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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Why You Should Use Your Vision Benefits Before They Expire on Dec 31st

Don't let your vision insurance benefits go to waste this year! Many vision insurance plans reset after December 31st, making now the perfect time to book your eye exam or update your glasses and contact lenses to save on out-of-pocket costs.

3 Myths About Progressive Myopia and the Truth Behind Them

Misconceptions about progressive myopia can lead to delays in treatment, increasing the risk of serious eye conditions. This article debunks three common myths about myopia and highlights the importance of effective treatments.

Protect Your Child’s Vision: Tips to Prevent Myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing concern among children, but you can help reduce its progression with simple lifestyle changes.

Did You Know? 80% of Learning is Visual

Is your child’s vision problems preventing them from reaching their full potential in school? Undiagnosed vision and eye health problems that can interfere with academic and social success. Children often don't realize that they have a vision problem. Since school vision screenings are unable to detect vision problems related to...

Keratoconus? Try Scleral Lenses

Discover the Benefits of Specialty Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus Tired of living with blurry vision caused by keratoconus? Specialty scleral lenses may be just what the eye doctor ordered. Unlike traditional contact lenses, scleral lenses are larger and cover the entire cornea, providing a more stable and comfortable fit. Scleral...

Don’t Let Pollen Get You Down!

Enjoy going for walks in nature, but find it causes eye allergy flare-ups? Eye allergies can mean the difference between feeling energized from a morning jog and spending the rest of the day suffering from dry, itchy, irritated eyes. If eye allergies have you shutting your windows and staying indoors...

How to View the Solar Eclipse on April 8?

The beauty of a solar eclipse is unparalleled, but viewing it without proper precautions can lead to irreversible eye damage.

March is Women’s Eye Health Month

Due to hormonal changes, lifestyle, and longevity, women are more susceptible to certain eye conditions like dry eye, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Macular Degeneration – We Can Help You!

People who suffer from macular degeneration tend to lose their "straight ahead" vision, making it difficult to read, drive, and recognize faces.

Are you Experiencing Dry Eyes this Winter?

While the weather changes, you may still experience dry eyes, even in winter.

Maximize Your Savings: Use Your Insurance Benefits Before Year-End!

Make the most of your expiring insurance benefits by scheduling an eye exam or getting your glasses/contact lenses before the year concludes.

Lumenis Optilight: The Advanced Treatment for Dry Eyes

Lumenis Optilight Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an advanced laser technology for dry eyes that is safe and effective for all eye types.

Myopia in Children is Increasing as Technology Use Increases.

Online learning and more screen time, can negatively affect your child’s eyes causing digital eye strain or myopia.

Are Eye Allergies Impacting the Comfort of your Contact Lenses?

Enjoy going for long walks in nature, but find it causes eye allergy flare-ups? Do eye allergies make your contacts feel dry and uncomfortable? Eye allergies can mean the difference between feeling energized from a morning jog in the cool autumn air and spending the rest of the day suffering...

Did You Know? 80% of Learning is Visual!

Could your child’s vision problems preventing them from reaching their full potential in school?

Don’t Let Dry Eyes Get You Down!

Dry eye is a common condition that causes the eyes to feel sore, irritated, itchy and even watery - even though they are actually dry!