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La Pine Eyecare

We are a full-service optometry clinic here to provide for all of your eyecare & vision needs.

We accept most vision and medical insurance plans and are conveniently located in La Pine on Third Street between Highway 97 and Huntington Road.

02/20/2026

Winter Is Here! Are Your Eyes Protected?

Winter can be even more dangerous in some ways than summer. Just because most of our skin is bundled up from the cold, that doesn’t mean our eyes are safe, and that’s only one of the potential problems they can face during the chilly months of the year.

Winter Dry Eye
In winter, the air can get very dry, and the heaters in our homes and where we work only dry it out more! This makes it very easy for our eyes to dry out and become irritated. You can fight back against this by staying well hydrated, and it can also help to use seat warmers in the car and turn the heater down, as well as getting a humidifier.

Arc Eye or Snow Blindness
As we hinted at before, it is very possible to get sunburned in winter, and that includes the eyes. Too much sunlight can actually lead to temporary blindness, called “snow blindness” or “arc eye.” Skiers and snowboarders are some of the most susceptible. Up on those slopes, the thinner air offers less protection from the sun and the snow reflects it back even more, making everything extremely bright.

The most dangerous part of snow blindness is that it can take hours to begin noticing symptoms, during which time you may have gotten even more sun exposure! The good news is that there are excellent tools to help prevent snow blindness.

Sunglasses Are Not Just for Summer
A good pair of polarized, 100 percent UV blocking sunglasses are a fantastic defense against dangerous UV rays for a day out in the snowy weather. Polarization is important, because this type of lens is designed to reflect light coming in from certain angles, which means none of that glare coming off the snow will get past them to your eyes! If you don’t already have a pair, we highly recommend taking a look at a few.

Goggles for Outdoor Winter Athletes
For skiers and snowboarders, mere sunglasses may not be enough. This is where goggles come in. They provide more coverage and are more secure than sunglasses. They can even fit over glasses, and you can find pairs with vents or anti-fog coating so they don’t steam up.

Unlike with sunglasses, you might want to avoid polarized lenses on goggles, because the glare on the mountainside actually helps you see the slope. Instead, check out the colored lenses available. Different colors are more helpful in different conditions. If that seems intimidating or you aren’t interested in changing out lenses, you could choose a pair with universal lenses that are good in all conditions.

02/19/2026

How Our Eyesight Changes as We Age
It’s essential to stay on the watch for signs of age-related vision loss the older we get. As eye health professionals, one of our priorities is making sure our patients are informed so that they both know what to expect and can minimize any risks they may have.

Common Age-Related Vision Changes
These are some of the most common vision changes associated with age:

Needing more light to see by. As we get older, we often need more light to see by, so you might start needing a few more work lamps and reading lights in your life.
Greater difficulty seeing to read and do close work. Over time, the lenses in our eyes can become less flexible, making it harder to focus on close-up things. This is called presbyopia.
Increased sensitivity to glare. This can be particularly difficult while driving.
Slight changes in color perception. The clear lens in the eye can discolor, distorting the colors we see somewhat.
Reduced tear production. Having enough tears is essential for keeping your eyes healthy and for maintaining clear vision.

Age-Related Sight-Threatening Conditions
The above changes can be frustrating and things like presbyopia and dry eye can be treated with reading glasses and eye drops, but there are also more serious vision problems associated with age, such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Many of these eye conditions can be treated, delayed, or even reversed, and improvements in technology and science may lead to even better prognoses in the future. Early detection is critical, which is why regular eye exams are so important as we get older.

02/18/2026

In winter, when the days are shorter, we tend to end up driving more at night.

For those of us without perfect eyesight, this can be an increasingly stressful adjustment to make every year, and we should all take the dangers of night driving into careful consideration. It won’t just make a difference to our own lives, but to the lives of those we encounter on the road.

The Common Struggles of Night Driving
A road at night can look very different from the same road in broad daylight. Between the glare of oncoming headlights and the deep shadows, upcoming curves and obstacles are harder to notice. While some people might be confident in their ability to adjust to night driving conditions, not everyone they share the road with is, and that requires everyone to be more careful in order to minimize the risk of accidents.

Aging Only Makes Night Driving Harder
The older we get, the worse our night vision becomes. That’s because we gradually lose some of the rods in our eyes (specialized cells that distinguish between light and dark). Among other age-related problems, the lenses in our eyes also tend to grow cloudier and stiffer over the years, which makes it harder to focus and increases sensitivity to glare. All of this combines to make night driving more difficult over time.

If night driving has become more of a problem lately, come see us! We can help determine the cause and if it’s something that can be addressed with a different glasses prescription or other aid. Bring any questions or concerns you have with you, and we look forward to seeing you!

02/17/2026

Everyday Eye Care Tips!

