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This year on President’s Day, we’re taking a step back from good furniture sales and the advantages of having a three-day weekend to explore a more frivolous — but all the while interesting — topic. In the past 245 years and 46 presidents, only three have worn glasses full-time.

We all know how chaotic this year has been. In our tight-knit community, we all know someone who has been impacted by one of the many tumultuous events of 2020. While wildfire season is over, the fires are not.

For 96% of the world, the world is a vibrant, colorful place. Outside of old black and white movies, our eyes see and recognize roughly 10 million different shades of color.

Did you know that glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States? It’s known as “the sneak thief of sight” by the Glaucoma Research Foundation due to its lack of symptoms and the permanent damage that it causes to vision. The National Eye Institute estimates that by 2030, 4.2 million Americans will have glaucoma.

The big man himself makes his appearance soon, so we’re taking a moment to ask one of Life’s big Christmas questions: why does Santa wear glasses?

Fall is notable for many things: pumpkins, coffee, the good maple syrup you get from Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Most notably is our annual fall fashion guide. Yes folks, it’s that time again.

Eye examinations are kind of the bread and butter of what we do. Yes, beyond the pretty walls of our lobby, lined with hundreds of stylish frames and lens options, there are rooms and suites filled with cutting edge equipment. This equipment is all designed to aid in the examination, measuring, and diagnosing your eyes.

We’re getting warm colors and vintage shapes this season, so hold on tight! Check out the four things to look for in frames this autumn.

It surrounds us; it flows through us; it binds the galaxy together… okay, maybe not that last one. And no, we’re not talking about the Force today. What this is referring to is the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)! Yes, our good friend from our HEV article from long ago and far, far away.

Have cabin fever yet? While the best thing you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay at home and practice social distancing, it can be a challenge to keep yourself going: be it working from home, having a staycation, or a sick day. Many adapt via spring cleaning, working out from home, or even catching up on shows stacking up in their Netflix or Hulu queue. But between all these things, don’t forget about the health of your eyes!