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Most medication ads tend to start off the same way: stock footage of someone in obvious pain or discomfort, set in grayscale, with a voice-over describing asking if you have ever experienced such and such symptoms of such and such issue. When they introduce whatever life-changing medication the ad is really about, it comes paired with a laundry list of side effects which can sometimes sound scarier than the issue in the first place. It makes you wonder, if this medication causes so many other issues, how can I count on it to help my original issue?

Our eyes are a lot more sensitive than anyone thinks they are. When we sit in front of a computer screen (or phone screen) for too long, the bright, blue-white light can strain our eyes. It’s like looking straight into a flashlight. When we (and our kids) look at a screen for too long, our eyes can get tired, feel dry and irritated, and even start to get a headache. This is because of HEV light.

It surrounds us; it flows through us; it binds the galaxy together… okay, maybe not that last one. And no, we’re not talking about the Force today. What this is referring to is the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)! Yes, our good friend from our HEV article from long ago and far, far away.

Today, we take eyewear a little bit for granted. Endless styles, futuristic technology, and availability to everyone. Glasses are a common commodity, and the world can see better because of it. But for the next few minutes, let us transport you to the 1910s and 1920s, where optometry innovations made glasses mainstream and fashionable. With Downton Abbey releasing this Friday, we thought it was only appropriate to turn the dials on our time machine and learn about optometry of the era, the technology behind eyeglasses at the time, and then style of the age.

He’s the glue that keeps us together. The bread to our PB&J. The Yoda to our Jedi. Dr. Ed Angelini started our practice over 45 years ago and has been with us since the beginning! Growing up in the Bronx, he moved to Reno, NV when he was 16. He got his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada and received his doctorate in Optometry from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. After earning his doctorate, he returned to Reno and started this very practice!

Here at Downtown Vision, we give a lot of love for the four-eye world. With so many styles of frames to choose from and customizable lens options like transitions, not to mention using the latest high-tech instrumentation for eyewear, it’s no secret: we’re Reno’s go-to spot for glasses.

Bespoke anything is good. To have a bespoke dress or suit is to have a fashionable, customized piece is unique and valuable. Having something designed for you puts it above anything else in the wardrobe. It takes your look to the next level, to know an item is one-of-a-kind and made to fit you perfectly. And in the case of glasses, fit matters. Like our last blog already went over, face shape and brow shape, as designer Tom Davies describes, matters most when looking for a new pair of glasses. Tom Davies takes this principle to the next level, ensuring each piece of eyewear designed is better than the last, because it is specially made for the individual.

They’re everywhere. Every time you step outside, if you don’t have them on, chances are you’ll see someone with them on. They’re at your favorite lunch spot and your favorite café. You’ll see them everywhere you go. And they’re here to help. Sunglasses are a part of everyday life, as widespread and common as any other part of an outfit. But they’re much more than a fashion piece or a symbol of looking cool. They are a critical component of your eye health and safety.

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated. Fortunately, advancements in medical science have paved the way for various treatment options...

It may seem to speak for itself, but it cannot be overstated enough. The health of your eyes relies on the accuracy and comprehension that comes from your semi-annual or annual eye exam. While it may seem silly, every piece of equipment we use to examine your eyes serves a specific purpose in identifying, diagnosing, tracking, and treating over 240 different ocular disorders.