Optometrist Blog

It takes a lot of effort for our eyes to see you through each day (pun intended!

Eye health is often overlooked in routine healthcare, yet annual eye exams are vital at every stage of life.

As the optometrist at Tropicana/215 Fwy, not a day goes by that I don’t marvel at the gift of sight!

Did you know that 80% of learning is visual?

Some women wear face and eye makeup because they like the way it looks, while others want to but can’t because the cosmetics irritate their dry eyes.

Our reliance on digital devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets has made them indispensable in our day-to-day lives. It’s hard to imagine a day without them.

As the year begins to wind down, it’s easy to let eye care slip to the bottom of your to-do list. However, scheduling an eye exam before the end of the year comes with many advantages.

Ah, the pleasures of Autumn, with its crisp air and vibrant colors! Unfortunately, this endearing season also spawns a bevy of allergy and climate changes that can wreak havoc on our eyes!

Think of eye drops as the jack of all trades for your peepers.

Your eyes help you perform just about every daily activity, from reading to driving. Reduced eye health can lead to vision problems that can have an impact on your quality of life.

Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors, but it’s also a season when our eyes can be exposed to various potential hazards. Protecting your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays is crucial.

Operating a motor vehicle after the sun goes down can be challenging for people over age 50. Aging eyes often struggle with decreased night vision.

Operating a motor vehicle after the sun goes down can be challenging for people over age 50. Aging eyes often struggle with decreased night vision.

Our vision is perhaps our most precious gift, providing us with a window to the world through which we can experience life to its fullest.

Diabetes comes with a variety of medical challenges. Eyesight preservation is one of them.

Diabetes is often considered a condition primarily affecting blood sugar levels, but its implications extend far beyond to include the health of your eyes.

Made in the shade: Choosing the right sunglasses Choosing the right pair of sunglasses is about a lot more than looking stylish.

It’s probably happened to you many times: You see stars or minute flashes of light when you stand quickly or rub your eyes. The medical term is photopsia.

We all know how big a role our genes play in affecting our health, and that goes for our eyesight, as well.

If you’ve just gotten a new pair of eyeglass frames or new or contact lenses along with a new prescription from our optometrist at Centennial Ctr, congratulations!

If you’re ready for a new pair of eyeglasses and are considering transitional lenses — the ones that turn from clear to sunglasses — our optometrist at Centennial Ctr can help decide…

Spring has arrived, and with it comes the blooming of flowers and the lure of the outdoors.

About 45 million American adults wear contact lenses; 93 percent of them choose soft contacts over hard contacts.

Responsible teens are great matches with contact lenses. Kids can enjoy the benefits of contacts as long as they follow through with the responsibilities and proper care that come with wearing them.

About 45 million American adults wear contact lenses; 93 percent of them choose soft contacts over hard contacts.

Navigating life at home poses challenges for people with hindered eyesight. Safely preparing meals can be tricky. But you can set yourself up for success to enjoy your culinary endeavors.

If you have low vision, you might find it challenging—and even somewhat frustrating—to enjoy leisure activities.

Your eyes are delicate orbs that transmit images to your brain, which lets you process what you see. Their precise and detailed mechanisms are what make them so fascinating.

Eyesight is one of our most important senses. Think about how hindered your life would be without it.