We know, just thinking about eye twitching is uncomfortable. Anyone that has experienced eye switch knows just how annoying and unformatted it can be. The worst part is eye twitch can seem to come and go at random. So is there any way to prevent it? And what can we Read more…
They say the eyes are the windows to your soul, but now they are windows to your overall health. Your eyes have the ability to show signs of certain health problems, before other symptoms occur. Not only are regular eye exams important for maintaining eye health, they are another chance Read more…
When you think about it for second, eyelashes and eyebrows seem to be a little strange. Why would we have hair around our eyes, which sometimes ends up in our eyes? As odd as they might seem, there is actually a few good reasons why eyelashes and eyebrows are nature’s Read more…
It’s second nature to rub or scratch at an itch, especially when it’s your eyes. Whether you are waking up in the morning or dealing with pesky eye allergies, rubbing your eyes can have a lasting impact on your vision health. Here’s why you should think twice before rubbing your Read more…
From lattes, to cookies, to pie, pumpkin spice flavor finds it’s way into almost everything this time of the year. While not all pumpkin flavored treats are good for your health, we simply cannot ignore the eye health benefits from adding pumpkin to your diet. Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants, Read more…
If you have a flex spending account, you know the end of the year can be a mad scramble to use up your dollars before they expire. What some folks don’t know is that you can use your flex spending dollars on your eyes, instead of stocking up on cold 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…
“Pink Eye” is the term most folks use to refer to one of the most common eye problems – conjunctivitis. While children are the most likely to get Pink Eye, it can affect anyone. There are three main sources of Pink Eye with each one requiring a different treatment strategy Read more…
Farmers markets are easily one of the best things about summer in Wisconsin. From the huge market held around the capitol in Madison, to the local flavor of the one in West Allis, there’s a farmers market for every community. Being so close, we’re partial to the Cathedral Square Market! Read more…
In our first Know Your Eyes blog, we discussed what cataracts are and what happens to your eyes when cataracts develop. In this blog we’ll check out how cataracts are treated and what a cataracts patient can expect from their treatment. Where does treatment start? – Your local optometrist. So Read more…
