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January is a great time to schedule your annual eye exam. Just remember, “a new year, a new eye exam” to help you remember. Eye exams are often pushed aside by people with great vision and even those with poor sight, but routine exams are important regardless of age or physical health. The eye doctors do … Read more
What’s the number one concern during the cold winter months? Staying warm, of course! Keep in mind that your eye health shouldn’t take a back seat because these cold months can be just as dangerous as the summer ones. Here are 3 tips to keeping your eyes healthy this winter: Keep your eyes moist We … Read more
Fall allergy triggers are different from the spring and summer ones but can cause just as many symptoms. Here are some ways to keep your eyes healthy during the fall! Ragweed is the king of fall allergy season. It usually begins releasing pollen in August, but it can last through September and into October. Seventy-five … Read more
How Do I Know If I Have Dry Eye Syndrome? Dry Eye Syndrome is caused by chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of your eye. This is more common among women. Although there is no determining factor for this, we believe dry eyes could possibly be due to hormonal fluctuations. Symptoms … Read more
Did you know August is National Eye Exam month? It’s a nice reminder as we get ready to send the kids back to school that eye health is important learning for children, and even for adults.
The question of the summer: Can I swim with my contact lenses in? The simple answer is: it should be avoided whenever possible to prevent bacteria in your eye and other damage occurring to the lens. Not only can bacteria grow in your eye, but swimming with your contacts in can result in various eye … Read more
Colored Contacts are all the rage these days, giving people the option to change the look of their eyes in an instant. Even if you don’t need contacts to correct your vision, you can purchase them for cosmetic reasons, just like you can purchase glasses with non-prescription lenses. There are 3 types of colored contact … Read more
Just the thought of buying eyeglasses for your child can make you want to pull your hair out. First, there is the initial selection to consider. Second, you must consider what your child is willing to wear. Third, which eyeglasses will be the most durable? Then there is the pressure from your child, who is … Read more
While summer is winding down, it’s important to continue to protect your eyes with UV-blocking sunglasses, such as ones that you can find at Performance Eyecare.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to have regular eye exams, at least once per year. Diabetes increases your risk of eye problems, so it is important to not delay in caring for your eyes. However, you are also at risk for diabetic retinopathy: damage to the blood vessels located in … Read more
Big project due? Bills need to be paid? Trying to find a job? These are a few things that can cause stress. That stress can cause other problems to your health including your eyes. Life can be hectic as we try to best manage our tasks in an orderly fashion, but sometimes the anxiety takes … Read more
Each year, children are emitted into the hospital due to eye injuries due to toy relations. Nearly half of these injuries are to the head and face, and many are eye injuries. Toy related injuries are often sustained by children 5 years of age and under. Online surveys conducted by All About Vision revealed that … Read more