BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
Are Floaters and Flashes Dangerous?
If you have an eye emergency, don’t rub your eyes. Flush the eye with water and see your eye doctor as soon as possible.
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/eye-conditions/eye-emergencies-pinkred-eyes/
During office hours we are happy to help you. After hours call 911 for eye emergencies. Visiting the eye doctor rather than going to the ER or urgent care can save you time and money.
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/eye-conditions/eye-emergencies-pinkred-eyes/
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.
During office hours we are happy to help you. After hours call 911 for eye emergencies. Visiting the eye doctor rather than going to the ER or urgent care can save you time and money.
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/eye-conditions/eye-emergencies-pinkred-eyes/
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:
Billions of people around the world experience vision problems because they don’t have access to the proper eyecare & glasses. Most of these vision impairments could have been avoided had they been diagnosed & treated early on by an eye doctor. When was the last time you had an eye exam? Make sure to get annual eye exams and encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to do so as well! #HopeInSight
YOUTUBE.COM
WSD 2020 - #HopeInSight
Dry eye is a condition where the eye does not produce near enough tears to lubricate properly. Contact our office today to schedule a screening.
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/management-of-ocular-diseases/dry-eye-disease-and-treatment/
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!
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:
Congratulations to Jim Lancaster who won our last drawing for a $100 chamber gift certificate! We appreciate all of our patients and our next drawing we be Lost Trail tickets and ski helmet and googles. Come in and see how to get entered.
There are treatments which aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears to minimize dryness, discomfort and maintain eye health. Book an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/management-of-ocular-diseases/dry-eye-disease-and-treatment/
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:
Don’t be one of the many people suffering in silence from dry eyes. Book a dry eye assessment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/management-of-ocular-diseases/dry-eye-disease-and-treatment/
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.
Dry eye is treatable. You don’t have to just grin and bear it. Contact our office today to schedule a screening.
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/management-of-ocular-diseases/dry-eye-disease-and-treatment/
Schedule your appointment today!
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.
Don’t be one of the many people suffering in silence from dry eyes. Book a dry eye assessment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/management-of-ocular-diseases/dry-eye-disease-and-treatment/
1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease every year and it’s the cause of over 7,000 deaths among Canadians per year. There are high chances that someone you know has the disease.
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/eye-care-services/management-of-ocular-diseases/treating-diabetic-retinopathy/
REMINDER! Tomorrow, Daylight Savings ends...
Don’t forget to...
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.
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
5 Reasons To Wear Sunglasses In The Fall
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.
Type 1 and Type 2 are the two main types of diabetes, with Type 2 affecting 90% of diabetics. They both raise blood sugar levels and can cause additional physical complications if not managed correctly. However, they differ in how their development and treatment.
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
One of the best ways to give your eyes love is to get at least 7 - 9 hours of sleep a night. A good night’s rest keeps the eyes ready for the next day and can prevent eye spasms, dryness, itchiness, strain, and bloodshot eyes. It also prevents dark circles from appearing around the eyes — and let's be honest, who wants those?!
Why is it so important for diabetics to get a yearly eye exam? Not only does diabetes affect your body but it can also seriously damage your vision, potentially leading to vision loss. With the proper care, like getting a yearly dilated eye exam & maintaining a healthy diet, you can help keep your eyes healthy! Contact us to schedule your yearly dilated eye exam.
We live in a world flooded with digital devices. As a result, you may be starting to experience digital eye strain, which makes your eyes feel sore, tired, watery, and/or dry. To prevent this from occurring, follow the 20-20-20 rule!
Don’t forget to use your flex spending account before they run out at the end of the year. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
New To Contact Lenses? Here Are Our Top 5 Tips!
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.
