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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.

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!

Hi. It’s April 7th, better known as World Health Day. Since 1950, April 7th has been reserved as a day to bring general health to light, bringing awareness to specific health themes each year. 2020 is also designated the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization, which makes this World Health Day a day to celebrate the dedication and contributions made by nurses and midwives around the world. So before we get started, take a minute to recognize a nurse or midwife in your life and give them your gratitude.

Most medication ads tend to start off the same way: stock footage of someone in obvious pain or discomfort, set in grayscale, with a voice-over describing asking if you have ever experienced such and such symptoms of such and such issue. When they introduce whatever life-changing medication the ad is really about, it comes paired with a laundry list of side effects which can sometimes sound scarier than the issue in the first place. It makes you wonder, if this medication causes so many other issues, how can I count on it to help my original issue?

Our eyes are a lot more sensitive than anyone thinks they are. When we sit in front of a computer screen (or phone screen) for too long, the bright, blue-white light can strain our eyes. It’s like looking straight into a flashlight. When we (and our kids) look at a screen for too long, our eyes can get tired, feel dry and irritated, and even start to get a headache. This is because of HEV light.

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.