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3 Things Parents Need to Know about Children’s Protective Eyewear

"It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye" is a familiar saying, and for good reason. More than 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur in the United States every year. About 90% of these injuries are preventable, so with proper protective eyewear, the fun and games can continue. Here are three things parents need to know about protective eyewear. What injuries can protective eyewear prevent? Appropriate protective eyewear can prevent a wide variety of eye injuries. Read More 

Beyond Aestheics: Other Factors To Consider When Choosing Glasses

When choosing glasses frames, your first instinct might be to reach for the pair that looks the prettiest. But, there are things other than color and logos to keep in mind when shopping for glasses frames. Keep these other factors in mind, and you'll emerge from your eye doctor's office with a pair of specs that not only looks good, but also serves you well. Size of the Lenses Certain lens sizes tend to go in and out of fashion. Read More 

Wake Up To Crusty Eyes? 4 Things You Should Know About Blepharitis

If you've been waking up with eyelashes that are glued together. Or, you've noticed a crusty build-up around your eyes in the morning, you may be suffering from an eye condition called blepharitis. This condition won't damage your vision, but it is definitely uncomfortable. What It Is Blepharitis is the inflammation of your eyelids. One of the first things you'll notice about the disease is that your eyelids become red and swollen, especially the edges around your eye. Read More 

3 Ways That Lupus Affects Your Eyes

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation throughout your body. You may already know that this can cause serious complications in your kidneys, heart, and blood vessels, but your doctor may not have told you that lupus can also affect your eyes. Here are three eye conditions that people with lupus need to worry about. Keratitis Your cornea is a clear tissue that is in the front of your eye. Read More 

3 Common Conditions That Can Cause Eye Pain

If you start feeling pain in your eyes, it might be time to visit an eye doctor. When your eyes become painful, there is most likely some type of problem that is causing this to happen. The problem might be something minor, but there is also a chance that there is a major problem. A visit to an optometrist will reveal what is causing this, and while you are there you will also find out how the problem needs to be treated. Read More