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Why Diabetes Makes Regular Eye Exams More Important Than Ever

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, which includes World Diabetes Day, observed around the globe on November 14. Diabetes is one of the world’s most prevalent and fastest-growing health challenges. An estimated 1 in 9 adults worldwide are living with...

Halloween Eye Safety: Keep Your Kids’ Eyes Safe While They Dress Up

Ah, Halloween: A night when your kids can step into just about any costume they can imagine: A superhero, an ugly-cute Labubu monster, Moana, Shrek, Bluey, or even K-Pop Demon Hunters. Plus, they get all that free candy! What’s not to like? You may not know it,...

Myopia Is More Than Blurry Vision: Why Controlling Its Progression Matters

If you are one of the many parents in our practice who has a child with myopia (nearsightedness), you may think the solution is simple: Make sure your child wears their prescription glasses and come back for an eye exam to update their prescription each year. However,...
February: Low Vision Awareness Month

February: Low Vision Awareness Month

The National Eye Institute has designated February as Low Vision Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about visual impairment and rehabilitation for those living with the condition. An estimated 3 million Americans age 40 and older are living with low vision,...

7 Visionary New Year’s Resolutions

7 Visionary New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year! As we ring in a fresh, new year, it’s human nature to consider ways to improve our life experience. These can range from the simple (Drink more water) to the complex (Raise funds for a passion project) to the philosophical (Bark less, wag more)....

LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?

LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?

LASIK eye surgery may mean freedom from dependence on corrective lenses - but it's not right for everybody. Learn whether you're a good candidate and what to consider as you weigh your decision. LASIK is a type of refractive eye surgery that uses an advanced laser...

Flex Your Dollars

Flex Your Dollars

FLEX YOUR DOLLARS, LOVE YOUR EYES: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS “Tis the season to be jolly” and tax-savvy as well.  As the year end approaches, it’s time to remember your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and put it to good...

Are Contact Lenses a Good Choice for Kids?

Are Contact Lenses a Good Choice for Kids?

A common question many parents have is: "When is my child old enough to wear contact lenses?"  Contact lenses can offer several benefits over other forms of vision correction for kids but how do you know the timing is right? Physically, your child's eyes can...