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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
We all heard it growing up from Mom, “Don’t sit too close to the TV, you’ll go blind!” Yet most of us now spend most of our days staring at a screen a couple of feet away from our faces. Certainly Mom would not approve of that! Hyperbole aside, Mom Read more…
Time to spring forward! It’s the beginning of daylight savings time so our clocks will now be set an hour ahead. All this extra sunshine could affect your vision, so let’s talk about the ways Metro Eye can help keep you focused. Here in the Upper Midwest, more sunlight and Read more…
