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Let’s be honest, is there any better fashion accessory than a trendy new pair of glasses?! The world of eyeglasses is exploding, and how could it not with all the new designs coming out. Maybe you use glasses for the prescription, blue-light blocking, or just because you want to make a statement. We’re here to help you find the pair of your dreams, for whatever reason you choose. Let’s dive in!

Cataracts are a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision. You may have trouble reading or doing other everyday activities. Most cataracts slowly develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eye’s lens.

The first vision that comes into most people's thoughts when you say emergency can be pretty gruesome, but that does not have to be true. So what actually falls under the category of an eye emergency?

Noone thinks everyone should be able to wear the same pair of jeans, why would we think everyone would be able to wear the same frame?  We all have unique face shapes, sizes, styles, features, skin tones and personalities.

Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision or for cosmetic purposes. They are typically made from soft, flexible plastic materials that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea, which is essential for eye health. Wearing contacts can be a wonderful experience so long as lenses are properly cared for.

Dry eye syndrome is a condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. Dry eye can occur when any of the three layers of the tear film are disrupted. This imbalance can be caused by a range of factors, such as hormonal changes, autoimmune diseases, inflamed eyelid glands, or allergic eye diseases. This instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eye’s surface. These are some of the common symptoms you may experience:

Kids love to explore the world around them and one of the best ways for them to do that is through sight! 80% of our world is perceived through sight and one way to make sure your child is seeing the best is to have them seen for a comprehensive eye exam. 

As a dad with young kids at home, I certainly can empathize with the craziness of parenthood. Knowing when to get your kids in for their first eye exam may not be at the top of your mind.