YOUTUBE.COM
Diabetes: nurses make the difference
Drop the cheap plastic lenses and get something that will make your vision crisp in all areas. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Wash your hands with soap and water before handling contact lenses. Place 1 lens in the palm of your hand, add a generous amount of solution, and gently rub with your finger for about 10 seconds in order to remove any buildup on the lens. Then, rinse the lens with solution. Repeat with the 2nd lens — and ta-da! They’re ready to wear!
We live in a world flooded with digital devices. As a result, you may be starting to experience digital eye strain, which makes your eyes feel sore, tired, watery, and/or dry. To prevent this from occurring, follow the 20-20-20 rule!
Don’t forget to use your flex spending account before they run out at the end of the year. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
You can use your benefits to buy new designer frames or update your lens prescription. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Despite the pandemic this year, there are so many things to be grateful for: our wonderful patients, family, and friends—to name a few. Enjoy this time with loved ones and delight in the amazing feast. We wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Sleeping in contact lenses increases your risk for eye infections by six to eightfold as it prevents the eyes from getting the proper oxygen and hydration it needs to fight bacteria.
We’ve officially entered the holiday season! And you know what that means... toy giving and sharing is in full swing! However, every year, thousands of children suffer from toy-related eye injuries. Before purchasing toys for that special child in your life, take a moment to consider: “is this toy age-appropriate and safe?”
It’s time for your eye exam!
Just a heads up to all of our contact lens wearers who are in a daily Alcon lens. There is one more month left of their awesome rebates on annual supplies. Next year they will still have rebates but not as good as they are now. Call us if you need to order.
As you prepare to chef-it-up this holiday season, keep this in mind as you chop up your next onion! A cut onion releases a gas called Propanethiol S-oxide, and when mixed with certain enzymes in the onion, it creates a sulfur gas that irritates the eyes and triggers your tear glands. Here's a tip: keep your onion refrigerated! Cold onion doesn't release that chemical compound as easily as it would if it were warm.
Use your benefits to upgrade to progressive lenses. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Sleeping in contact lenses increases your risk for eye infections by six to eightfold as it prevents the eyes from getting the proper oxygen and hydration it needs to fight bacteria.
We’ve officially entered the holiday season! And you know what that means... toy giving and sharing is in full swing! However, every year, thousands of children suffer from toy-related eye injuries. Before purchasing toys for that special child in your life, take a moment to consider: “is this toy age-appropriate and safe?”
Come by to SEE us and we’ll make sure you’ll see your “beary” best this holiday season!
Diet plays an important role in preventing or mitigating diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Read on to learn what foods to increase and which ones to avoid.
What’s your favorite recipes using these eye-healthy nutrients, comment below!
HEALTHLINE.COM
8 Nutrients That Will Optimize Your Eye Health
Use your benefits before they expire. Purchase sunglasses or blue light glasses. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
It’s time for your eye exam!
As you prepare to chef-it-up this holiday season, keep this in mind as you chop up your next onion! A cut onion releases a gas called Propanethiol S-oxide, and when mixed with certain enzymes in the onion, it creates a sulfur gas that irritates the eyes and triggers your tear glands. Here's a tip: keep your onion refrigerated! Cold onion doesn't release that chemical compound as easily as it would if it were warm.
Just a heads up to all of our contact lens wearers who are in a daily Alcon lens. There is one more month left of their awesome rebates on annual supplies. Next year they will still have rebates but not as good as they are now. Call us if you need to order.
Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
The Importance of Eye Exams for Contact Lenses
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
8 Ways Your Eyes Change With Age
Come by to SEE us and we’ll make sure you’ll see your “beary” best this holiday season!
WOW! It’s been quite a year hasn’t it?! 😰 What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?
Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
The Importance of Eye Exams for Contact Lenses
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
8 Ways Your Eyes Change With Age
In 1824, 15-year-old Louis Braille created a reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired, known as braille, in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. His creation has played a major role in enabling the blind to experience more independence. Each year, on his birthday, we celebrate him and his life-changing invention.
