Time to spring forward! It’s the beginning of daylight savings time so our clocks will now be set an hour ahead. All this extra sunshine could affect your vision, so let’s talk about the ways Metro Eye can help keep you focused. Here in the Upper Midwest, more sunlight and Read more…
Whether you never miss an eye exam or it’s been a few years since your last one, we bet you’ll learn something from this new infographic from our friends at allaboutvision.com. This new infographic does a great job walking you thought all the aspects of a true, honest to goodness, Read more…
Started by Dr. Amy Jankowski in 2010, the Gift of Sight program is dedicated to ending unnecessary blindness and helping to provide vision care for the less fortunate. So this holiday season, and any other season, we thank you for your generosity in donating to the Gift of Sight Read more…
On the second Thursday of October, we celebrate World Sight Day, put on by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. It’s a day to raise awareness and funds for all of those dealing with vision problems and those who don’t have access to affordable or effective eye care. Read more…
As the seasons change, so do our allergies. Fall can be a particularly tough time for those sensitive to both indoor and outdoor allergies, despite the beautiful foliage. Here are a few of our top tips to help keep your eye allergies in check during fall allergy season: Limit Exposure Read more…
So you think you have an eye infection or pink eye. Do you know who to call for help? Call your eye doctor, of course! Most people don’t know that they can skip the wait to see their primary doctor and forget the hassle of going to an urgent Read more…
You’ve been at your desk all day, working away. Five o’clock is quickly approaching and now you feel your eyes getting tired and dry. You have a headache and it’s becoming hard to see clearly and concentrate. It’s not just a long day at the office that’s making you feel Read more…
When you think sunglasses, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? We picture somebody hanging out on a beach looking chic in a fresh pair of shades. There’s just something about sunglasses that can instantly turn your look from “plain Jane” to the cover of Vogue. So it’s no Read more…
Death, taxes… and bad vision Poor vision is an unavoidable part of growing older. Usually around the age of 40, people begin to notice changes in their vision and struggle to read or focus on things up close. That’s no problem – just go pick up a pair of reading Read more…
The past few weeks have been dedicated to learning more about cataracts and how cataracts are treated. This time, we’ll turn our focus to how you can prevent cataracts from developing and what steps you can take today to ensure a healthier lifestyle. “An ounce of prevention is worth a Read more…
