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Category Archives: Eye Health

New Non-prescription Eye Drop Safely Removes Redness

Freshly stocked on the shelves of your local pharmacy this month, and available without a prescription for the first time, Bausch + Lomb's new Lumify eye drops are a triumph over previous formulas designed to remove eye redness and irritation. Containing the active ingredient brimonidine, previously available only with a Read more...

February is Low Vision Awareness Month

February is Low Vision Awareness Month and Metro Eye is helping get the word out about low vision and how it currently affects 3 million Americans. Experts project by 2030 the number of Americans who have low vision will reach to 5 million. What is Low Vision? Low vision is Read more...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Metro Eye Recognizes Glaucoma Awareness Month

Don’t let Glaucoma steal your vision! Known as “the sneak thief of sight” due to the disease’s ability to cause of blindness with little or no symptoms before hand,  glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma affects over an estimated 4 million Americans, and half Read more...

Amazing and Fun Facts About Eyes

We love eyes! Millions of years of evolution have made them one of the most interesting and complex components of the human body. We wish to point out all of the amazing facts that make eyes so fascinating, so sit back and enjoy our list of favorite eye facts! You blink almost Read more…

Back to School Time is a Great Time for an Eye Exam

It’s back to school season! Now is the time to make sure your child’s vision is ready for the new school year. Considering that 75% of what we learn comes through what we see, it’s critically important to make sure students of all ages are thoroughly examined for any issues Read more…

Eye Allergies: What they are and how to find relief

It is that time of year again, when allergies wreak havoc on our eyes. If you have noticed redness and irritation of your eyes, accompanied by itchy and watery sensations, there is a chance that you are experiencing ocular allergies. On the other hand, it might be dry eye syndrome, a reaction to your contacts or Read more…

Its August! Time for an Eye Exam!

August is National Eye Exam Month so we wish to spend some time talking about how an eye exam is not only healthy for your eyes, but very important for your overall health as well! Getting a comprehensive eye exam is not just for those with poor vision, and it Read more…

Keep your eyes safe during the eclipse!

With the solar eclipse coming this Monday, we wanted to make sure you are keeping your eyes safe with these tips to view this amazing occasion. This will be the first solar eclipse visible in the continental United States in 38 years. What to Expect An eclipse of the Sun Read more…

Why Getting Your Glasses Fitted Professionally is Important

As we continue to purchase many consumer products through the Internet, we have become accustomed to the convenience of making purchases at the push of a button while finding the lowest possible price. However, that immediacy and bargain is not a worthy substitute for the value of getting your glasses Read more…