Take advantage of your new benefits. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Wishing everyone a year filled with love, laughter, joy, and happiness… Happy New Year! 🥂
WOW! It’s been quite a year hasn’t it?! 😰 What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?
Drop the cheap plastic lenses and get something that will make your vision crisp in all areas. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
New year, new perspective! Go ahead and get a new perspective with healthy eyes and don't forget to schedule your eye exam.
You can use your new benefits to buy new designer frames or update your lens prescription. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Take advantage of your new benefits. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
In 1824, 15-year-old Louis Braille created a reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired, known as braille, in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. His creation has played a major role in enabling the blind to experience more independence. Each year, on his birthday, we celebrate him and his life-changing invention.
Is it just us or did this year go by super fast?! By now you should have already started making your new year resolutions list. We know staying away from COVID is #1 but what are some other things on your list? Comment below! 👇
Glaucoma, also known as “the sneaky thief of sight”, can cause permanent vision loss and blindness if not detected early enough through a routine eye exam. While there's no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can often stop it from leading to severe vision loss. Contact us to schedule your annual eye exam!
Congratulations to Mara Luther who won our ski basket drawing! We hope everyone had a great Holiday Season and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2021.
Drop the cheap plastic lenses and get something that will make your vision crisp in all areas. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
New year, new perspective! Go ahead and get a new perspective with healthy eyes and don't forget to schedule your eye exam.
You can use your new benefits to buy new designer frames or update your lens prescription. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
If you wear glasses, you're likely annoyed when your lenses fog up while wearing a mask. Here are a few ways to prevent that from happening.
FLIP.IT
The best ways to stop a mask from fogging up your glasses, ranked
Why do we have eyebrows? Not only do eyebrows express our feelings, but they’re also our eyes' personal umbrellas!
YOUTUBE.COM
Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
Today we honor an amazing activist and minister for all of his accomplishments. To this day, he continues to inspire people all around the world. #MartinLutherKingJr
Is it just us or did this year go by super fast?! By now you should have already started making your new year resolutions list. We know staying away from COVID is #1 but what are some other things on your list? Comment below! 👇
Glaucoma, also known as “the sneaky thief of sight”, can cause permanent vision loss and blindness if not detected early enough through a routine eye exam. While there's no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can often stop it from leading to severe vision loss. Contact us to schedule your annual eye exam!
Congratulations to Mara Luther who won our ski basket drawing! We hope everyone had a great Holiday Season and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2021.
We’ve finally made it to the end of the week! Happy Friday everyone, and have a safe weekend!
False! It may give you a headache but it won’t cause your eyes to permanently be stuck that way.
Use your new benefits before they expire. Purchase sunglasses or blue light glasses. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Use your new benefits to upgrade to progressive lenses. Schedule an appointment today!
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
If you wear glasses, you're likely annoyed when your lenses fog up while wearing a mask. Here are a few ways to prevent that from happening.
FLIP.IT
The best ways to stop a mask from fogging up your glasses, ranked
Why do we have eyebrows? Not only do eyebrows express our feelings, but they’re also our eyes' personal umbrellas!
YOUTUBE.COM
Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
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
YOUTUBE.COM
World Cancer Day 2021: Together, all of our actions matter.
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
Are Contact Lenses Safe For Young Children?
We’ve finally made it to the end of the week! Happy Friday everyone, and have a safe weekend!
False! It may give you a headache but it won’t cause your eyes to permanently be stuck that way.
An estimated 196 million people are living with macular degeneration worldwide. Although those affected by it rarely lose all their vision, the vast majority suffer from some degree of vision loss. Regular eye exams can ensure that your eyes and vision stay healthy. Schedule your eye exam!
Did you know that Dr. William H. Lawson was the first African American optometrist certified to work in the United States and Canada? He graduated in 1912 from the Toronto School of Optometry in Toronto, Canada.
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
YOUTUBE.COM
World Cancer Day 2021: Together, all of our actions matter.
