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You probably know that too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause sunburn and skin cancer. But did you know UV also can harm your eyes? Extended exposure to the sun's UV rays has been linked to significant eye problems, including cataracts, macular degeneration, pteryguim, skin cancer...

Visible light is much more complex than you might think. Stepping outdoors into sunlight; flipping on a wall switch indoors; turning on your computer, phone or other digital device — all of these things result in your eyes being exposed to a variety of visible (and sometimes invisible) light rays...

Take this quiz to see if you might have eye allergies. Always consult your doctor if you suspect you have an eye condition needing care.   Do allergies run in your family? Do your eyes often itch, particularly during spring pollen season? Have you ever been diagnosed with "pink eye"...

How To Get Relief From Itchy, Watery Eyes Eye allergies — red, itchy, watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that 50 million people in the...

Many of us find ourselves looking at a computer screen/phone screen multiple hours a day. It could be for our job or you may simply be just shopping on the internet. Whatever the reason, your body is feeling the effects of spending too much time logged on—dry eyes, tired eyes,...

February is recognized as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) month.  AMD is the leading cause of severe vision loss among Americans ages 65 and over. Reduce your chance for vision loss from macular degeneration by: knowing the risk factors for AMD knowing your family medical history keeping regular appointments with your eye...

Eye Health in today's electronic age - What is Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)? In the modern world, our eyes are constantly bombarded with information from displays. Whether it be from a laptop, smartphone, or some other device, many of us spend a significant portion of our day staring at some...

Winter brings some of the most popular holidays of the year, but the season also comes with extreme temperatures and precipitation. Whether you love the season for its festivities or hate the season for its weather, you have to take steps to protect yourself from the potential hazards of winter...

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month People With Diabetes Can Prevent Vision Loss. You can’t feel it. You can’t see it—until it’s too late. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20–74. It occurs when diabetes damages blood...

Nothing quite completes a Halloween costume like a pair of theatrical contact lenses. But whether you’re going for bright green witch eyes or glow-in-the-dark cat eyes, never purchase costume lenses without a prescription and proper fitting by an eye doctor. Not seeing an eye doctor can set you up for...

It is that time of year again...in order to prepare your children for back to school, you may incur several expenses.  They may want a new outfit for the first day, they need school supplies, new shoes, etc.  Before school starts is a great time to have their annual eye exam...

It is not too late to take advantage of our sunglass sale this summer.  With any purchase of a complete pair of prescription glasses OR a 1 year supply of contacts, you will receive 50% off any prescription or non prescription sunglasses. UV damage to your eyes is cumulative, occurring...

Thousands of people, many of them children suffer eye injuries from fireworks each year in the United States.  Additionally, those injured by fireworks are not necessarily handling the fireworks themselves.  Nearly half of those injured by fireworks are bystanders! Please use these tips to safely enjoy fireworks and protect your...

Save money and get FREE shipping when you purchase a 1 year supply of contacts!  You can order in our office to take advantage of savings included with your vision insurance, and in many cases take advantage of rebates as well!  You can also order your contacts directly from our...

We invite you to take a look around our new site to get to know our practice and learn about eye and vision health. You will find a wealth of information about our optometrists, our staff and our services, as well as facts and advice about how to take care...

Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or even allergies to pollen, chlorine in swimming pools, and ingredients in cosmetics, or other irritants, which touch the eyes. Some forms of conjunctivitis might be...