Eyecare News & Info

Performance Eyecare carries contacts for ‘hard-to-fit’ eyes

Not everyone is an ideal candidate for contact lenses. If you have one or more of the following conditions, contact lens wear may be more difficult: astigmatism dry eyes presbyopia giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) keratoconus post-refractive surgery (such as LASIK) But “difficult” doesn’t mean impossible. Often, people with these conditions can wear contacts quite successfully. … Read more

Are You an Athlete? Let Us Protect Your Eyesight!

Every spring, both professional and amateur athletes head out to the play their favorite sports. And while many people love to look cool sporting their jerseys on the field, it’s important to remember to protect your body from injury, especially your eyes. Why protect your eyes when playing baseball, basketball, or any other sport? Just … Read more

Contact Lens Myths

Are you afraid of wearing contact lenses? Check out these contact lens myths debunked and then decide if they are right for you. MYTH: I can’t wear contact lenses Just about everyone can now wear contact lenses thanks to technological advances. Some of the advances now allow those with astigmatism and those who need bifocal … Read more

Fulfill your New Year’s Resolutions at Performance Eyecare

Another year has come and pass which means it’s another year of making New Year’s resolutions, some new and some old, some reasonable and some way out of reach. So what will your New Year’s resolution be for the new year? Here’s an easy one to choose: take better care of your eyes. All it … Read more

When is eye pain an emergency?

Eye pain can be a complicated matter because the severity of the pain does not indicate the cause of the discomfort. A relatively minor problem, such as a superficial abrasion of the cornea, can be very painful. However, a serious eye problem such as cataracts, macular degeneration or a detached retina, may cause no pain. … Read more

Choosing the right eye drops

Remember, please contact the eye doctors at Performance Eyecare if you have any of the following symptoms. We can help determine the cause and severity, as well as the best treatment. Lubricating eye drops for dry eyes can provide relief for short-term dry eyes, such as computer eye strain, being outdoors on a sunny or windy day, … Read more

Coping with Low Vision

Low vision is the loss of eyesight that is not correctable through surgery, glasses/contacts, or pharmaceuticals. It’s most often characterized by blurred vision or blind spots. It can make everyday tasks such as reading, watching television, or driving a car difficult or even impossible in some cases. However, there are many techniques available for those … Read more

Non-Surgical Vision Correction While You Sleep

VRSS Few things are as precious as our eyesight. When our sight is less than perfect, it reduces our quality of life by making everything more difficult. If you don’t want to wear glasses because they’re bulky on your face or you just dislike the look, and you don’t want to deal with contacts or can’t … Read more

Should I Worry About Eye Floaters?

What are Eye Floaters? Eye floaters are gray or black spots, squiggly lines, or cobweb-like shapes that drift across your field of vision as you move your eyes. While they may be annoying, they usually do not indicate a serious eye condition. Causes of Eye Floaters: Most floaters are the result of age-related changes in … Read more

Customized Eye Prescriptions

Did you know that Performance Eyecare is one of the only eye centers that customizes Eye prescriptions in Scuba Diving Masks in our St. Louis, MO & Swansea, IL area? We provide affordable pricing on specialty lenses made to custom fit into your scuba mask to help you see at distance and also up close … Read more