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
Are Contact Lenses Safe For Young Children?
Every year, more than 400,000 children and adolescents below the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. Each child should have equal access to the best possible healthcare and treatment. Let’s not forget to show our support to children with cancer and their families. #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln… Happy Presidents’ Day!
Today is the perfect day to let all of our wonderful patients know how much we appreciate each and every one of you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Get in sync with your partner by gazing into each other's eyes! Research shows that couples that are in love and gaze into each other’s eyes for three minutes naturally experience synchronized heartbeats.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 50 and over. AMD occurs when the macula deteriorates, causing central vision loss. While there's no cure for AMD as of yet, there are many ways to reduce your risk and a wide range of low vision aids and devices available to maximize remaining vision so that those with AMD can live their best lives.
An estimated 196 million people are living with macular degeneration worldwide. Although those affected by it rarely lose all their vision, the vast majority suffer from some degree of vision loss. Regular eye exams can ensure that your eyes and vision stay healthy. Schedule your eye exam!
Experts don’t know why we close our eyes when sneezing but they’ve got a theory! When we sneeze, it’s a forceful, germ-filled burst of particles and microorganisms bursting from our nose and mouth when something irritates the mucous membranes of our nose or throat. Experts believe we close them to protect our eyes from particles entering while they’re exiting our nose and mouth!
Macular degeneration leads to irreversible vision loss by causing damage to the macula — the central portion of the retina responsible for processing clear, sharp, “straight-ahead” vision. Early symptoms of this eye disease can be minimal, so don’t skip your annual eye exam! Schedule your appointment today.
Every year, more than 400,000 children and adolescents below the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. Each child should have equal access to the best possible healthcare and treatment. Let’s not forget to show our support to children with cancer and their families. #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln… Happy Presidents’ Day!
Today is the perfect day to let all of our wonderful patients know how much we appreciate each and every one of you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Get in sync with your partner by gazing into each other's eyes! Research shows that couples that are in love and gaze into each other’s eyes for three minutes naturally experience synchronized heartbeats.
Schedule your eye exam today!
We all know that exercise is excellent for general health. But eye health? Research shows that exercise can reduce the severity of macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. Read on to learn more.
NEWS-MEDICAL.NET
Exercise can slow or prevent macular degeneration
That’s right! A person could have macular degeneration and not even know it. That’s why it’s so important to have your eyes examined annually. Schedule your appointment today.
Experts don’t know why we close our eyes when sneezing but they’ve got a theory! When we sneeze, it’s a forceful, germ-filled burst of particles and microorganisms bursting from our nose and mouth when something irritates the mucous membranes of our nose or throat. Experts believe we close them to protect our eyes from particles entering while they’re exiting our nose and mouth!
Macular degeneration leads to irreversible vision loss by causing damage to the macula — the central portion of the retina responsible for processing clear, sharp, “straight-ahead” vision. Early symptoms of this eye disease can be minimal, so don’t skip your annual eye exam! Schedule your appointment today.
Every year, more than 400,000 children and adolescents below the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. Each child should have equal access to the best possible healthcare and treatment. Let’s not forget to show our support to children with cancer and their families. #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay
Just like computers, smartphones emit blue light rays that can harm your eyes. Blue light has less energy than UV rays but it can penetrate deeper into the eyes reaching the retina in the back of the eyes. Keep your eyes healthy by limiting the time spent on these devices or get blue light filtering glasses (computer glasses)!
Happy#SaveYourVisionMonth! The best way to save your vision is to make sure to schedule an annual eye exam to check on your vision and eye health. Your eyes will thank you for it!
Schedule your eye exam today!
We all know that exercise is excellent for general health. But eye health? Research shows that exercise can reduce the severity of macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. Read on to learn more.
NEWS-MEDICAL.NET
Exercise can slow or prevent macular degeneration
That’s right! A person could have macular degeneration and not even know it. That’s why it’s so important to have your eyes examined annually. Schedule your appointment today.
