Category Archives: Eye Care

What’s on your Back-to-School to-do list? Make sure your child’s vision is ready for the new school year by adding us to your list! Seventy-five percent of what we learn is learned visually, so it is critically important to make sure your student has their vision assessed. They could be Read more…

When examining your eyes, your eye doctor can predict many health concerns, some not related to your eyes. In a recent study by Optum, it was found that early signs of chronic diseases could be found during a general eye exam. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, Read more...

Your health is important. You may know how to take care of your general health: exercise, eat healthy, and get your vitamins! As your eye doctor, we’ve compiled a list specific to your eye health. Many of the ways in which you take care of your body are very beneficial Read more…

Low vision affects millions of Americans, including especially many older Americans. Although often misconstrued, it is different from blindness. Low Vision is a condition where even corrective lenses and surgeries cannot provide 20/20 vision. When someone’s life is affected by low vision, activities such as reading, driving, and shopping can Read more...

Over the past 19 years Metro Eye has been expanding our Dry Eye Clinic with state-of-the-art technology and holistic remedies to this condition that affects so many of our patients. We pride ourselves in the success stories and treatments we offer for our patients. New to Metro Eye’s OSD clinic Read more...

Did you know that wearing face masks could impact your eye health? Some of us are already somewhat prone to eye issues like styes, eyelid infection and chalazia- however recent studies have shown that wearing a face mask regularly may increase your chances of developing these problems. Why? Breath Exposure Read more...

Although everyone knows that eye damage is detrimental to one’s sense of vision, every day thousands of Americans fail to wear eye protection and injure their eyes. Not only is it vital that we protect our precious eyes in the workplace, but much caution is also required at home- which Read more...

Digital devices have numerous effects on our eyes and overall wellbeing. Studies show that amid the pandemic most of us are spending more hours using electronic devices than ever before, so it is very important that we’re aware of the negative effects in order to take steps to reduce them. Read more...

As you get ready to wave goodbye to 2020, say hello to clear and healthy vision! December can certainly be a very busy month, but don’t let your valuable insurance benefits and flex dollars go to waste on January 1st! Unsure about your current insurance plan’s vision coverage? Metro Eye’s Read more…

RETINAL HEALTH Healthy retinas are essential to healthy vision! Since your visual acuity is of immense concern to our eye care team, ‘retinal imaging’ is an incredible tool that Metro Eye’s optometrists use to photograph and track subtle changes in the health of your retinas. Many early signs of developing Read more...