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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…

Metro Eye Announces the IYOKO INYAKé Trunk Show

Tuesday, August 8th will be a very special day at Metro Eye. It will be our first ever IYOKO INYAKé Trunk Show! IYOKO INYAKé is internationally known for innovative and trendsetting designs, featuring various materials carefully mixed to form exceptional frames. This unique collection is comfortable to wear and perfectly compliments Read more…

What Not To Do: A Guide To Healthy Eyes

We all want healthy eyes but you’d be surprised how much we unintentionally harm them. There are plenty of things that we do to our eyes which can cause infections and injury. Here are some everyday bad habits that can damage your eyes. Touching and rubbing your eyes Rubbing your eyes Read more…

Get to Know Tom Davies

This Wednesday, July 12th will be a special day for Metro Eye customers. It’s our TD Tom Davies Trunk Show! Tom Davies, a prestigious handmade eyewear brand known for their design skills and refined handmade artistry, offers customizable options for every frame in the collection. The Tom Davies “Bespoke” customization Read more…

Surprising Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome

  Dry Eye Syndrome is a common condition that millions of Americans are diagnosed with each year. Sufferers often don’t recognize that their uncomfortable eye issues are actually symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome. What is Dry Eye Syndrome? Dry Eye Syndrome results when the eyes do not produce the right amount of water and Read more…

Summer 2017 Sunglass Style Guide

Summer is finally here! What better way to enjoy the bright sunshine than with a new pair of sunglasses? Summer 2017 sunglass trends offer a sunshower of options. Cat eyes, rounds, double bars, aviators, mixed materials are all big this season. Color trends are all about going bold but also Read more…

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Cataracts: What to Look For

June is Cataract Awareness Month. What better time to talk about cataracts, what they are, how they form, and how to monitor your eye health for symptoms? Early detection is key to treatment, so it’s important to talk to your eye doctor if you experience any of the symptoms covered Read more…

Metro Eye’s Guide to the Third Ward

  Visiting Metro Eye is also a great opportunity to visit one of Milwaukee’s most vibrant neighborhoods: Milwaukee’s Third Ward. The Third Ward has been Metro Eye’s home since we opened, so we are particularly proud of how the neighborhood continues to grow and change. Originally settled by Irish and Read more…

Children’s eye health : What you need to know

May is Healthy Vision Month, which means everyone should consider their eye health, especially their children’s.  What is the most child-related question we get at Metro Eye? When should my child see the eye doctor? According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their first eye exam by Read more…

Eye Health Myths: Fact from Fiction

There is plenty of misinformation about your eye health. Many myths are so common they are sometimes treated as facts. Metro Eye looks at the most popular eye health myths to see how they stand up to reality. You can wear your eyes out Limiting the number of hours you Read more…