METRO EYE BLOG

It’s been a year since COVID-19 hit the Midwest. Although vaccination numbers are up and reported local cases are declining, we’re still hanging in there and wearing our masks until the CDC says otherwise. It’s much easier to hang in there when you don’t have blurry vision due to FOGGING Read more...

Dr. Patricia Bath changed the history of ophthalmology through her tremendous sight-saving accomplishments, shattering glass ceilings along the way. After excelling academically throughout her high school, college and medical studies, Dr. Bath invented the Laserphaco Probe, a device that enables more precise and less painful cataract surgeries. In 1988, she Read more...

Does Luanne Labonte hold a special place in your heart? It’s time to share some love, because Luanne recently retired and we are putting together something very special in her honor! Please click the button below to write a message, upload a video message, or upload photos relating to what Luanne Labonte Read more...

Metro Eye’s Gift of Sight program provides community members in need with vision care, to help Milwaukee see better. You can help too, because Metro Eye is now matching your local charitable contributions to support our neighbors’ ocular health! Join our mission to promote healthy vision by donating to any local non-profit organization. Read more...

Samantha Filipiak sprouted her passion for patient care through a position at an optometry practice located in her home town, in western Arizona. After originally starting as a front desk associate there, a fervent interest in eye care training emerged when an optometric technician position became available and her ideal Read more...

Digital devices have numerous effects on our eyes and overall wellbeing. Studies show that amid the pandemic most of us are spending more hours using electronic devices than ever before, so it is very important that we’re aware of the negative effects in order to take steps to reduce them. Read more...

As you get ready to wave goodbye to 2020, say hello to clear and healthy vision! December can certainly be a very busy month, but don’t let your valuable insurance benefits and flex dollars go to waste on January 1st! Unsure about your current insurance plan’s vision coverage? Metro Eye’s Read more…

RETINAL HEALTH Healthy retinas are essential to healthy vision! Since your visual acuity is of immense concern to our eye care team, ‘retinal imaging’ is an incredible tool that Metro Eye’s optometrists use to photograph and track subtle changes in the health of your retinas. Many early signs of developing Read more...

Our world and visual demands have dramatically changed this year and we need the clearest possible view of the uncertain road ahead. While we rise to new challenges and adapt to new circumstances, our eyes are working for us differently than ever before….requiring a redesigned scope. You do not have Read more…

Celebrating Halloween with costume makeup, facial prosthetics or special effects contacts this week? Check out our safety tips below to have fun with festive face adornment without compromising your eye health! Makeup & Prosthetics It’s very important to check your makeup ingredients for harmful chemicals! Also, sharing or using old Read more...