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Where does eye color come from? Our eye color is a result from pigmentation of the iris. The iris surrounds the small black center of the eye (the pupil) and helps Read More

When picking out the right glasses, begin by determining your face shape.  Round shape If you have a round face, your face is more symmetrical. Cat-eye, square, rectangle, and geometric frames are Read More

What are the benefits of sunglasses? Sunglasses protect your eyes from ultraviolet light. This is important because UV light has harmful effects like cataracts, macular degeneration, cancer, along with a few Read More

What should you do to properly care for your glasses lenses? Always clean your lenses with microfiber cloths. You can always rinse your lenses with warm water before wiping. If you clean Read More

What happens when you do not properly care for your contact lenses? If contacts are old or not taken care of properly, they can scratch your eye. They can cause the Read More

It is important to get your yearly routine eye exam because optometrist conduct visual field tests as part as your exam. These tests check your peripheral vision and can detect Read More

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the clear dome shape front of your eye (cornea) , gets thinner and bulges out like a cone. This shape change Read More

What is Ortho-K? Ortho-K (orthokeratology) is a nonsurgical eye treatment using specially designed contact lenses to gently reshape the curvature of the eye while you sleep to improve vision. Ortho-K retainer Read More

What are over the counter readers? These types of glasses are glasses that magnify small print. They have the same prescription in both lenses and do not have prescription to correct Read More

What are eye allergies? When we think of allergies we think of sneezing, but the reality is that allergies come with many symptoms.  The body views allergens as a harmful threat and Read More

Tips for progressive lenses! Progressives take some time to get used to. If you are new to wearing progressive lenses, you might experience headaches, blurry vision, and difficulty balancing. It might Read More

Differences in bifocals and progressive lenses There are many differences when comparing bifocal to progressive lens. Each lens offers its own set of pros and cons, but it is up to Read More

What are contact lenses? Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses that are placed on the surface of the eye to help improve your vision. Contacts float on the tear film that Read More

Soft contact insertion Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lensesPour the right lens and storage solution from the case into your palm.Make sure your fingers are clean and Read More

What is Dry Eye? Dry eye is a condition where tears do not provide sufficient lubrication for the eyes. This can occur if not enough tears are produced or if you Read More