Can I Get Contact Lenses Without a Prescription?
Obtaining contact lenses without a valid prescription might seem tempting, especially if your current prescription has expired. However, having an up-to-date prescription from a licensed eye doctor is extremely important for your vision and eye health. This prescription should only be issued after a comprehensive eye health exam and contact lens fitting. Wearing contact lenses… Read More
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy Glasses Online
How many times have you been unpleasantly surprised by an online purchase? If you’re like me, you have a pile of things around that either didn’t fit properly, had lower quality than you were expecting, or was just junk. Taking the risk with your vision is a little different. Buying your glasses online may seem… Read More
Does Glaucoma Always Require Treatment?
More than 3 million Americans, and more than 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it. Treatment is often necessary for those diagnosed with glaucoma to prevent vision loss. While treatment cannot restore lost vision, it can help slow or even prevent further vision loss. Keep… Read More
What Can I Do About My Droopy Eyelids?
Droopy eyelids, also known as ptosis, occur when one or both of your upper eyelids hang lower than normal. Saggy eyelids can lead to compromised vision, cosmetic insecurities, and issues with the proper functioning of the eyelid. Eyelids commonly droop due to age, as the muscles supporting your lids weaken and the skin around your… Read More
Why Blepharoplasty Can Help You Look and Feel Younger!
How you feel has a lot to do with how you look. If your eyes look older than you are, you will probably feel older too. It’s normal to desire looking and feeling more youthful as you age. A blepharoplasty – or eyelid surgery – may be the most effective way for you to achieve… Read More
