Fireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month

June is both Fireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month! Fireworks are especially popular as we close in on the 4th of July, but they can be dangerous as well! Unfortunately eye injuries due to fireworks are common! Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens of our eyes and also will diminish vision, but generally over […]

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May is Healthy Vision Month

In 2003, the National Eye Institute established May as Healthy Vision Month. During this annual observance, Americans are encouraged to make their eye health a priority and learn how to keep their eyes healthy and safe. Why is Healthy Vision Month important? Healthy Vision Month is important because more than 23 million Americans age 18 […]

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Eye health by numbers

As America’s population ages overall, the number of people with eye conditions and disease will increase. Currently the number of us dealing with vision problems is already staggering. If you’re coping with vision problems, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Nearly 1.3 million Americans forty and older are legally blind. About […]

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Secrets for progressive lens adaption

Progressive addition lenses can be notoriously difficult to successfully dispense, but there are several techniques that can be used to ensure patients are left satisfied. How do I find progressive lenses that are right for me? The secret behind good eyeglasses with progressive lenses is having them customized by an experienced eye care professional. Because […]

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