There’s An App for That

{{{image-2500}}}It seems like there is an iPhone app for just about everything these days. There are apps for fitness, food, calendars, books, shopping and travel just to name a few. Did you know there’s an app for contact lens care too? LensFacts is a free iPhone app from Alcon’s OptiFree® lens solution. LensFacts puts important […]

Are E-Readers Okay for Your Eyes?

You’ve probably seen electronic readers pop up all over lately. I wouldn’t mind getting one as a birthday present this year (wink, wink). But I’m wondering how reading on the screen will affect my eyes. I surely don’t want to be sitting in front of a computer screen anymore than I need to. If you […]

Steps to Avoiding Vision Loss for Women

More than 3.6 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from visual impairment. Of those impacted, 2.3 million are women. April is Women’s Eye Health Safety Month and Prevent Blindness America has several tips for women to keep their eyes healthy: Get an Eye Exam: It’s important for women (and men!) to get an annual […]

What You Need to Know About Women’s Eye Health

You probably discovered at a young age that your mom had eyes in the back of her head. (They can see everything. It’s unreal.) But did you know that women are affected by eye disease more than men? Two thirds of blind people are women. Cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and even dry eyes are […]

3 Ways to Help Your Child Adjust to His/Her New Glasses

Getting your child to wear his/her new glasses can seem like trying to win a war. Here are several ideas on how to help him/her adjust to their new specs. Find the perfect pair. It’s essential to find a pair of glasses that flatter your child’s face shape. Make buying glasses a fun experience! Allow […]

Are You Too Busy?

Do you feel like you have a million things to accomplish on your to-do list? Have you finally decided to tackle projects that you’ve been putting off for months? I admit that I’ve been there. In fact, I’m there right now. But one thing I always make a priority is my health. One simple (yet […]