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…
Dry Eyes in Winter
As if the ice and snow weren’t enough to contend with, winter weather brings with it the driest season of the year as well. Being in heated indoor spaces, frigid outdoor temperatures, and windy conditions all contribute to dry eyes. If you find yourself blotting your eyes with tissues, you’re not alone. According to the…
Focus On: Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Earlier this month at the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, many were surprised to see France’s President Emmanuel Macron sporting mirrored aviator sunglasses at the podium delivering his speeches. The fashion accessory, more in line with a celebrity red-carpet event, was a distraction from what was actually going on: hiding a subconjunctival…