They may not have been cool when you were a kid, but more and more kids are choosing "geek" glasses these days. And they're doing it voluntarily! Why? Because "geek chic" is in. It has been for awhile in fact. First reports of the trend started popping up in the mid 2000s, and whil...

Our eyes are often the truest indicators of health A quick glance at someone’s eyes can reveal their mood, stress level, and whether or not they got enough sleep last night! But this goes much, much deeper. When your Vision Source® doctor takes a closer look at your eyes, he or she&n...

When did you last replace your contact lens case? Has it been so long you don’t remember? We know the value of getting full use from household items. But whether it’s a towel, toothbrush or toaster—eventually, things need to be replaced. For your vision health, replacing your cont...

Back-to-school season is a great time to schedule an eye appointment. In less than a month, the school year begins. New classes and extracurricular activities will soon be the focus. Take advantage of the last days of summer to make sure your children are seeing their very bes...

It is estimated that 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only half know they do. Glaucoma is serious eye disease and the second leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the world. The two most common forms of glaucoma are Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma. ...

Our eye color comes from our iris, the tissue surrounding the pupil of our eye. Each iris has a unique pattern of ridges and folds, specific only to you! Iris Patterns Have Been Observed Since Ancient Times The iris works much like a camera’s aperture, regulating light levels and help...

We wear our glasses all day, but we don’t think much about the toll the day takes on our lenses. You can’t always avoid having your glasses scratched or bent, but there are a lot of things you can do to preserve the clarity of your lenses and integrity of your frames. Tip #1: C...

Each Vision Source® practice is dedicated to bringing you personalized, professional care. We want you to feel at home in our practice, and we love visiting with you. The more we understand about your habits, concerns, and existing health conditions, the more personalized care we can provid...

When it comes to sunglasses, what you can’t see can hurt you! You may think your shades are doing their job by just taking away the sun’s glare. But sunglasses have another important purpose—blocking invisible ultraviolet light. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can cause short-term discom...