When it comes to picking an optometrist, you have options. Options are great. Most optometrists will tell you what’s wrong, but won’t go that extra step. Here at Metro Eye the job isn’t done until we find you the perfect prescription, lenses and frames, and leave you with a smile Read more…
Did you know that your child’s first dilated eye exam should be at 6 months of age, then again at ages 3 and 6 years old to ensure their vision doesn’t cause learning or developmental difficulty? Did you know 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma, but only 50% of those people Read more…
Everywhere we look, we’re reading, shopping, banking or being entertained online on digital devices small and large—at work, at school, at play and on our way in-between. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2014 American Eye-Q® survey, 55 percent of adults use computers, smartphones, tablets or other Read more…
The staff at Metro Eye are proud to work for a small, local business here in the Historic Third Ward. However, because we’re small we know how much of an absolute headache dealing with insurance programs can be! That’s why we decided to do our part for the community and Read more…
How much do you know about Glaucoma? For many Americans, the answer is very little. With forecasters suggesting the number of Americans with Glaucoma is expected to rise exponentially in the next 20 years, it’s time we also raise awareness. Luckily, January has been dubbed Glaucoma Awareness Month to help 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…
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…
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…
“OMG! I can see my watch” This was the response from 76 year old Sue Freeman just two weeks after receiving a treatment for her macular degeneration using embryonic stem cells. This new treatment is only in the preliminary stages of a trial at UCLA, however the results seem to be very Read more…
