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Marking “Eye Exam” Off Your Back-to-School Shopping List

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.


The Connection Between Vision and Headaches

The eyes are our windows to the world, but they can also be the source of discomfort in the form of headaches. Vision-related headaches can be a common and often overlooked issue...


Everything You Need To Know About Cataracts

One of the most common and talked about ocular disease is cataracts. Affecting millions of people each year, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness across the world. June is Cataracts Awareness Month, and as a result we’re going to deep dive into what cataracts are, how they form, how they’re treated, and how they can be prevented.


World Health Day: A nod to Eyewear and Sustainability

The conversation about the conservation of the planet is more important now than it ever has been before. We have all witnessed it firsthand, from droughts to floods to wildfires. Our planet’s climate is drastically changing and the time to take action is now. It’s a daunting task, but one that has been recognized by leading scientists to be critical if we want the future of our planet to thrive.


Looking Behind The Curtain – How easy is it to get replacement glasses in the US?

A couple of months ago, Yascha Mounk, a contributing writer for The Atlantic wrote an article criticizing the process of getting eyewear in America versus other parts of the world. The story, published by the author in the publication’s opinions section, detailed his personal struggle to find eyewear after losing his glasses in a rafting mishap. His story highlights the difference in time between needed glasses or contact lenses and receiving them in America versus other countries, such as Peru, where the author recalls being able to tell a clerk their prescription and then get a pair of contact lenses ten minutes later.


Our bodies change in all sorts of ways as we get older. You swear you could have jumped higher yesterday or run a marathon a month ago, but today you know one bad twist of your neck and you’re out for the season. It’s a normal part of life, but it’s an annoying part of life and one that requires constant upkeep.


Contacts and COVID-19 - An update for your health

Contact lens wearers should continue to practice safe contact lens wear and care hygiene habits to help prevent against transmission of any contact lens-related infections, such as always washing hands with soap and water before handling lenses.


Eyewear Fashion, Spring 2019: The Bold, The Beautiful, and The Brows

You may have seen this coming. These past few weeks, you’ve seen us show off new frames perfectly in-line for spring fashion trends. Since the weather outside is delightful, it’s high time we go on a deep dive into the latest trends in eyewear for the season to help you look your best.


Understanding Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

In our increasingly digital world, it's no surprise that many of us spend hours each day in front of screens. Whether it's for work, entertainment, or communication, screens have become an integral part of our lives...


Spook-tacular Eye Makeup Safety Tips for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and you're probably busy planning your costume and makeup for the big night. Eye makeup can play a significant role in your Halloween ensemble...