Advanced Family Eyecare

For all the smokers out therehere's another reason to quit. Smoking isn't only dangerous for the lungs, but it can harm your eyes as well. Cigarette smoke breaks down the lipid layer of the tear film, which, in turn, leads to dry eye symptoms. To learn more and discover what you can do to improve the health of your eyes, contact us today!

Beat the year-end rush! Use your vision benefits or flex spending plan. Schedule an appointment today.

An estimated 2.2 billion people around the globe have suffered some form of visual impairment or blindness. 1 billion of those cases could have been prevented with proper care. Getting an annual eye exam is KEY to early detection, as it can help prevent loss of sight, and, at the very least, slow its progression. Don't delayschedule an annual eye exam for you and your loved ones today!

Our eyes are massively important in daily life. They allow us to see our loved ones, view beautiful places, and can even inform us about our general health. Join the global challenge to #LoveYourEyes and book an eye exam today!

Studies show that 90 % of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience some form of vision disruption which can lead to dizziness and problems with balance. If you or a loved one recently experienced a TBI, contact us today. We'll evaluate your eyes to ensure that everything is in check, and if we detect any issues with your visual skills, we'll offer neurorehabilitation therapy so you can get back to living the good life.

DID YOU KNOW THAT MEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM AN EYE INJURY THAN WOMEN? The leading cause may surprise you: sports accidents. To prevent these from occurring, make sure you or your young athlete undergo sports vision training to strengthen the eye-brain-body connection. This leads to faster reaction time, better peripheral awareness, increased depth perception, and more! Take your first step in preventing sports-related accidents and improve your athletic performance by contacting us today for a consultation.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD LIMIT YOUR CHILD'S SCREEN TIME. Researchers have found that children who spend a lot of time doing ‘near’ activities like reading and writing, or playing and working on a digital device, have a higher rate of myopia than other children. Managing your child's screen time is one of the things you can do to limit your child's myopia progression. Another highly effective method is myopia control, which we offer at our office. To learn more and offer your child a brighter future, contact us today!

Decorative lenses are a medical device and should not be purchased at costume shops, online, or at convenience stores. Poorly fitted contact lenses can scrape the outer layer of the eye making the eye more vulnerable to bacteria and viruses that can cause serious infections.

Each year, millions are affected by eye injuries90% of those could have been prevented by using proper eye protection. They not only cause pain and discomfort but can potentially lead to serious vision loss and even blindness! We encourage everyone to wear the proper eye protection when working or playing sports to help reduce the risk of an eye injury. Or, contact us to learn how to best protect your and your family's eyes.

If you haven’t flown in a while, you might have forgotten how spending time in an airplane cabin can dry your eyes outparticularly while wearing a mask against COVID-19. One way you can prevent dry eyes is by making sure your face mask fits snugly, which prevents your breath from rising upwards and drying out your eyes. Have questions or require treatment for dry, gritty, and itchy eyes? Contact us today!

Did you know? Most geckos don’t have eyelidsso they can’t blink! Instead, they use their tongue to lick their corneas in order to keep them clean and moist!

Did you know that an eye exam can detect and reveal a number of cardiovascular conditions, such as clogged arteries? That's because any changes or damage to the retinal blood vessels reflect abnormalities concerning the heart. Safeguard your heart and vision by leading a healthy lifestyle and by getting routine eye exams.

90 % OF PATIENTS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY EXPERIENCE SOME FORM OF VISION DISRUPTION caused by interrupted communication between the eyes and the brain. A neuro-optometrist can help you regain your vision, balance, and quality of life. Contact us to learn more.