Blog

The biggest misconception I see as an optometrist is that people who “see just fine” don’t think they need an eye exam - FALSE! Eye exams with a doctor of...

This is a complicated question - do screens damage your eye health in the form of blinding eye disease? Not quite. Does prolonged screen use create issues with visual comfort,...

A great question that, as an optometrist, I get all the time. OD (Oculus Dexter in latin) refers to the right eye, and OS (Oculus Sinister in latin) refers to...

The short answer: yes! Most of the time, the actual numbers in your glasses prescription need to be converted to account for the reduced distance between your eye and the...

A popular question we get as an optometry clinic is whether an eye exam is a covered benefit under MSP. The answer is it depends!  For kids (0-18 years old)...

Were you ever told to finish your carrots at dinner because it was good for your eyes? Well, I’m here to tell you…it’s true. Carrots carry vitamin A which can...

There are a variety of reasons one might see haloes around lights: #1 - Uncorrected Prescription An uncorrected prescription, even a mild one, can create this symptom. Something as simple...

Can Contact Lenses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays? Skin cancer isn't the only harmful consequence of sun exposure. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light also increases your risk of several...

Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses...

How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice Imagine wearing a rain coat every day of the year, no matter what the weather conditions are. Although you'd be appropriately dressed for...

Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a condition that develops in infancy or early childhood, and it typically starts when the focus in one eye is more enhanced...

Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can...

Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. Halos show up as bright circles around a light source. Glare is light that interferes with...

Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age. To keep your...

Eating right is essential for keeping your body healthy. This is as true for your eyes as it is for your heart. A diet that is rich in fresh fruits,...