Traveling this summer? Are you the type of person who packs a month in advance or the night before? Either way, don’t forget to pack these eye care essentials to make sure you’re able to see everything your travels have to offer. 1. Eye drops Even if you don’t normally Read more…
As the weather continues to warm up and Milwaukeeans begin to leave their homes again after a long hibernation, we thought we would send a friendly reminder to make sure you don’t venture outside without your sunglasses. But we didn’t want to leave it at that. Instead, we’ve come up Read more…
Did you know that your child’s first dilated eye exam should be at 6 months of age, then again at ages 3 and 6 years old to ensure their vision doesn’t cause learning or developmental difficulty? Did you know 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma, but only 50% of those people Read more…
The Clearance Sale is over and the display shelves at Metro Eye are looking a little… well, clear. Luckily, Luanne has just returned from a weekend of New York City shopping for the latest frames and trends of the season at the International Vision Expo. Hopefully you’ve been following us on Read more…
As most of you now know, in 2014 we decided it was time for a change and relocated Metro Eye to 325 E. Chicago St. in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. However, you might not know that the fabulous company that designed our new space was Milwaukee’s own Quorum Architects. Today, nearly Read more…
Last September our fantastic Optical Stylist Lu took you with her on her trip to the Las Vegas International Vision Expo. You saw the newest frames, colors and styles from leading eyewear designers like Bevel, Anne & Valentin, Lindberg and l.a.Eyeworks. And better yet, she brought them back to Milwaukee Read more…
March is Save Your Vision Month and a great time to focus on the things we can’t see, such as glaucoma or cataracts. Many people think that since their vision is clear they don’t need to see an eye doctor. What they don’t know is often eye diseases can develop and Read more…
Everywhere we look, we’re reading, shopping, banking or being entertained online on digital devices small and large—at work, at school, at play and on our way in-between. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2014 American Eye-Q® survey, 55 percent of adults use computers, smartphones, tablets or other Read more…
Even though the days are slowly getting longer, many of us still find ourselves driving in the dark fairly often. This can be dangerous, especially as the snow (eventually) begins to melt and the glare on the roads increases. To make sure you and your family are as safe as Read more…
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! Whether you have a date or you’re flying solo, we want to help make everyone’s eyes LIGHT UP this year! That’s why we’ve made a list of our top three Valentine’s Day ideas to bring out the glow in those beautiful eyes: Read more…
