take its toll. Whether you’re sporting a pair of vintage specs, or you’ve simply had your frames for a while, we can […]