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12/24/2025

12/20/2025

Using Eye Drops With Contact Lenses:
Certain eye drops can be used with contact lenses, including rewetting drops that make the eyes feel more comfortable. However, some eye drops should not be used with contact lenses and may end up causing eye irritation and redness.

This article outlines which are safe and which can cause problems if you wear contacts. It also explains when to remove your contacts and call your eye doctor when problems arise.

When is it safe and effective to use eye drops with your contact lenses? From rewetting drops to red eye drops, learn what's OK.

12/14/2025

12 Ways to Protect Your Eye Health:
You can improve your eyesight with exercises and lifestyle changes, as well as corrective lenses and procedures.
Find a list of suggestions here...

You can improve your eyesight with exercises and lifestyle changes, as well as corrective lenses and procedures. Find a list of suggestions here.

12/08/2025

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month!
It’s the holiday season, and that means toy-sharing and gift-giving are in full swing. But before you give a lil one a new toy it’s important to consider: Is this toy safe and age-appropriate? Too often, accidents involving children and toys result in eye injuries. Each year, thousands of children age 14 and younger suffered serious eye injuries, even blindness, from toys.

Read on for an Eye-Safe Toy Checklist...

Too often, accidents involving children and toys occur and may result in eye injuries. Each year, thousands of children age 14 and younger suffered serious

11/27/2025

So thankful for our wonderful patients! Wishing you all a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving.

11/23/2025

The best glasses for round face shapes:
A round face shape pairs well with many different styles of glasses, but choosing frames that are angular can really help to add definition and length. Being able to identify and better understand your face shape is a helpful skill when it comes to perfecting your personal look.

If you have a round shape face and are wondering which glasses are best suited to you, read on.

A round face shape pairs well with many different styles of glasses, but choosing frames that are angular can really help to add definition and length.

11/11/2025

"Home of the free because of the brave!"
With great respect, pride and gratitude, we give a heartfelt thank you to our Veterans. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

11/08/2025

Top 8 Tips for Allergies and Contact Lenses:
If you suffer from allergies you know that the fall season can be a particularly rough. And, if you wear contacts, you also know that having allergies can make wearing them near impossible.
Check out these helpful tips for wearing contact lenses whilst suffering from allergies...

Do you suffer from allergies, but also want to wear contact lenses? Pollen is not the only cause of allergies that can affect your eyes

10/31/2025

Wishing you all a sweet and spooky Halloween!

10/15/2025

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month!!! 👁👁
Observed worldwide annually, Eye Injury Prevention Month emphasizes the importance of educating the masses on common eye injuries and how to prevent and protect against them. The eye is a delicate organ, and any damage can be devastating!

Many eye injuries are easily preventable - Click to find out how to prevent eye injuries and keep your sight and eyes healthy and protected. 🙂

Find out how you can prevent eye injuries this Eye Injury Prevention Month and make sure your sight is protected.

10/10/2025

Battling Dry Eyes? Here’s What Actually Helps...
Our eyes need to be well-lubricated all day in order for us to be comfortable and see clearly. For that to happen, there needs to be adequate tear film (a layer of fluid) on the surface of the eye. When there’s not enough tear film—either because your eyes don't make enough tears, or because the tears don’t work correctly—you end up with dry eyes.

Find exactly what it means to have dry eyes, why it happens, and how to find relief...

Millions of people are surprised to learn they have the condition.

10/01/2025

What do the numbers on glasses mean?
Have you ever noticed those tiny numbers printed on the inside arm of your frames? If not, take a look. All glasses have them. They're more important than you think—and an optometrist tells us why...

What do the numbers on glasses mean? They're more important than you think—and an optometrist tells us why.