Jones Optical

11/09/2025

Have a great Sunday!

11/07/2025

FRIDAY FUNNY

11/06/2025

Did you know?
The older we get, the less tears our eyes produce.
OptiLight is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for dry eye disease that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to reduce inflammation and improve tear production
OptiLight uses pulses of light to stimulate the meibomian glands, which produce an oily layer of tears that prevents them from evaporating too quickly

11/05/2025

American Diabetes Month is in November, a time to raise awareness about the disease, promote prevention, and support those living with it. Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month is observed annually in November, also.
People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Yet recent studies have revealed low awareness of the issue among ethnicities at higher risk for diabetes. With the findings signaling that many Americans may not be defending themselves against diabetes-related vision loss, the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages those with diabetes to take proactive steps to protect their vision.

11/04/2025

TUESDAY EYE TRIVIA.
An eye twitch (or more accurately an eyelid twitch) is an uncontrollable eyelid spasm. Most eye twitching lasts only a few minutes, but sometimes an eyelid twitch can persist for days or longer.
When your eyelid is twitching, you might think everyone else can see it. But most eye twitches are subtle and are not easily seen by others.
The medical term for eye twitching is myokymia.
When should I be worried about eye twitching?
Eye twitching usually goes away on its own within a few days or weeks with rest, stress relief and decreased caffeine. Schedule an appointment with your doctor if: The twitching doesn't go away within a few weeks. Your eyelid completely closes with each twitch or you have difficulty opening the eye.

11/03/2025

OPTICIAN'S PICK OF THE WEEK.
New and unusual shape from DKNY. Love the logo around the rim!

11/02/2025

Have a good Sunday!

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/30/2025

It's that time of year again! Join us in Mahomet on Main Street for Trunk or Treat.

"Trick or treat, bag of sweets, ghosts are walking down the street."
When witches go riding and black cats are seen. The moon laughs and whispers 'Tis near Halloween! Come to downtown Mahomet tonight and enjoy Trunk or Treat 6PM - 8PM!

10/29/2025

Halloween Eye Safety Tips
Tip # 1. Halloween glitter is all fun and games until it gets in your eye
Who doesn’t like to dress up on Halloween? And fun face make up is a great way to complete that killer costume. But this kind of show make up is generally not formulated for the eye so be careful when you apply it! This counts for fake eyelashes, lash glue (this one is really no good for the eyes), glitter, glitz and other Halloween makeup.
Tip # 2. Monster contacts can do major damage to your eye
Scary cosmetic contacts are all the rage at Halloween – and even I will admit they make quite a statement. But they can also wreak all sorts of havoc on your eye including causing vision threatening infections in the cornea – which can really leave you with a scary eye. If you need this last little touch for your costume make sure that you purchase these lenses from a optical shop that stocks sterile contact lenses which can be fit appropriately for your eyes. Please take the contacts out at the end of the night. Curses to those who sleep with contacts in because its ghoulishly dangerous to the eye!
Tip #3: Beware of the Witch’s Brew
Unfortunately, a lot of the severe eye trauma we see comes secondary to too much Witch’s Brew – never a good idea. Be safe and smart when you are out showing off your wicked costume this Halloween. Have a designated driver or use a ride-share service like uber or lyft, be smart about imbibing and remember Tip 2: take your contacts out!
Tip # 4. Watch out for your Trick or Treating kiddos
Halloween is a super special day for the kids. What’s more fun than dressing up as your favorite superhero and staying up late to eat candy!? Unfortunately, pediatric ocular trauma is also common on Halloween. Masks can block peripheral vision, costume accessories like wands and swords can cause blunt trauma to eyes (ouch!), and running around in the dark is a set up for trips and falls – particularly in that slightly-too-long Princess dress. And if your child needs glasses to see keep them as part of the costume – dress them up and make it fun but ensure they’re still wearing what they need to see! All of this will keep your little monsters safe at play.
Tip # 5. Somebody put a spell on you
Uh oh…well let’s hope not! Anyways, the best kind of spell is a sugar coma from Halloween candy for the little ones and Pumpkin Spice lattes for the rest of us! Enjoy Halloween costuming, trick or treating, pumpkins and candy – but do it all safely and keep your eyes out of trouble by following the above tips! Happy Halloween, little goblins!

10/28/2025

Did you have your Halloween Eye Exam?