Each year, we partner with the local Lions Club to urge our patients to donate old and unwanted prescription eyewear so that people who couldn’t afford them normally would have access to a free pair. We’re pleased to report that our partnership with the Lions Club, which we call “Lions Recycle for Sight”, has been […]
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The amount of time parents spend worrying about their children’s interactions with screens and electronics per day is certainly nothing new: there has been concern for years about cell phones, video games, TV screens, computer usage and more, but today, it seems to be more urgent than ever before. This is because a wide variety […]
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You may have heard about blue light blocking glasses, the newest trend in eyewear. These glasses are sold with or without prescription lenses and are intended to soften harsh blue light that can cause eye strain, lack of sleep, and other issues with prolonged exposure. But what is blue light? Is it as harmful as […]
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If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, there’s a chance you may be using a hearing aid to correct it. Hearing aids are the best option to improve both your hearing and your quality of life because these tiny devices allow you to better communicate with the world around you. But just like with any other […]
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Patients who wear glasses or contacts must have their prescriptions renewed once a year, but recently some have turned to online eye exams: a risky alternative to visiting the eye doctor in person. In an experiment to measure the accuracy of an online eye exam, NBC-2 had a local patient take the online exam. Dr. […]
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The Eye Associates is committed to the health of your eyes. In honor of April being Sport Eyewear Awareness Month, we are offering a Free Polycarbonate upgrade with the purchase of a complete pair of prescription eyewear. A $100 value. Polycarbonate makes your lenses thinner, lighter and most importantly impact resistant. Cannot be combined with any other […]
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If your health plan includes a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can spend tax-free dollars on qualified medical expenses like eye exams, eyeglasses, or contacts. Unless your employer’s health plan makes a specific exception, you must spend FSA dollars before December 31, otherwise, you’ll lose them. If you have FSA funds remaining and you need an eye […]
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Clear Lens Replacement, known as CLR, has become the rage for people over 40 that want to be less dependent on glasses. The new high tech lens implants help with distance, intermediate and near, unlike LASIK that only offers distance vision correction. And the best news is that they will never get a cataract or […]
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(A)Asymmetry: One half of the area does not match the other half. (B)Border: The edges are uneven or ragged. (C)Color: The color is not the same all over and may have more than one shade or color present. (D)Diameter: The size is larger than a pencil eraser (6 millimeters). (E)Evolving: Changing
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Because of the vast research on UV and its harmful effects of skin cancer, we are hyper-sensitive about protecting our skin. But are you taking those same precautions with your eyes? Studies show that only 1 out of 4 people consistently wear sunglasses with UV 400 protection. No matter what weather conditions are, cloudy or […]
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