What’s a Retinal Tear? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A tear in the retina can be a vision-threatening situation. Find out what you need to know about retinal tears, and what you should watch for. A healthy retina is essential for good vision. Like everything else in our eyes and bodies, however, our retinas are at risk...
Sudden Vision Changes and What They Might Mean
Our vision changes as we age, and it’s perfectly normal to experience gradual vision changes. But what if you experience a sudden change in vision? What might that mean and how do you know if it’s serious? Here are some sudden vision problems you might experience, and...
What Causes High Eye Pressure and How to Reduce It
You’ve heard of high blood pressure or hypertension, but have you heard of high intraocular pressure or ocular hypertension? Here’s everything you need to know about this eye condition, including whether or not you might be at risk. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the...
Take Charge of Your Eye Care
Is one of your resolutions to take better care of your vision in 2021? We thought so! Just like any other part of our health, being proactive about taking care of your vision is one of the very best ways to protect it. In honor of the New Year, here are the top 21...
How Should Glasses Fit Your Face?
Glasses should feel comfortable, accentuate your features, and, of course, help you see. Choosing glasses is about much more than your personal style preferences; it’s actually an important part of eye care. If you have the wrong fit, even if you love the frame style,...
Adjusting to Bifocals, Progressives, or Other Multifocal Lenses
If you’re older than 40, you may have experienced one of the “joys” of aging: Our eyes change as we get older, inevitably developing a new refractive error called presbyopia. Presbyopia limits our ability to see things up close. If you’ve found you need to bump up the...
Getting Used to Contact Lenses: What to Expect
Getting contacts for the first time, or considering the switch from glasses to contact lenses? While wearing contact lenses is an exciting step, it also comes with an adjustment period. Here’s everything you need to know before you start wearing contacts. Tip #1: Be...
What to Do If You Experience Blurry Vision in One Eye
Blurry or blurred vision is a fairly common complaint that isn’t typically a reason for concern. But what causes it, and what if you have blurry vision in only one eye? Should you be worried? Here we look at what causes blurry vision, and how to know if or when you...
Everything You Need to Know About Using FSA Benefits for Eye Care
Do you have a flexible spending account (FSA), or have you considered one? Here’s everything you need to know about using this health savings plan for all your vision care needs. It’s that special time of year — that time when you opt in to certain benefits with your...
Stylish Eyeglasses for Fall: Check Our These Top Sellers
In the mood for some new eyeglasses frames for the season? Whatever your face shape, we have stylish glasses you’re sure to love. Glasses correct our vision, but they’re not just practical. The glasses styles we choose are also a way to show the world a bit of our...
Family Eye Care: Tips for Choosing the Right Eye Doctor
Comprehensive eye care isn’t just for grownups, and it’s not just for those who need glasses or contacts. Because everyone needs eye exams and vision care, it makes sense to find one provider that can take care of your whole family. Ask these questions to find the...
How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Checked?
How frequently we should get an eye exam changes throughout the course of our lives. Here’s when you should be scheduling those eye doctor appointments, and everything else you need to know about that all-important vision checkup. Getting regular comprehensive eye...
What Happens to Eyesight as We Age?
As we get older, our eyes and vision change. Here’s an age-by-age look at what to expect and watch for. What changes to our eyesight are normal? Big changes to our eyes happen over the course of several decades, ultimately affecting the way we see starting in...
What Does It Mean to Be Color Blind?
If you have difficulties distinguishing certain colors, you might have a form of color blindness. But does having this vision condition actually mean you can’t see color at all? Here we learn more about how our eyes perceive color, and why some people see colors much...
What Is Lazy Eye? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
If you’ve ever seen a young child with an eye patch over one eye, chances are that little one has a visual development condition called amblyopia, or lazy eye. But what exactly is amblyopia, what causes it, and how can you spot it? Let’s take a look. When one or both...
Why Am I Seeing Halos Around Lights?
Seeing halos (bright circles or rings around lights) can be common, but they can also be a cause for concern. Here’s a look at why you might be seeing halos and what to do about them. Have you experienced seeing bright rings or circles surrounding a light source, such...
Raising Awareness With World Sight Day
This annual day to raise public awareness about blindness and vision impairment issues is coming October 8. Learn more about this global initiative and how you can protect your sight. Did you know that around the world, about 2.2 billion people are visually impaired...
How to Work With An Optician to Find Glasses You’ll Love
Picking out eyeglasses isn’t just a matter of personal style. There’s science and art to finding the perfect pair. Here’s how an optician can help. If your eye exam reveals that you need a vision prescription, then the next step is to find your perfect pair of...