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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.

Here at Downtown Vision, we give a lot of love for the four-eye world. With so many styles of frames to choose from and customizable lens options like transitions, not to mention using the latest high-tech instrumentation for eyewear, it’s no secret: we’re Reno’s go-to spot for glasses.

Bespoke anything is good. To have a bespoke dress or suit is to have a fashionable, customized piece is unique and valuable. Having something designed for you puts it above anything else in the wardrobe. It takes your look to the next level, to know an item is one-of-a-kind and made to fit you perfectly. And in the case of glasses, fit matters. Like our last blog already went over, face shape and brow shape, as designer Tom Davies describes, matters most when looking for a new pair of glasses. Tom Davies takes this principle to the next level, ensuring each piece of eyewear designed is better than the last, because it is specially made for the individual.

They’re everywhere. Every time you step outside, if you don’t have them on, chances are you’ll see someone with them on. They’re at your favorite lunch spot and your favorite café. You’ll see them everywhere you go. And they’re here to help. Sunglasses are a part of everyday life, as widespread and common as any other part of an outfit. But they’re much more than a fashion piece or a symbol of looking cool. They are a critical component of your eye health and safety.

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated. Fortunately, advancements in medical science have paved the way for various treatment options...

It may seem to speak for itself, but it cannot be overstated enough. The health of your eyes relies on the accuracy and comprehension that comes from your semi-annual or annual eye exam. While it may seem silly, every piece of equipment we use to examine your eyes serves a specific purpose in identifying, diagnosing, tracking, and treating over 240 different ocular disorders.

It is one of the more well-known eye diseases, affecting more than 3 million people in America. It’s a disease that has no cure, but can be prevented and treated to slow and stop further progression. It’s the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. And because January is a month dedicated to spreading awareness about this disease, what better way is there for us to explain what it is, how it affects us, and how it is treated. Let’s talk about Glaucoma.

Your eyes are little globes of technicolor wonder. When you look around at everything around you, the colors you perceive aren’t inherent to the objects you see. Instead, objects absorb light and reflect specific colors that we then see. That red stapler on your desk is only red because that is what is reflected when light hits it. Turn off the lights and your red stapler becomes a dark gray color.