When it comes to buying something as important as glasses or contact lenses, make sure you get them from the right source. While there are online options available, we’re here to tell you that there are important benefits to ordering from the experts! We Provide More Options In Style, Fit And B...

Download, print, and keep your eyes safe! Printable version of the checklist  With about 2,000 workplace eye injuries occurring each day, eye safety at work is a serious concern, one with long-term consequences. Approximately 10-20% of on the job injuries lead to temporary or even permanent ...

Are you suffering from headaches? You may want to ask yourself when your last eye exam was! If you have undetected or uncorrected vision problems, you may be suffering from headaches needlessly. Headaches Can Be Caused By Eyestrain A routine eye exam can uncover a variety of issues that may be ca...

Every time we open our eyes we are reminded of the remarkable gift of sight! Whether you’re watching the sunset or seeing your child take their first steps, your eyes allow you to see some pretty amazing things. Sadly, each year about one million eye injuries occur in the United States–9...

The eye is an extremely amazing and unique organ. In fact, it is the only place in the body where a doctor can see part of the central nervous system—the optic nerve! What Is A Dilated Eye Exam? The pupil is the opening in the center of the eye. When your pupil is not dilated, it makes seeing a...

The Amsler Grid provides important clues about central vision. What you hear about aging eyes and the risks of macular degeneration may make you feel like there is nothing you can do to protect your vision. That is simply not true. Regular exams with your optometrist are the best way to detect an...

Contact lenses are safe, comfortable, and can change your lifestyle! However, taking proper care of them is crucial to your vision health. Improper contact care or cleaning can lead to infection and, in severe cases, vision loss. Remember these tips when it comes to contact lens care: Your O...

The second leading cause of blindness has no warning signs and some surprising risk factors. We may not notice changes in pressure until our car tire is flat or our garden hose is bursting with water. Pressure plays an important role in daily life and a very important one in eye health.   Un...

Put your practice on the path to success in the new year with these productivity tips from Dr. Walt West. When I started my first optometric practice, I knew little to nothing about business management. But, to be fair, that’s true of most optometrists. One of the things I clearly didn’t do w...