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January is Glaucoma month. That being said, we thought we’d talk about the specialized testing that goes along with glaucoma. In other words, how do we detect glaucoma? Research is ever changing this field, becoming more accurate and precise every year. Today, there are three major tests used to detect and monitor glaucoma—eye pressure measurement, […]

For those who have reached the age of reading glasses, you understand how frustrating they can be. The on and off, losing them around the house, the frustrating feeling of one pair working for one distance but not another—we get it! Fortunately the FDA just approved use of a new prescription eyedrop which increases your […]

While the world is currently focused on the COVID-19 Pandemic, there is another epidemic steadily creeping its way into society—the myopia epidemic. Many individuals have probably heard of myopia—the leading cause for needing prescription glasses in those under 45 years old—but many likely have not heard of just how serious the rate of progression of […]

Prescription Strength Dry Eye Drops For those who suffer from dry eyes, you understand the struggle of trying to manage the symptoms of gritty, sandy, stinging, burning, excessively watery, dry eyes. While many individuals can manage their dry eye symptoms with artificial tears and warm compresses, there are many others who continue to suffer. Fortunately, […]

At one point in time, we will all require the assistance of reading glasses in order to see up close. This is due to a natural aging process of the eye called presbyopia. Presbyopia is a frustrating process. Many individuals hate wearing glasses and do not want to depend on them to see. Many have […]

In today’s world, online optical stores such as Warby Parker, Zenni, and Frames Direct are becoming increasingly popular. These stores are often appealing for their stellar prices and convenience of never needing to leave your couch to order. We’ve conducted our own research into some popular online optical retailers to compile some helpful tips to […]

As Halloween quickly approaches many may be looking to elevate this year’s costume with cosmetic contact lenses—lenses that can change your eye color, pupil shape, or even add patterns to look like a certain character. While these lenses can be a fun way to alter your appearance and really take your costume to the next […]

If you have ever purchased a pair of prescription glasses, you know it is a big investment. Here are some tips and tricks to help prolong the life of your glasses to get the most bang for your buck!   Avoid Scratching Your Eyeglasses One of the most mentioned problems with glasses lenses are the […]

Ocular Migraines If you have experienced an ocular migraine you would probably say they are quite scary. All of a sudden you may lose part of your vision. This can be a small blind spot or temporary blindness, typically occurring in only one eye. Ocular migraines are different from regular migraine headaches, although the two […]