Experts don’t know why we close our eyes when sneezing but they’ve got a theory! When we sneeze, it’s a forceful, germ-filled burst of particles and microorganisms bursting from our nose and mouth when something irritates the mucous membranes of our nose or throat. Experts believe we close them to protect our eyes from particles entering while they’re exiting our nose and mouth!
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
What You Should Know About Night Blindness
BIG SKY EYE CARE
Each year Big Sky Eye Care gives out $500 dollar scholarships to deserving applicants in the Bitterroot Valley.
Applications are due April 15th. Please visit our website for more information
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Let’s celebrate WOMEN! Look at all of the progress made over the years! Let’s celebrate the acts of courage and determination by women who have played an important role in history. #ChooseToChallenge
#Dailies are worn for one day and then are thrown out at the end of the day. This eliminates the hassle of having to clean them. Forget about the routine cleaning or your collection of solution bottles.
Glaucoma is among the most common causes of blindness worldwide. In most cases, it shows no symptoms in its early stages. This is why yearly eye exams are so important! The earlier glaucoma is detected, the less damage is done, and the more vision can be saved. #glaucomaweek #getaneyeexam
Just like computers, smartphones emit blue light rays that can harm your eyes. Blue light has less energy than UV rays but it can penetrate deeper into the eyes reaching the retina in the back of the eyes. Keep your eyes healthy by limiting the time spent on these devices or get blue light filtering glasses (computer glasses)!
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
3 Benefits of Anti-Glare Coating
They may also help with eye #allergies! Since #dailies have less time for deposits to build up, it gives allergies less of a chance to flare. A new lens every day is gentler on sensitive eyes.
Spring is almost here! And you know what that means... Tomorrow at 2am make sure you set your clock forward by 1 hour.
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
What You Should Know About Night Blindness
BIG SKY EYE CARE
Each year Big Sky Eye Care gives out $500 dollar scholarships to deserving applicants in the Bitterroot Valley.
Applications are due April 15th. Please visit our website for more information
https://www.bigskyeyecare.com/
Dailies are also great with #teenagers! Sometimes your teen may forget to change or clean their lenses with everything they have going on from social lives, school, etc. #Daily wear #contacts eliminates having to clear them or remembering when to change them.
Warmer weather, flowers blossoming, trees growing… Spring is finally here! Make sure your sunglasses are close by, you’re going to need em’!
Millions around the world suffer and live with brain injuries, and they all want the same things we want: to live a normal, healthy life. Brain injury affects who we are and how we SEE the world. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, make sure to schedule an eye exam.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
BIGSKYEYECARE.COM
3 Benefits of Anti-Glare Coating
They may also help with eye #allergies! Since #dailies have less time for deposits to build up, it gives allergies less of a chance to flare. A new lens every day is gentler on sensitive eyes.
Have a great weekend!
Big Sky Eye Care is hiring! We are looking for a receptionist who will also do some charting. If you are interested or know of anyone please let us know. Applications can be picked up at the clinic.
BIG SKY EYE CARE
Receptionist
Happy World Optometry Day to all eyecare professionals around the world! We are so proud to be in this amazing profession and to have the opportunity to meet and examine remarkable patients on a daily basis. Today kicks off the first day of World Optometry Week. Celebrate with us by scheduling your eye exam!
Dailies are also great with #teenagers! Sometimes your teen may forget to change or clean their lenses with everything they have going on from social lives, school, etc. #Daily wear #contacts eliminates having to clear them or remembering when to change them.
Warmer weather, flowers blossoming, trees growing… Spring is finally here! Make sure your sunglasses are close by, you’re going to need em’!
Millions around the world suffer and live with brain injuries, and they all want the same things we want: to live a normal, healthy life. Brain injury affects who we are and how we SEE the world. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, make sure to schedule an eye exam.
