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Treating Keratoconus

When we say “we give complete care for our patients”, we really mean it. On top of the more regular, every-day eyewear prescriptions and contacts/frames fittings, we provide a number of services to detect, treat, and prevent ocular diseases and disorders. Among these ocular diseases and disorders, we provide services for patients with keratoconus.


Feasting For Your Eyes

Eating healthy is a balance of eating the right stuff and eating it in the right moderation. Too much of a good thing can easily turn into a bad thing. While old philosophies say your body is a temple, I like to think of it more like a car. Certain nutrients power certain things; your body sees the benefit when it’s all in balance. But when we think about eating healthy, our eyes usually go without attention. You might not think your diet can play a role in your eye health, but that’s why we’re here.


Today is the day! The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Yes, the Downton Abbey movie has hit the big screen and will take you right back to the 1920s English countryside! To celebrate, we thought it only fitting to host a photo contest!


What Does 20/20 Vision Actually Mean?

We often hear the phrase "20/20 vision" thrown around in discussions about eyesight, but what exactly does it mean? Contrary to popular belief, it's more than just a generic term for perfect vision...


I Got Blue Light Reflecting Glasses And Yes, The Sky's Still Blue

When I first got glasses at age 7, my mom made it a point to tell me (constantly) not to wear them in front of the computer, because it would strain my eyes. On top of the classic “moms-know-best” tactic, she’s a nurse, so I took her advice seriously. 18 years later, and I still find myself habitually taking off my glasses before I sit down at my desk. But, annoyingly, I put my glasses back on as soon as I get up and take them off as soon as I sit down, performing a series of tasks without ever really knowing the reason behind why I was doing it. Not to mention that even without glasses on, my eyes would still feel strained whenever I was in front of a computer screen for too long.


Marking “Eye Exam” Off Your Back-to-School Shopping List

Friends. It is OFFICIALLY back-to-school season. For kids, teenagers, and college students alike, August marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. It’s also coincidentally Children’s Eye Health Month, which brings us to today’s topic: children’s eye health.


The Connection Between Vision and Headaches

The eyes are our windows to the world, but they can also be the source of discomfort in the form of headaches. Vision-related headaches can be a common and often overlooked issue...


Everything You Need To Know About Cataracts

One of the most common and talked about ocular disease is cataracts. Affecting millions of people each year, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness across the world. June is Cataracts Awareness Month, and as a result we’re going to deep dive into what cataracts are, how they form, how they’re treated, and how they can be prevented.


World Health Day: A nod to Eyewear and Sustainability

The conversation about the conservation of the planet is more important now than it ever has been before. We have all witnessed it firsthand, from droughts to floods to wildfires. Our planet’s climate is drastically changing and the time to take action is now. It’s a daunting task, but one that has been recognized by leading scientists to be critical if we want the future of our planet to thrive.


Looking Behind The Curtain – How easy is it to get replacement glasses in the US?

A couple of months ago, Yascha Mounk, a contributing writer for The Atlantic wrote an article criticizing the process of getting eyewear in America versus other parts of the world. The story, published by the author in the publication’s opinions section, detailed his personal struggle to find eyewear after losing his glasses in a rafting mishap. His story highlights the difference in time between needed glasses or contact lenses and receiving them in America versus other countries, such as Peru, where the author recalls being able to tell a clerk their prescription and then get a pair of contact lenses ten minutes later.