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…
Alain Mikli MATT Collection. For a sober and intimate luxurious experience, MATT covers the eyes with audacious restraint and dresses them with chivalrous camouflage, offering one’s gaze a ray as clear as a breath of private and reserved light… Alain Mikli frames – exclusive with unmatched qualities. Mother of pearl Read more…
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…
When we discuss protecting our eyes at work, we often think of the workers who are exposed to debris, chemicals, wood chips, metal fragments, etc. These individuals require specific eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, to keep their eyes safe from injury while on the job. However, in our Read more…
Many parents wonder what the appropriate guidelines are when determining when to have their childrens first eye examination. Proper vision care at an early age is recommended even if your child is not displaying any eye or vision problems at the age of 6 months. The American Optometric Association designed Read more…
It is time to replace your frames and glasses at your yearly exam. You love wearing glasses and you feel that your current lenses work great, well, at least they do most of the time. Having an active lifestyle can be challenging for those who wear eyeglasses. Thankfully, with all of the Read more…
It’s the end of the month, and you are down to your last pair of contacts. “Another couple weeks shouldn’t be too bad, right?” you think to yourself. “What’s the harm? So what if I wear mine a little longer.” Unfortunately, this thought process goes on too often, and can lead to some Read more…
