Try these simple tips to keep your glasses fog-free!
- Wear a mask that fits snugly around your nose.
- Place a folded tissue under your mask, right at the bridge of your nose, to absorb the moisture.
- Ask us about anti-fog sprays and wipes!
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month! Each year, thousands are affected by eye injuries, the majority of which could have been prevented by wearing proper protective eyewear & taking simple precautions. Believe it or not, half of eye injuries occur in our very homes!
Are objects at a distance or close by appearing blurry? If so, it's definitely time for an eye exam! Visit our website to schedule yours today.
Yay! It’s officially Fall! What do you look forward to the most this season? Comment below!
Have you noticed that your eyes are feeling much more strained than usual? That things feel a little blurry when you look at the screen too long? Stress from the pandemic can affect your eyesight in various ways. Check it out: https://2020eyescolorado.org/pandemic-stress-can-change-your-eyesight/
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Pandemic Stress Can Change Your Eyesight - 2020 Eyes Colorado | Colorado Optometric Association
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Eye injuries are more likely to happen at home than anywhere else. Home cleaning, yard work, or even just playing with the kids puts you at risk for an eye injury. Make sure to wear the proper protective eyewear when handling chemicals, flying debris, and dust particles.
Scary things happen on Halloween... don't let an eye infection be the scariest! Decorative contacts are a great addition to any costume, but when used without a valid prescription, they may seriously harm your eyes & vision. Contact us to get safely fitted & enjoy a healthy and fun Halloween.
For those working and schooling from home, screen time has now doubled! Here are some tips to help minimize the damaging effects of too much screen time:
Have you decided on this year's Halloween costume? For most costumes, makeup is the most essential part! Here are some tips to help you avoid eye irritation or infection when using makeup:
You may have noticed that every once in a while, your eyelid starts twitching uncontrollably for just a few seconds. What causes this? Can other people see it? Can it be prevented? All About Vision goes into detail on why you might be experiencing an eye twitch and what you can do to stop them.
https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-twitching.htm
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Why Does My Eye Twitch?
This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day is, “The Nurse and Diabetes”. Nurses help support people living with all types of health concerns especially those that have diabetes. They face several challenges and education is so important to help equip nurses with the skills they need to help support them.
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Diabetes: nurses make the difference
Schedule your appointment before time runs out on your vision plan and flex spending benefits.
Often, when winter is upon us our motivation to exercise and eat healthy foods tend to plummet along with the temperature. Don't let the cooler weather hold you back from staying healthy! Make sure you eat nutritious meals, stay active, limit alcoholic beverages, and avoid smoking tobacco.
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is celebrated on the 11th day of the 11th month every year to thank, honor, and salute our heroes of the past, present, and future. Thank you for your service.
Beat the year-end rush! Use your vision benefits or flex spending plan. Schedule an appointment today.
Together we can make a difference. By educating and informing ourselves and those around us about cancer, we can challenge misinformation, stigma, and fear. #WorldCancerDay
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World Cancer Day 2021: Together, all of our actions matter.
We’ve finally made it to the end of the week! Happy Friday everyone, and have a safe weekend!
With glaucoma, vision loss is progressive and can go undetected until significant vision is lost. Make a glaucoma screening part of your health checkup. Schedule an eye exam today!
Did you know that it is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open? That the human eye can distinguish between 500 shades of gray? (Yes, 500, not 50!) Read this article to learn some amazing facts about our eyes. https://bodytomy.com/interesting-human-eye-facts-that-you-probably-didnt-know
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25 Interesting Human Eye Facts That You Probably Didn't Know
False! It may give you a headache but it won’t cause your eyes to permanently be stuck that way.
Symptoms often only occur once the disease has progressed and vision is lost. This is why glaucoma is known as "the sneak thief of sight". Don't wait until it's too late. Book a Glaucoma screening today!
