Our office will remain open for patients who are experiencing any eye-related issues, including emergency visits, non-routine exams to replace lost or broken glasses and refilling of contact lens prescriptions. We will be working reduced hours, with a skeleton staff.
Please call before coming into the office, as we will not be seeing any walk-ins. We are also offering telehealth for patients experiencing any eye-related infections for those who are unable to or are not comfortable coming into the office.
We appreciate your understanding in working to keep our staff and patients safe. Please take good care of yourselves and stay healthy! We will get through this!
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.
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Yay! It’s officially Fall! What do you look forward to the most this season? Comment below!
Which do you prefer to wear? Hit 👍 for glasses or ♥️ for contacts.
Thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur every year. Here’s a few tips on how to avoid them: Wear the correct eye protection and make sure they're polycarbonate lenses, they’re 10x more resistant to impact than other lenses. Wear additional protective eyewear, if you wear contact lenses or glasses. Wear eye protection if you've had any previous eye injuries or surgeries. Regularly inspect protective eyewear for any damages. Lastly, contact us to determine which protective eyewear is best for your needs!
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
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See how the cornea in this diagram is misshaped? No worries. Scleral contact lenses vault over the cornea, making them perfect for those with keratoconus and other corneal irregularities.
If your child is struggling in class, an eye exam is key to isolating any underlying vision problems. Learn more about the vision skills that are necessary for reading. Schedule your child's eye exam today!
Would your children like to leave their glasses at home and still be able to see clearly? Orthokeratology (ortho-k) makes that possible. Children wear special contact lenses to sleep and wake up with excellent vision the next day. It gently corrects myopia (the elongation of the eye) and nearsightedness.
Convergence is the ability to turn the eyes towards each other and maintain binocular fusion when focusing on a near object or target, such as a book.
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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.
An eyeball's elongation causes more than nearsightedness or myopia — It can lead to cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration later in life. That's why controlling myopia is vital.
Saccades - Rapid eye movements where the eyes move together from one word or group of words to the next while reading. This allows readers to rapidly see and process the information conveyed by the text.
Drop the cheap plastic lenses and get something that will make your vision crisp in all areas. Schedule an appointment today!
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!
Speak with us to learn about myopia management and how it can impact your child's future
Are the eye drops you've purchased at the drugstore really targeting the root of your symptoms? Get to the root of the issue by visiting your optometrist for an eye exam.
The best treatment is prevention. Don't wait until your vision is lost to schedule an appointment, it could be too late! Book an appointment today!
CAN I PREVENT MY CHILD'S PRESCRIPTION FROM WORSENING? Yes, you can. Myopia management has been scientifically shown to halt the progression of myopia. Offer your child a brighter future and book an appointment today.
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
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TEARS REGULARLY RUNNING DOWN YOUR CHEEKS? While it may sound paradoxical, you probably have dry eye disease.
We can help. Contact us for effective DRY EYE treatment today!
