We're excited to have this project join us in Downtown Reno, and look forward to the growth in our community!
DOWNTOWNRENO.ORG
Say goodbye to Reno's industrial 'eyesore' between the Whitney Peak Hotel and Eldorado Resort Casino
Eye injury can happen anywhere to anyone.
We encourage people to wear protective glasses when doing sports or operating tools.
Think About Your Eyes created a great Do's and Don'ts list if a situation arises and you do hurt your eye. Check it out!
THINKABOUTYOUREYES.COM
Emergency Eye Care - Think About Your Eyes - Find an Eye Doctor, Get an Annual Eye Exam, Learn about Eye Diseases and Treatments
With schools distance learning today — keep in mind the following tricks to reducing eye strain, and staying eye safe in your home:
— take breaks from the screen
— reduce exposure to smoke by staying indoors
— practice the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away, for 20 seconds
Do you have tricks that make distance learning more successful? Let us know!
RGJ.COM
WCSD: All district schools will be on full distance-learning for Monday
Translucent frames have been a long-time fave of many in our office, and with their versatile, funky look -- there's no doubt as to why.
Have you given the clear frame trend a spin? Or is this something you'll be passing on? Let us know!
https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/2020/09/08/translucent-trends
AOP.ORG.UK
Translucent trends
Puffy eyes can be uncomfortable. Do you ever wake up with swollen eyes and wonder why?
Our eyes create three different types of tears: basal, reflex and emotional.
When we sleep our eyes aren't blinking away the excess of tears which then means that the surrounding skin will absorb them causing some swelling.
MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM
Swollen, puffy eyes: From crying, sleeping, and more
While Labor Day often got its history from honoring the American worker, it's also often a sign of the final days of summer.
Do you have the day off and are up to something fun? If so, stay safe!
DOL.GOV
History of Labor Day | U.S. Department of Labor
October is commonly recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the US and – as of January 2020 – there are over 3.5 million women in the US with a history of breast cancer. Sport your pink clothes, show your support, and raise awareness this month 💖
#BreastCancerAwareness
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam
NATIONALBREASTCANCER.ORG
Breast Self-Exam - National Breast Cancer Foundation
Today, we recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, paying respect to the native peoples of Northern Nevada. This includes the Paiute, Washoe, and Shoshone peoples.
Learn more about Northern Nevada's indigenous peoples by following our friends Reno-Sparks Indian Colony!
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
Pssst... today is World Mental Health Day. Give yourself a chance to relax your mind today.
Really, we can’t emphasize how important mental wellness is. Treat your mind how you would treat your body – seek someone to talk to, learn and support mental health issues, and allow yourself a mental health day from time to time.
If you want to learn more about mental health, visit our friends National Institute of Mental Health for a ton of good information and resources.
Give yourself a pat on the back – it’s Friday! Take a break from the computer, relax your eyes, and make yourself some plans for the weekend.
Looking for something to do outside this weekend?
Ferrari Farms is hosting their annual Fall Festival, which means you can get the perfect pumpkin right now! Go and check them out 🎃
Ferrari Farms
More people fear vision loss over the fear of cancer, strokes and heart disease. Yet most don't know enough about the eye to protect it.
The #AAO found that 81% of Americans say they are knowledgeable but only 1 in 5 were able to correctly identify the three main causes of blindness in the U.S.
AAO.ORG
How Much Do You Know About Eye Health?
If you recall from our last blog, we gave a history lesson on the different types of prescription lenses. But this week, we’re really getting science-y!
Learn all about the refractive index and why it matters so much to your glasses.
DTVISIONRENO.COM
The Refractive Index — Explained
While it may seem fun, costume contacts can be devilishly dangerous.
As we all search for our best Zoom halloween costumes — it's important to make sure that we're donning appropriate accessories that keep us safe.
Read more about this trend on our blog below.
https://dtvisionreno.com/blog/costume-contacts-hauntingly-harmless-or-devilishly-dangerous/
DTVISIONRENO.COM
Costume Contacts — Hauntingly Harmless or Devilishly Dangerous?
We're breaking our normally optometric feed, to tell you about a deadline that's more important than us: voting.
Make sure to drop the ballot in the mail today, or find an early voting location near you.
Visit https://www.vote.org/ for more information.
VOTE.ORG
Nevada Absentee Ballots - Vote.org
Early voting has started in Nevada 🇺🇸
Make sure you take the time to get out and VOTE! 🗳
Confused on where your polling place is? Have questions about mail-in voting? Want to know more information
Visit Vote.org to learn more!
