Why Spending Time Outdoors Is Good For Your Vision

2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

Studies indicate that spending ample time outdoors can significantly reduce the advancement of myopia in children and even decrease their risk of new-onset by half. Unfortunately, many kids primarily focus on close-up activities indoors including reading or using electronic devices, thus depriving their eyes of the essential natural light necessary for correct development. Stepping [...]

Why Spending Time Outdoors Is Good For Your Vision2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

Can I Sleep in My Contacts?

2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

The short answer is: no, you should not sleep in your contacts. Wearing contact lenses overnight can be dangerous and damaging to the eyes - it's not safe to sleep with any type of contact lenses including soft contacts, rigid gas permeable lenses, and colored contacts. A common problem that may arise while sleeping in [...]

Can I Sleep in My Contacts?2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

The 5 Most Common Eye Diseases Optometrists Look For

2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

When you go in for your annual eye exam, your optometrist will be looking for a number of different eye diseases. Some of the most common eye diseases are cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye syndrome. Keep reading to learn more about diseases in detail and how to protect yourself from them. [...]

The 5 Most Common Eye Diseases Optometrists Look For2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

Glasses or Contacts? Decoding the Pros and Cons

2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

When it comes to vision correction, there are a few different options available. You can choose glasses, contacts, or even surgery. Each option has its own set of pros and cons. In this blog post, we will take a look at the pros and cons of glasses and contacts so that you can make an [...]

Glasses or Contacts? Decoding the Pros and Cons2025-04-15T23:04:19+00:00

April Is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month

2025-04-15T23:04:32+00:00

Did you know that more women suffer from visual impairments than men? Two-thirds of blindness occurs in women. Fortunately, 75% of visual impairment is preventable and/or treatable. It’s important to be proactive, so start scheduling regular eye exams as part of your health routine. Comprehensive Eye Exams by an eye doctor are the only effective [...]

April Is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month2025-04-15T23:04:32+00:00