Wearing a protective face mask is essential to protecting yourself from COVID-19 and other contagious diseases. For many people, though, masks can be uncomfortable over long periods, especially when worn with other necessary items, like eyeglasses. We’ve already advised you of a few foolproof ways to keep your glasses from fogging up when wearing them with […]
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Overexposure to blue light can have many adverse effects on your eye health. It can cause Digital Eye Strain, a condition marked by symptoms like headaches, and the inability to focus. It can cause dry eye. It can also cause long-term damage to the retina that may lead to vision-threatening conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD). […]
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Eye health and vision changes a lot as you grow older, and it can be difficult to know what the difference is between a natural part of aging and a serious symptom you should be looking out for. That’s where our dedication to patient education can help. As part of raising awareness for Healthy Aging […]
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Having issues keeping your glasses from fogging up when you’re wearing your mask? According to a recent WINK News story, you’re not alone. In the video above, our own Dr. Mauer offers advice on how to keep your glasses clear, even when wearing your mask as directed: “the best and cheapest way I’ve found is to have […]
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It’s not a stretch to claim that children’s vision is extremely important, but most people don’t know the real consequences of undiagnosed vision problems in kids and teens. Good vision is essential for recognition, comprehension, and retention, making it especially important to establish that your children can see clearly early in their life. Not only […]
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If you wear glasses, you’ve probably gotten used to them, but odds are, you’re not as used to wearing a mask. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from infection, but you’ll often notice shortly after putting one on that when you exhale, […]
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If you’re considering having cataract surgery at The Eye Associates’ Accredited SurgiCare Center, you’ve likely done some research already. That means you may already know that for many people who have their cataracts removed and replaced with intraocular lenses (IOLs), it’s still necessary to wear some type of eyewear to see clearly. What you may not know is […]
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Many people underestimate how important it is to practice proper eye safety until it’s too late. In fact, over 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every day, and 10-20 percent of those injuries cause temporary or permanent vision loss. This means that as many as 140,000 people suffer vision loss each year resulting from a workplace injury. […]
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At The Eye Associates, we want to be your lifelong partner in eye care, and we’re committed to improving your quality of life through better vision. That’s why we’ve been a trusted eye care provider in Southwest Florida for nearly fifty years. We offer a wide range of services, from glasses and contacts to surgical procedures like LASIK and cataract removal, […]
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When you reach your 40s, the natural lenses in your eyes become less flexible, meaning that they can’t focus as easily when transitioning between near and far vision. This causes your near vision to get worse, called presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness. Almost everyone will experience presbyopia to some degree, but some will notice it more […]
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