METRO EYE BLOG

The start of a new school year can be quite an adjustment for any young scholar, and visual impairments commonly go unnoticed amidst all of the excitement that comes along with turning over a new educational leaf. As our eyesight may gradually change over time, children and teens may not notice subtle shifts in their visual acuity without a Read more...

Warm weather months bring many unpleasant sensations for seasonal allergy sufferers, such as sneezing, coughing, itchy red eyes, irritated or watery eyes, itchy and runny nose and throat. Surprisingly, the best way to battle the bothersome symptoms of seasonal allergies is to reduce your allergen exposure from early spring until late fall. How can we do that, when allergens seem Read more...

EYE MISALIGNMENT Do your eyes work well together? How would you know if they didn't? When your eyes are not in sync, the brain must compensate for the misalignment. This additional work stresses the trigeminal nerve, which is the nerve in your brain responsible for most head and neck sensations. Symptoms of this strain may go unaddressed, or may be falsely Read more...

What is myopia? Resulting in poor distance vision or “nearsightedness,” myopia occurs when the eyeball grows longer than it should or has a cornea that is too curved. Although moderate cases of myopia are not typically worrisome, progressive myopia is a rising concern as it can lead to serious eye issues such as retinal detachments, Read more...

Metro Eye presents a one-day-only Lindberg Trunk Show event next Wednesday, May 29th from 9am-5:30pm! Join the tradition of discreet, classic elegance and explore the fully customizable Lindberg frame collection, every piece carefully manufactured with responsibly sourced materials. Let our optical stylists customize your flawless new Danish look, and face the summer ahead in a frame with remarkable visual impact and unparalleled comfort! Call us to Read more...

As the demands and responsibilities of modern life increase, and technology decreases the necessity of physical activity, it can certainly become difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Studies continue to prove the countless benefits of living healthfully and actively with a nutritious diet, and preservation of one's visual health is clearly among them. Exercise Healthy Read more...

Metro Eye's Spring Trunk Show happens NEXT WEEK, on Friday, April 26th from 8am-5pm! Make your way to the 3rd Ward just before Gallery Night & Day officially begins, and let Metro Eye’s expert stylists curate the perfect new eyewear style for your flawless spring look! Four unparalleled international frame brands will be showcasing their complete innovative design collections at this event. View the broad selection and find your Read more...

Interested in making a positive difference in the community? Metro Eye is now matching local charitable contributions to support ocular health throughout the Milwaukee area. Every time you make a donation to any of the local non-profit organizations listed below, Metro Eye will match the same amount in donated vision services to the community! Vision Forward- https://vision-forward.org/donate/ Penfield Children’s Center- http://penfieldchildren.org/donate/ Prevent Read more...

When we discuss protecting our eyes at work, we often think of the workers who are exposed to debris, chemicals, wood chips, metal fragments, etc. These individuals require specific eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, to keep their eyes safe from injury while on the job. However, in our age of technology, we Read more...