Whether you love your grandparents or are a grandparent yourself, it is important to pay attention to your vision as you age. You remember to take yourvitamins, or to get your blood pressure checked, but many people overlook their eyes (ironic!). For many age related eye problems and diseases early Read more…
Vision problems come in all shapes and sizes, and can often go undetected. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association 1 in 4 school age children have vision related problems, which can sometimes be misdiagnosed as ADHD or other learning disabilities. Combine that with the fact that during the Read more…
We had a great time shopping at the International Vision Expo in NYC! Taking a cue from your Facebook “votes,” we shopped for the styles from a number of new designers, including Etnia Barcelona, Moscot, and sought out the latest trends including oval lenses (very popular!) and pastels (very cool!). Also, Read more…
Seeing is believing. However, common patient misconceptions can prevent them from taking the plunge into progressive lenses, also known as “no-line bifocals.” As Milwaukee’s leading optometrists, we often hear a patient say their friends told them progressive lenses are difficult to get used to, so they avoid taking the plunge. Read more…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – learn how to protect your sight! Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The Facts Glaucoma affects over an estimated 4 million Americans Half of those affected may be unaware they have the disease Glaucoma develops slowly, with no initial Read more…
I hope this month’s letter finds all of you well after the Thanksgiving Holiday and ready to celebrate your way into the New Year. As I am sure is true for many of you, I find myself reflecting back at this time of year on all of my good fortune. Read more…
At Metro Eye, we are dedicated to providing the best comprehensive vision and eye health care to you and your family. It’s our number one goal to give our patients a positive experience and offer the best in everything, from patient care to choice in frames and lenses. We are Read more…
Regular eye exams are important aspects of overall health maintenance in adults. Exams can detect problems like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If adults aren’t having specific problems with their vision, they often don’t know when and how often eye exams should be scheduled. The American Read more…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not able to regulate its sugar levels because of defects in insulin output or recognition. Here are some staggering statistics from the American Diabetes Association: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States have Read more…
Contact lenses are a great option for people in need of vision correction. However, contact wearers need to keep safety and cleanliness in mind at all times to prevent eye injury and infection. Germs from hands, eyelids, and the environment can be potentially dangerous to eye, causing eye infections or Read more…
