We will be closed Saturday April 27th for Staff Appreciation.
AOA recommends eye exams before your baby can walk By Dr. Amy Jankowski When you take a closer look at the percentages surrounding childhood vision impairment, you may be surprised at what you see. Some 60% of students identified as problem learners have undetected vision troubles. An estimated 80% of Read more…
Thanks to all who stopped by Metro Eye during Diva Night! We had a great time giving away gift cards and offering 20% off much of our eyewear! After Diva Night concluded, we hopped over to the after party at Spin Milwaukee and kept the fun going in the Third Read more…
For years, Trunk Shows were reserved for Rodeo Drive. These small, intimate fashion events were used as personal fittings for top clients. Now, we’re pulling back the curtain, and bringing a little “Beverly Hills style” to Water Street at Metro Eye’s April 12 Trunk Show. No, you won’t find Julia Read more…
We had a great time shopping at the International Vision Expo in NYC! Taking a cue from your Facebook “votes,” we shopped for the styles from a number of new designers, including Etnia Barcelona, Moscot, and sought out the latest trends including oval lenses (very popular!) and pastels (very cool!). Also, Read more…
Seeing is believing. However, common patient misconceptions can prevent them from taking the plunge into progressive lenses, also known as “no-line bifocals.” As Milwaukee’s leading optometrists, we often hear a patient say their friends told them progressive lenses are difficult to get used to, so they avoid taking the plunge. Read more…
Contact lens wearers want their contacts to feel like they’re not wearing any. At Metro Eye, our goal is to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible in their eyewear, whether that be glasses or contacts. If you’ve been stuck wearing glasses because contacts are too uncomfortable, Read more…
Glaucoma can take 40 percent of your vision without you noticing any difference. Glaucoma primarily affects the elderly and middle-aged individuals. Those at highest risk are people over the age of 60, diabetics and the severely nearsighted. Currently there are 2.7 million people in the U.S., over the age of Read more…
“The ’50s cat eye and ’70s style round are becoming increasingly popular” — Crystal Behrendt, Metro Eye optical stylist and marketing manager.
Luxottica. It’s a powerhouse name in the world of eyewear and eyecare, but you’ve probably never heard of it. That is until it was featured on 60 Minutes. In 2011, Luxottica made around 65 million pairs of sunglasses and optical frames, according to the story. While they don’t make prescription sunglasses, Read more…
We attended the 2012 Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, and came back with new ideas, new friends and new frames. Along the way, we encountered great new styles from Salt, LaFont, Thoes and many others. We rubbed elbows with bespoke British eyewear desginer Tom Davies, and posed for a Read more…
