METRO EYE BLOG

COVID-19 CLOSURE In observance of strict public restrictions, recently placed by our State Health Officials, Metro Eye’s office is unable to allow public entry for any reason. WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU, THOUGH! CALL or EMAIL us right away to: Request a phone or video chat consultation, to obtain Read more…

Eye Care Update: COVID-19 We have temporarily reduced our operations in observance of recent public restrictions made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, by the Milwaukee Health Department, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and Centers for Disease Control. Metro Eye will continue to accommodate current patients with urgent and emergency eye Read more...

We are here for you amid COVID-19! Your health and safety are our utmost priorities, and Metro Eye’s office is open to satisfy your eye care needs while taking cautious steps to maintain the wellness of our patients and staff! As your healthcare provider, we always follow strict cleaning and Read more...

Amy Michalak initiated her eye care career in 2009, when she applied for a receptionist role at Metro Eye. While immersed in the myriad of operations within this patient focused and technology fueled environment, she was inspired to evolve her position and has continually expanded her reach across the field Read more...

Modern life is so inescapably tied to computers that many countries consider internet access to be a basic “utility,” just like electricity and running water. As our children grow up in this digital age, we need to be cautious regarding the negative effects of electronic device exposure and take preventative Read more...

Why do we have eyelashes? Eyelashes perform a group of important functions, although they are quite simply just short hairs that grow along the edges of our eyelids. They not only protect our eyes from potential injury and infection by keeping out particles of dust and debris, but also provide Read more…

As we reflect on our experiences and accomplishments of 2019, we may also look forward to the new adventures awaiting us in the new year! December’s holiday hustle and bustle can certainly be overwhelming, but remember that you may have insurance benefits that will disappear on January 1st! Metro Eye’s Read more…

What is glaucoma? The optic nerve enables sight by carrying visual information from one’s eye to their brain, where the data is then interpreted in the form of images. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to an abnormally high pressure (IOP) in Read more...

Metro Eye presents a 2-DAY TRUNK SHOW event on Friday, December 6th & Saturday, December 7th Melt those winter blues with hot new frame styles at our Winter Trunk Show! This exclusive event will showcase an immense variety of the latest eyewear designs from Bellinger & Entourage of 7 …PLUS a customizable ski goggle collection from ZEAL BELLINGER Boldly Read more...

Painting is a form of visual communication, which artists employ to represent phenomena, explore narratives, convey emotions and evoke responses within their viewers. Artists, or “visual scientists” as neurobiologist Margaret Stratford Livingstone PhD prefers to call them, essentially use visual language to translate their perceptions into illusory physical objects. Visual Read more...