VOTE.ORG
Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.org
It's fall, y'all! 🎃🍂
We're excited for all the fall activities happening, but just because the sun isn't as bright, doesn't mean that you don't need to protect your eyes.
Check out the latest from Think About Your Eyes, and swing by to make sure that you have what you need for the fall season.
https://thinkaboutyoureyes.com/2020/09/18/eyewear-for-fall-activities/
THINKABOUTYOUREYES.COM
Enjoy All That Fall Has to Offer - Think About Your Eyes - Find an Eye Doctor, Get an Annual Eye Exam, Learn about Eye Diseases and Treatments
Are you spending your #SmallBusinessSaturday out shopping? Or maybe shopping online?
Check out what Downtown Reno Partnership created to help you explore your downtown area, support local business, and maybe — win a few prizes!
Curious to learn more details? We’re sharing a link below!
https://downtownreno.org/holidays-in-downtown
DOWNTOWNRENO.ORG
Everything you need to know about the first-ever Holiday Deal Hunt
This year might look different and we may be celebrating differently, but reflecting on what’s important is the same this year as it always has been and always will be.
For us, that’s good health, our friends and family, patients and their friends and family.
Making a turkey dinner to celebrate? Check out this blog from our archives on the nutrients found in common thanksgiving meal components help your eyes healthy.
https://dtvisionreno.com/blog/feasting-for-your-eyes/
However, where there is a will, there’s a way. Bet you didn’t think you’d be getting IT advice from your local optometry office, but then again: we all wear glasses and know a thing or two about being on the cutting edge of technology.
Check out this blog to help plan your Zoomsgiving, and take these tips to help you celebrate through this holiday season.
https://dtvisionreno.com/blog/holiday-hibernation-hobbies/
DTVISIONRENO.COM
Holiday Hibernation Hobbies
Help us keep our community safe — by doing your part to mask up and celebrate safely this holday season — we can keep our community healthy.
City of Reno Government
November 20 at 8:18 PM ·
Celebrate safely this holiday season. Do your part and keep your family, friends and community safe. #MaskOnMoveOn
For more tips, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html
Did you know — we’re finding research that those suffering symptoms of dry eyes, actually reduce productivity?
Suffering from dry eyes? Spending more time on the computer? Contact our office to find out how we can help you stay healthy & stay active.
AOA.ORG
Work productivity, daily activity plummet with dry eye disease severity
Our friends, family, and neighbors are the most important things to us.
If you have been affected by the Pinehaven fire or know someone who has been affected by it, we have gathered some helpful resources for you to reach out to in the coming days and weeks.
DTVISIONRENO.COM
Pinehaven Fire Resources
L - is for the way you look at me
O - is for the only one I see
V - for very pretty
Eyes that you have
We not going to compete with Nat King Cole, but you get the gist. Love your eyes like you would the rest of your body.
While we commonly associate the cat eye with the 50's in the case of our friend French here, their history actually starts earlier than that.
Cat-eye glasses were born in the 1930's after artist Altina Schinasi walked by an optician’s office and noticed the lack of stylish options for women
“Surely, there must be some way to design eyeglasses that could be attractive! What looks good on a face? What adds to a face? What could a woman wear on her face that would be romantic?” she wondered.
Who would have thought cat-eyes would go on to become so eye-catching?
Come catch yours today.
There’s still a lot of good in the world. Take a moment to enjoy it today 💕
Quick reminder: Valentine’s Day is a week away, which makes us wonder…
Why a dozen roses? Why not a dozen pairs of glasses?
We would love a bouquet of glasses....
We have a deep appreciation for eyes, as some of you may have only guessed. It’s not all just about glasses, contact lens, and making your eyes feel better and see clearer (although that is a major component).
Having an appreciation for eyes also means having an appreciation and understanding of some of the eye’s most unique traits, even those seen in more than just humans.
Today we're talking about heterochromia - an eye condition in which one iris is a different color than one another. Read more and get to know about this condition on our blog 👇
https://dtvisionreno.com/blog/understanding-heterochromia/
It's no secret that Costa Sunglasses are among our favorites to carry in the office!
Mentioned in Men's Journal this past week as one of their favorite things from the week for keeping eyes protected, and how secure they are on your head.
Peek the review in the list at Mens Journal - or enjoy this snippet below.
https://www.mensjournal.com/gear/best-new-gear-coolest-gadgets-week/