May is Healthy Vision Month so we wanted to talk about the specific health issues women face with their vision. Unfortunately, women are more susceptible to developing certain eye diseases than men. In fact, nearly 65 percent of blindness and other visual impairments occur in women. We’ve put together Read more…
When it comes to picking an optometrist, you have options. Options are great. Most optometrists will tell you what’s wrong, but won’t go that extra step. Here at Metro Eye the job isn’t done until we find you the perfect prescription, lenses and frames, and leave you with a smile Read more…
Did you know that your child’s first dilated eye exam should be at 6 months of age, then again at ages 3 and 6 years old to ensure their vision doesn’t cause learning or developmental difficulty? Did you know 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma, but only 50% of those people Read more…
March is Save Your Vision Month and a great time to focus on the things we can’t see, such as glaucoma or cataracts. Many people think that since their vision is clear they don’t need to see an eye doctor. What they don’t know is often eye diseases can develop and Read more…
Everywhere we look, we’re reading, shopping, banking or being entertained online on digital devices small and large—at work, at school, at play and on our way in-between. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2014 American Eye-Q® survey, 55 percent of adults use computers, smartphones, tablets or other Read more…
The staff at Metro Eye are proud to work for a small, local business here in the Historic Third Ward. However, because we’re small we know how much of an absolute headache dealing with insurance programs can be! That’s why we decided to do our part for the community and Read more…
How much do you know about Glaucoma? For many Americans, the answer is very little. With forecasters suggesting the number of Americans with Glaucoma is expected to rise exponentially in the next 20 years, it’s time we also raise awareness. Luckily, January has been dubbed Glaucoma Awareness Month to help Read more…
We know you see a LOT of news and information all over the place every day of your life. In an effort to filter out some of the more important information regarding your eye care, we’ve gathered a list of some of our favorite eye care articles that have been Read more…
Who? Anyone with eyes, aged 6 months and up. What? Regularly have your eyes screened by a licensed optometrist. Where? Metro Eye is located in Milwaukee’s beautiful Historic Third Ward. Our friendly and expert staff provide comprehensive eye exams, and will help you pick out the perfect pair of glasses for Read more…
