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What Causes Cataracts?

What Causes Cataracts?

by | Jun 6, 2019 | Optical News

June is National Cataract Awareness Month, a common eye condition which is now a leading cause of vision loss in the United States for adults over the age of 40. It’s also a leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the National Eye Institute. Cataracts...
5 Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses

5 Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses

by | May 8, 2019 | Optical News

If you wear prescription eyewear, have you ever experienced this scenario? For whatever reason, you don’t have contact lenses in. Maybe you don’t wear them, or if you do, maybe it’s allergy season, or you ran out of contacts or perhaps you just...
Optometry Myth Busters: Sunglasses

Optometry Myth Busters: Sunglasses

by | Apr 21, 2019 | Optical News

Optometry Myth Busters: 6 Facts You Need to Know about Sunglasses Did you know that the first sunglasses were invented in 12th century China? They weren’t quite as sophisticated as the styles you’ll see in our office, but they served their purpose: a cut...
Why Kids Need High-Quality Sunglasses

Why Kids Need High-Quality Sunglasses

by | Apr 9, 2019 | Optical News

Are you a safety- and health-conscious parent? You are if you teach your kids the importance of brushing their teeth, buckling their seatbelt, and wearing the proper protective equipment for sports including shin guards, helmets and knee pads. But are you overlooking...