Low Vision Assistance— META Smart Glasses
Smart glasses, such as META’s Ray-Bans and Oakley AI Glasses, have been around since 2021. Initially marketed as wearable entertainment technology that could capture photos, short videos, and allow wearers to listen to music with either a touch to the eyeglass frame or by voice command, they have since grown into incorporating assistive technologies to…
Update on Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know
Over the years, All About Eyes has published age-related macular degeneration posts. A lot has changed since we first started on this important topic, so we thought we’d update for 2026 and share with you some encouraging news. Look for additional information next month as well! For millions of Americans, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is…
Save the Date! June 27: National Sunglasses Day
Is Ultra-Violet (UV) protection a part of your everyday routine? Sun lotions, swim shirts, hats, … and sunglasses are a must if it is! All About Eyes is once again celebrating the annual National Sunglasses Day on June 27 this year, sponsored by The Vision Council. Our aim is to raise awareness of the importance…
Focus On: Contact Lenses
When you’ve had your comprehensive eye exam and get the news that your vision isn’t perfect anymore, you may find that you now need corrective lenses to bring your vision back to the 20/20 status you once enjoyed. The good news is that there are a lot of options available in what those corrective lenses…
Focus On: Astigmatism
While getting a comprehensive eye exam, you may hear your doctor mention that you have an astigmatism. While it may sound alarming, it means that one or both of the lenses of your eyes are shaped like an egg rather than round, like a ball. This affects how light is refracted in your eyes and…