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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…

What everyone should know about women’s eye health

  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…

Ocular Allergies: How Your Eye Doctor Can Help

Are your eyes red, watery, and itchy? Spring is that time of year where eye allergies start to act up, causing problems for your eyes and affecting your vision, along with your well-being.   Eye allergy triggers vary from person to person. There are three primary types of environmental allergens; Read more…

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Latest Eyewear Trends for 2017

Today, people who need corrective lenses have more fashionable eyeglass choices than ever. Whether you are into bold or neutral colors, classic or unique textures, subtle or dramatic shapes, or something wildly extraordinary altogether, you’re sure to find a frame that matches your personality and lifestyle at Metro Eye this Read more…

How Our Vision Changes As We Age

If you’ve noticed the need to squint more or if you are adjusting the length of your arm to read something, it might be you are part of an age group that is experiencing common vision problems. As we age, our bodies change and that includes our eyes. While this Read more…

Metro Eye Visits Vision Expo 2017 in New York City

Metro Eye attended the International Vision Expo 2017 in New York City last weekend and witnessed firsthand all of the exciting new styles, trends and technology in eyewear. We talked to Luanne Labonte, Director of Purchasing and Retail Development, about what she saw and what she’s bringing back to Metro Read more…

Spring Trunk Show | April 21, 2017

Spring is in sight, and so is Metro Eye’s Spring Trunk Show! Celebrate fashion on April 21, 2017, by browsing exclusive brands including Barton Perreira, Allied Metal Works, Bellinger, Entourage of 7, Kaenon, NW77th, Derapage, and Monoqool. Be among the city’s first to preview these elite eyewear designs and Raise Your Read more…

Metro Eye Visits Milwaukee’s Banner Prep for Vision Screening

On March 17th, Metro Eye’s Dr. Amy Jankowksi and her staff had the pleasure of visiting Banner Preparatory School of Milwaukee (Banner Prep) for a free vision screening. Banner Prep serves students from grades 9-12. The students at Banner Prep have a different background than the traditional school setting. At Read more…

The Importance of Nutrition and Eye Health

One of the best things you can do for your eyes is make sure you have a proper diet that includes the vitamins and minerals they need. Eating great means seeing great! We’ve put together a list of some of the best vitamins and nutrients your eyes need, how they Read more…