Modern Eye Care

Sunscreen in your eye? Ouch! Flush it out with fresh water.

Next time, don’t apply sunscreen so close to your eyes and eyelids. Let your sunglasses and hat protect the delicate eye area. And when applying spray sunscreen on a child, have them cup their hands over their eyes.

Happy National Sunglasses Day! Sunglasses aren’t just fashion: High-quality lenses protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays which can cause vision problems, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and cancer. Gear up, shades on!

It is Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, honoring the humanitarian who lost both sight and hearing at 19 months of age. She communicated through touch-lip reading, Braille, speech, typing and finger-spelling to raise awareness and support for blind and disabled people.

Deafblind Awareness Week It’s Deafblind Awareness Week — Let’s raise awareness of this multi-sensory impairment in honor of Helen Keller.

Yard work and DIY projects increase during summer months -- so do eye injuries! Wearing wrap-around protective eyewear or goggles reduces your eye injury risk by 90%! Before mowing, clear sticks, pinecones, and loose debris that could become a projectile and injure the eye.

When swimming, water skiing, or enjoying your favorite water park, protect your eyes with water goggles. Always remove contact lenses to prevent eye infections from bacteria and other bugs lurking in the pool, lake, or ocean. Swim healthy!

Once cataracts form and begin to impair your vision, there is no other treatment than removing the eye’s natural lens and replacing it. Fortunately, the cataract procedure has a 98% success rate and is performed on an outpatient basis. Win-win!

Signs that you may have a cataract forming on your eye’s lens include:
• Cloudy or blurred vision, not correctable with glasses
• Increased glare, light halos, and light sensitivity
• Not seeing well at night
• Colors that appear faded, yellow, or washed out

Although you can’t prevent cataracts, protecting your eyes from the sun’s UV light with high-quality sunglasses may slow cataract development. By age 65, as many as 90% of people have at least one cataract forming. Smoking increases the rate of cataract formation—so please quit!

It’s National Men's Health Week, and (of course!) we focus on the eyes. Men are at risk for eye conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration -- plus color blindness and nearsightedness. Make your appointment today so we can help you see your best!

Eyes tired and itchy from so much time staring at screens? Give them a break with the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take a break for 20 seconds. Look away from your screen, focus on something 20 feet in the distance, and remember to blink!

Happy National Eyewear Day! We celebrate the role eyewear plays in enhancing vision and boosting confidence. From classic frames to trendy styles, eyewear reflects your individuality. Why not schedule your eye exam today to keep your vision sharp and stylish?

June is Cataract Awareness Month. A few facts:
• Cataracts result from the natural aging process.
• Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide.
• Cataract surgery is a common elective procedure – and greatly improves quality of life.

Lead by example! Show your kids the importance of wearing sunglasses by wearing yours consistently. They'll follow your example and make sun protection a daily habit. Plus, who doesn't want to look like a rockstar?

Is your kid a dynamo of destruction? We’ve got the right frame for them. Comfort and durability are key when it comes to kids' sunglasses. Opt for lightweight, flexible frames to keep up with their active lifestyle. And don't forget scratch-resistant lenses for extra durability!

When it comes to healthy eye habits, start 'em young! We recommend sunglasses for kids as young as 6 months. It's never too early to protect your child’s eyes from harmful UV rays and build healthy habits. And if they need prescription glasses, we've got adorable options!

Not all sunglasses are created equal! Protect your child's eyes with high-quality shades that block 100% of damaging UV rays. Cheap sunglasses might look cute, but they could be missing crucial UV protection. Choose wisely to protect their eyes for a lifetime of healthy vision.

Let your child's personality shine with their own pair of sunglasses! Encourage them to pick the frames that make them feel like a superstar. Feeling good about what they wear makes it more likely they'll keep those shades on and protect their precious peepers.

Looking for a great pair of sunglasses for Memorial Day weekend? You’re in luck: We have sleek new styles arriving daily. Visit us -- our talented staff will help you select a pair to flatter your face, fit your lifestyle, and protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays!

True or false? Darker sunglasses give better UV protection.

FALSE! Tint does not indicate UV protection. Unless they feature 100% UV protection, darker lenses cause added harm by allowing the pupil to widen and absorb extra UV rays. Only wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection.

Your eye’s lens is a natural defense barrier against harmful UV rays, but kids are at greater risk for UV damage because their “filter” is not fully functional. Ditch dollar-store glasses. Our optical department offers sunnies that protect from 100% of the sun’s damaging rays.

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It’s National Women’s Health Week! We encourage you to take your eye health seriously. Don't let cloudy days fool you -- UV rays still reach Earth's surface. Lead by example and wear your sunglasses every day, rain or shine -- and remind your kids to wear theirs, too!

Summer's coming, and that means more time spent outdoors. Did you know that reflected UV light at the beach or pool can be as harmful as direct sunlight? Make sure kids wear their sunglasses to enjoy the sun safely. (And why not add a hat? Sun protection never looked so cute!)

Did you know that by the time your child turns 18, they've received 80% of their lifetime exposure to UV radiation? Protect your kids’ eyes with high-quality sunglasses that block 100% of harmful UV rays -- because a lifetime of healthy vision starts in childhood!

May is National Healthy Vision Month. An estimated 23 million American adults have never had an eye exam – because they don’t think they have eye problems. Many eye diseases don’t have symptoms in early stages (when they are most treatable), but your optometrist can identify them. Is it time to make your yearly appointment? Call us today! https://ow.ly/Cbr750RwrR9

Spring is here in full blossom, with longer days and stronger rays. When you slather on sunscreen, remember to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays by wearing sunglasses with 100% UV protection. It’s a healthy, lifelong habit to develop, and you’ll also look great!

Seeing clearly is a gift—so protect it! May is Healthy Vision Month. Prioritize your family's eye health with annual checkups to detect issues early and ensure clear vision for years to come. Book your appointment(s) today!