Wear Sunglasses: not just for looking cool. Sun damage is a serious business for your eyes. For all of your outdoor activities, you need year-round UV protection for your eyes. Always wear eyeglasses and sunglasses with 100% UV protection. You can’t rely on sunscreen alone for protection from UV rays. Even though 75 percent of Americans report having concerns about UV eye exposure, less than one-third (31 percent) wear sunglasses every time they go outside, according to the 2016 Vision Watch survey of more than 10,000 adults 18 and older. Pearle Vision makes it easy for you to get Rx sunglasses. Click here to find a Pearle Vision Eyecare center in your neighborhood.

Don't ignore headaches. Reaching for another aspirin? Frequent headaches can be a sign of an eye health issue. Check with your eye doctor or read more about common eye health issues.

Tears can be a good thing. Beware of dry, itchy eyes caused by environmental factors, certain medications or just aging tear ducts. Artificial tears work wonders for thirsty, irritated eyes.

Don't be afraid to blink. Healthy eyes need breaks. Frequent blinking prevents fatigue.

Safety first. If you think you should be wearing safety glasses, put them on.

Supercharge your eyes.Diets rich in Vitamin A keep eyes healthy and sparkling. So eat lots of carrots, dark leafy greens or sweet potatoes. Read a full list of eye-healthy foods here.

Give 'em a rest. Reduce computer-related eyestrain with the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Sleep on it! Sleep is the most natural form of eye care. Lack of sleep can lead to increased strain and make your eyes look unhealthy (dark circles or bags).

02/16/2026

▪️ Eyebrows
The arching shape and the direction of the individual hair help direct moisture towards the sides of our faces, keeping most of the liquid away from our eyes, whether it’s raining or we’re sweaty from an intense workout.

We should be careful about how we groom them. If we pluck them too thin or shave them, they can’t do their important jobs.

▪️ Eyelashes
They work almost like fences, and when we close our eyes, they form a barrier that contaminants (airborne debris, including dust, sand, and dirt) can’t get through. Eyelashes are also highly sensitive and trigger a reflex response. If something touches them, our instinctive reaction is to blink so that the foreign object can’t reach the eye!

While eyebrows hairs take several months to grow out, eyelashes only take a few weeks, so when they fall out or get pulled out, they replace themselves fairly quickly.

02/13/2026

GLAUCOMA

- A condition that causes damage to your eye's optic nerve and gets worse over time.
- The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to your brain.

Cause

- The result of an intrinsic deterioration of the optic nerve, which leads to high fluid pressure on the front part of the eye.
- Less common causes include a blunt or chemical injury to your eye, severe eye infection, blocked blood vessels inside the eye, and inflammatory conditions.

Symptoms

- Most people don’t have any. The first sign is often a loss of peripheral, or side, vision. That can go unnoticed until late in the disease. That’s why glaucoma is often called the "sneak thief of vision."

Treatment

- Your doctor may use prescription eye drops, laser surgery, or microsurgery to lower pressure in the eye.

02/12/2026

Scientists have tracked down a genetic mutation which took place 6,000-10,000 years ago and is the cause of the eye color of all blue-eyed humans alive on the planet today. New research shows that people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor

02/11/2026

The Best Glasses for Your Face Shape and Skin Tone

Why do some eyeglasses look attractive on display in the optical shop, but not so great when you try them on?

It could be that the frames are the wrong style for your face shape. Your face shape plays a significant role in whether a certain style of glasses will look good on you.

To determine your face shape and which eyeglass styles will look best on you, pull your hair away from your face and look directly into a mirror. Take a close look at the overall shape and contours of your face and head.

02/10/2026

Watch for signs that your child has a vision problem:

These include itchy eyes, squinting, excessive blinking or tearing, headaches, tiring when reading, or sitting close to the TV or computer screen. Remember: Children typically don’t complain about vision problems.

Talk to your child’s doctor, school nurse, or teacher if you have concerns about his/her vision.

Request a vision screening for your child. You can do this at your well-child visit or take your child to an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist) for an eye exam.

02/06/2026

Do human eyes grow?

Human eyes grow dramatically in size from birth until about 15 to 16 years of age. The size of the human eye from front to back is about 17 mm at birth, and human eyes grow to about 21 mm by two years of age, and about 23 to 24 mm by the time you reach your teenage years, in which it has grown to about 7/8th of an inch. This eye growth is in the "axial length" of the eye (front to back), and not in the part in which one sees through when looking at something.

02/05/2026

Vigilant about Eye Problems – Look for Signs

Periodically visiting your eye doctor is a great routine to follow, but don’t rely solely on that; it’s your eye health on stake. Be vigilant about your eyesight and keep looking for any changes in your vision. Some red flags to look for include:

Hazy vision
Double vision
Problem seeing in low light conditions
Red eyes for prolonged time periods
Constant eye pain and swelling
Floaters
Frequent flashes of light

If any of these signs and symptoms prevail, consult your eye doctor immediately for a detailed investigation into the matter.

Address

16410 3rd Street Suite A
La Pine, OR
97739

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+15415362911

Website

https://lapineeyecare.com/

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