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Rockets’ Red Glare: Fireworks Eye Safety
Is there anything more American than hot dogs on the grill and fireworks in the sky? We all enjoy a patriotic pyrotechnics display, but fireworks are not without their risks.
Why We Get Dark Circles Under Our Eyes
Getting a poor night’s rest isn’t the only reason you get dark circles under your eyes!
Toys And Eye Safety: Not All Fun And Games
The last thing any parent wants is for their child to get an eye injury, and it’s even worse when the injury comes from a beloved toy.
How Fish Oil Can Help Protect Your Eyes
Benefits of Omega 3’s Found in Fish Oil Suggested Benefits for Adults Include*: Protection from macular degeneration Protection from dry eye syndrome Help with proper intraocular fluid draining Decreasing risk of high eye pressure Decreasing risk of glaucoma Taking fish oil supplements is full of added health benefits.* So does it matter which brand? YES!! …
How Vitamin A And Beta-carotene Benefit Our Vision
With so many vitamins available to us, it’s hard to know which ones you really need to keep an eye out for!
The Outdoors Are Calling You!
At Eyes For Life, we offer unique eyewear options for the active lifestyle you love to live. Eyewear Do you enjoy starting or ending your day in the outdoors? Exercise, sports or extreme outdoor activities require more out of your eyewear. Your day to day eyewear often does not meet the needs or demands of…
Relief For Itchy Eyes
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, it is estimated that 50 million people in the United States have seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies affect up to 30% of adults and up to 40% of children and its prevalence is increasing. In addition to having symptoms of sneezing, congestion and a runny nose, most of these allergy…
Easy 5 Step Contact Lens Care Routine
Taking good care of your contact lenses is the single best way to prevent eye infections and to ensure comfortable and clear vision through your contact lenses. To simplify your cleaning routine, we’ve broken down how to care for your contacts into 5 easy steps: Step 1 – Wash your hands. Whether you’re putting in your contacts or…
Top 5 Q&A: Scleral Contact Lenses
1. What are Scleral Lenses? Scleral lenses are a large diameter, custom, hard contact lens that vaults (arches) over the cornea, the clear part of the front of the eye, and rests entirely on the sclera, the white part of the eye. They range in size from 14-20mm. At Eyes for Life, we most commonly fit a…
A Brief History of Eyeglasses
The first eyeglasses are believed to have been invented between 1268 and 1289. Although there are some who would claim otherwise, glasses are widely accepted as originating in Italy. The inventor, however, is not known. These first spectacles were made of natural crystal, and were handheld due to their weight. Crystal lenses could not be…
Hunger Relief: Right Here, Right Now!
Eyes For Life is partnering with 2nd Harvest this Thanksgiving. Would you join us in giving?! Simply bring in your non-perishable food donations to our office, and we will make sure it gets to those in need! The Mission of 2nd Harvest: Fighting hunger, feeding hope. Second Harvest has been leading the hunger-relief network in…
Cleaning Tips For Your Eyeglasses
You have just invested your hard earned money on the perfect pair of eyeglasses. Here are some cleaning tips to help protect that investment and keep your lenses looking brand new as long as possible. Always rinse your lenses off before wiping or cleaning them. If you wipe your lenses dry, any dust or debris…
Trick or Treat: The Scary Side of Red-Eye Remover Drops
Don’t Trick Your Eyes, Treat Them! Red Eye is a visible eye condition in response to the dilation (enlarging) of blood vessels within the eye. Red Eye has many common causes, such as dryness, foreign body, allergies and more. Many people are quick to use over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops, thinking it will solve the issue. OTC drops for…
Comfort Dog Eases Fear of Eye Doctor
Children and adults often fear new and unknown experiences. Going to the eye doctor for the first time, or even if they have been previously, can create anxiety and fear in some patients. Regular eye exams are very important to preserving eye health and vision, as well as correcting or treating any issues as soon…
How Vision Affects Your Child’s Learning
75-90% of learning in a classroom occurs through the visual system. If the visual system is not workingproperly, this can seriously hinder a child trying to perform up to their potential. 75-90% of learning in a classroom occurs through the visual system. If the visual system is not workingproperly, this can seriously hinder a child…
YOU can make a difference!
Join Eyes For Life and Dr. Heavin Maier as we raise $10,000 for local foster children! Ready, set, GO! Letter from Dr. Maier: I hope you’ve enjoyed a fabulous summer. We’ve been blessed to have been able to send our kids to a number of wonderful, enriching camps. That got me thinking about how those…