October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. With over 50% of people with Down Syndrome having some sort of refractive error (see our post from 2019 to learn more) getting properly diagnosed and fitted for glasses is very important. For individuals with...
There is a critter, called a demodex mite, that, according to the National Institutes of Health, is “the most common microscopic ectoparasite found in the human skin.” But that’s not all, once these mites move in, by the time you...
Summer is here! And that means it’s time to get your sunglasses on to protect your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that come from the sun. Why? Because too much exposure to UV rays can damage your eyes...
With spring finally here, many of us are eager to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. For a lot of folks, this means participating in sports and other outdoor hobbies or chores. While these activities can be fun and...
Retro, oversized angular lines, sustainability, and tinted lenses will be all the rage in 2023 when it comes to eyewear trends according to the latest trend report from Glasses USA and the Vision Council. Prepare to step into the 1970s...
On Monday, June 27, we celebrate National Sunglasses Day! On this day, we hope to instill a bit of fun while we draw attention to why sunglasses are an important health accessory — not just a fashion accessory. This year,...
All About Eyes is happy to announce that we are now providing fittings and contacts for MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, the first and only Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-approved contacts to control myopia in children ages 8 to 12. What...
Going to the eye doctor to get a new pair of glasses is a multi-step process. It starts with a comprehensive eye exam, which determines what type of corrective lenses you’ll need, then there’s the selection of the eyeglass frame,...
We have smart phones, smart watches, smart speakers, smart gardens (yes, there’s such a thing), and now, smart glasses. The new eyewear technology has gained ground in recent months with Ray Ban Stories, the classic sunglass company, entering the fray...
Every year on June 27, we remind our patients, family, friends, and ourselves, that the best way to protect our eyes is to shade them with sunglasses. Apart from being a fashion accessory, sunglasses help to shield your eyes from...