The term ‘pink eye’ generally refers to inflammation of the thin, transparent area covering the whites of the eyes (the conjunctiva). Blood vessels become enlarged, leading to the red appearance of the eye. This inflammation is called conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis can have many causes, including viruses, bacteria, and allergies. If you think Read more…
Many clients express concern about losing their “nearsightedness” as they age, so we wanted to provide some of the facts on these types of eye sight changes. Read full article on Emax Health. Vision Change #1: Small print appears fuzzy As you age it’s not just your body that becomes Read more…
For contact lens wearers the hot days of summer bring up an often asked question: Is it okay to wear contact lenses while swimming? Wearing contact lenses in the water can put you at risk for eye infections, some of which can impact your vision. Therefore, eye health should be Read more…
When we discuss protecting our eyes at work, we often think of the workers who are exposed to debris, chemicals, wood chips, metal fragments, etc. These individuals require specific eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, to keep their eyes safe from injury while on the job. However, in our Read more…
Many parents wonder what the appropriate guidelines are when determining when to have their childrens first eye examination. Proper vision care at an early age is recommended even if your child is not displaying any eye or vision problems at the age of 6 months. The American Optometric Association designed Read more…
It is time to replace your frames and glasses at your yearly exam. You love wearing glasses and you feel that your current lenses work great, well, at least they do most of the time. Having an active lifestyle can be challenging for those who wear eyeglasses. Thankfully, with all of the Read more…
It’s the end of the month, and you are down to your last pair of contacts. “Another couple weeks shouldn’t be too bad, right?” you think to yourself. “What’s the harm? So what if I wear mine a little longer.” Unfortunately, this thought process goes on too often, and can lead to some Read more…
The Patient Corner: Understanding your benefits It is time to schedule your yearly eye health examination, but you are uncertain of what your vision benefits are going to cover. Most find that understanding these benefits can be quite confusing, and are left with questions about their benefits. Here are a Read more…
Many of us suffer from mild dry eye. Unfortunately, dry eye symptoms, such as irritation, mild redness, and burning, can increase with contact lens wear. Contact lenses can cause mechanical irritation to the surface of the eye causing the tear film to break up and not function properly. Contact lenses can also decrease Read more…
Do you enjoy 3D viewing? Metro Eye is proud to introduce the latest in lens technology by featuring the new Tom Davies 3D Clip On. The 3D Clip On can be customized to fit any Tom Davies Bespoked frame and offers an anti-scratch coating. Ask one of our knowledgeable Optical Read more…
