Our eye color comes from our iris, the tissue surrounding the pupil of our eye. Each iris has a unique pattern of ridges and folds, specific only to you! Iris Patterns Have Been Observed Since Ancient Times The iris works much like a camera’s aperture, regulating light levels and helping us focus. Anciently, diviners studied the eye’s […]
Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration in their early stages. Know your family’s eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many […]
EyeCare Associates is dedicated to bringing you personalized, professional care. We want you to feel at home in our practice, and we love visiting with you. The more we understand about your habits, concerns, and existing health conditions, the more personalized care we can provide. There are a few things you can do to help. Maximize Your […]
We’re excited to promote our new Mira Flex frames for kids! These are extra flexible and include a head strap to fit your kiddo’s on the go lifestyle. We have a WIDE variety of colors available.
You’ve heard that cataracts can cause vision loss and blindness in the elderly, but can cataracts affect your child too? The answer may surprise you… Most of us look at cataracts as something that happens to our eyes as we age — a disease of the elderly. Age-related cataracts are, in fact, the most common […]
The American College of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology estimates that 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. How Do Spring Allergies Affect Our Eyes? Our eyes are incredibly sensitive, and particularly susceptible to airborne allergens like pollen. You might find yourself experiencing: Itching Redness Tearing Inflammation Allergies, though miserable, typically will not cause any lasting damage to […]
With people planning to go swimming or boating during the summer, they need to be educated about contact lens safety while around water. The CDC has some great information to help “open your eyes” about why we promote contact lens safety with water.
Fact: Although dim lighting will not adversely affect your eyesight, it will tire your eyes out more quickly. The best way to position a reading light is to have it shine directly onto the page, not over your shoulder. A desk lamp with an opaque shade pointing directly at the reading material is the best […]
Did you know that only 40% of Americans wear sunglasses to protect vision? As warmer weather approaches and we find ourselves spending more time outdoors, it’s important to keep our eyes protected from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. UV radiation can be harmful to our body in many different ways. More are aware of the harm […]