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As medical professionals, we like to discuss eye science and eye health with the utmost attention to detail. We are scientists, after all. Which means that we base our actions on facts and logic and reason. But even us medical professionals can have some fun. With today being National Comic Book Day, we wanted to change gears and look at eye-based superpowers through the ages.

Today, we take eyewear a little bit for granted. Endless styles, futuristic technology, and availability to everyone. Glasses are a common commodity, and the world can see better because of it. But for the next few minutes, let us transport you to the 1910s and 1920s, where optometry innovations made glasses mainstream and fashionable. With Downton Abbey releasing this Friday, we thought it was only appropriate to turn the dials on our time machine and learn about optometry of the era, the technology behind eyeglasses at the time, and then style of the age.

He’s the glue that keeps us together. The bread to our PB&J. The Yoda to our Jedi. Dr. Ed Angelini started our practice over 45 years ago and has been with us since the beginning! Growing up in the Bronx, he moved to Reno, NV when he was 16. He got his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada and received his doctorate in Optometry from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. After earning his doctorate, he returned to Reno and started this very practice!

Have you ever had those moments of self-awareness, like being aware that you’re breathing or that you’re blinking? Allow us to introduce a new one to you: you are now aware that your eyes are wet.

Not surprisingly, many of our patients are confused about their medical and vision benefits. Not only are health plans complicated and hard to understand, but customer service representatives and brokers have been known to provide incomplete or bad information about benefits.

We often hear the phrase "20/20 vision" thrown around in discussions about eyesight, but what exactly does it mean? Contrary to popular belief, it's more than just a generic term for perfect vision...

When I first got glasses at age 7, my mom made it a point to tell me (constantly) not to wear them in front of the computer, because it would strain my eyes. On top of the classic “moms-know-best” tactic, she’s a nurse, so I took her advice seriously. 18 years later, and I still find myself habitually taking off my glasses before I sit down at my desk. But, annoyingly, I put my glasses back on as soon as I get up and take them off as soon as I sit down, performing a series of tasks without ever really knowing the reason behind why I was doing it. Not to mention that even without glasses on, my eyes would still feel strained whenever I was in front of a computer screen for too long.

Friends. It is OFFICIALLY back-to-school season. For kids, teenagers, and college students alike, August marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. It’s also coincidentally Children’s Eye Health Month, which brings us to today’s topic: children’s eye health.

It may seem anecdotal, but I recall once paying less than $100 for a new pair of glasses thanks to vision insurance. Without it, my bill would have been closer to $800. Insurance plays a big role in eye care for millions of people. When people start to line up for smart glasses, many will be wondering how expensive they’ll be and whether there’s a chance of insurance covering them.

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.