You might think that the letters in this ever-recognizable vision exam (aka a Snellen chart) were just thrown together by some random person who just so happened to like those particular letters and that particular font. WRONG! The original chart was developed way back in the early 1860s by a Read more…
Do you ever wish you could talk one-on-one with a leading fashion EXPERT on a specific designer brand, while viewing the latest seasonal trends and styles? On Friday, November 7th, you can! Visit Metro Eye’s 2014 Fall Trunk Show for the chance to privately view and discuss your favorite designer Read more…
Remember the first time you watched a high-definition movie? The color and the clarity made it hard to watch anything in standard-definition ever again! Now, imagine experiencing that feeling all the time! That’s what it’s like when you switch to high-definition eyeglass lenses. Not only do HD lenses correct your Read more…
For some people it seems as if every season is allergy season. For others, every year comes with one season your sinuses dread! Many people seem to encounter this problem when Autumn rolls around. Despite how beautiful the trees are, and the fact that you’re able to pull out your favorite Read more…
We know you see a LOT of news and information all over the place every day of your life. In an effort to filter out some of the more important information regarding your eye care, we’ve gathered a list of some of our favorite eye care articles that have been Read more…
Who? Anyone with eyes, aged 6 months and up. What? Regularly have your eyes screened by a licensed optometrist. Where? Metro Eye is located in Milwaukee’s beautiful Historic Third Ward. Our friendly and expert staff provide comprehensive eye exams, and will help you pick out the perfect pair of glasses for Read more…
Whether you love your grandparents or are a grandparent yourself, it is important to pay attention to your vision as you age. You remember to take yourvitamins, or to get your blood pressure checked, but many people overlook their eyes (ironic!). For many age related eye problems and diseases early Read more…
Vision problems come in all shapes and sizes, and can often go undetected. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association 1 in 4 school age children have vision related problems, which can sometimes be misdiagnosed as ADHD or other learning disabilities. Combine that with the fact that during the Read more…
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…
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…
