METRO EYE BLOG

Driving at night always is more difficult than daytime driving, and the challenges of night driving increase with age. Follow these tips to stay safe on the road at night, especially if you are over age 40, recommends AllAboutVision.com. Have a routine eye exam at least once every two years. Read more…

Diabetes is a triple threat to your vision Diabetes causes many health problems, not the least of which affect vision.   Persons living with diabetes are especially at risk of developing: Diabetic Retinopathy- Diabetic Retinopathy weakens and causes changes in blood vessels in the back of the eye. Untreated it can Read more…

Vision changes are common after age 40, and risk for several vision problems increases with age. Here are a few important age-related eye problems to be aware of: Presbyopia is the normal age-related loss of near focusing ability that affects virtually everyone after age 40. Presbyopia is not an eye Read more…

  Of all the “best of” lists in the city, the Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee Reader’s Choice poll is the oldest and most revered. For over two decades, Milwaukeans have weighed in on their favorite eateries, parks, bike trails, salons, bars, and…well, you get the picture.  Speaking of pictures, Read more…

The term ‘pink eye’ generally refers to inflammation of the thin,  transparent area covering the whites of the eyes (the conjunctiva).   Blood  vessels become enlarged, leading to the red appearance of the eye.  This inflammation is called conjunctivitis.  Conjunctivitis can have many causes, including viruses, bacteria, and allergies.  If you think Read more…

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Many clients express concern about losing their “nearsightedness” as they age, so we wanted to provide some of the facts on these types of eye sight changes. Read full article on Emax Health. Vision Change #1: Small print appears fuzzy As you age it’s not just your body that becomes Read more…

I received the dreaded phone call from my oldest sister this weekend. The conversation started like this “don’t freak out, but I have to tell you something”. Immediately I thought of her three beautiful kids, as any mom would, but she said they are all just fine and as rambunctious as Read more…

For contact lens wearers the hot days of summer bring up an often asked question: Is it okay to wear contact lenses while swimming?  Wearing contact lenses in the water can put you at risk for eye infections, some of which can impact your vision.  Therefore, eye health should be Read more…