Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 60, but in most cases, vision loss from this disease can often be prevented with early treatment. The eye constantly makes a fluid called aqueous humor. As the eye produces this fluid, it should operate like a sink with an open drain, […]
If you have unused vision benefits or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds, be sure to use them by the end of the year — or lose them! We still have a few available appointments between now and December 31. Some vision plans also have optical benefits for prescription eyewear or contact lenses. You can also […]
Somers Vision Clinic just received 20 new frames for men and women from Windsor Eyes — including four new EyeCroxx frames! These featherweight frames are supremely comfortable, and some models come with easy-to-attach sunglass clip-ons. Eyecroxx frames are manufactured from high-performance materials like Ultem and TR90, featuring sleek, colorful, high-tech designs. Stop in and try […]
If you wear prescription glasses, it’s a good idea to have a second pair as a backup in the event you break or lose your glasses. But if you’re on a tight budget and you don’t have a vision plan, here’s a great way to get that second pair affordably. *If you get a new […]
For contact lens wearers who have both presbyopia AND astigmatism, getting their first pair of contact lenses used to take weeks because these specialty lenses had to be custom made. Then, if these patients needed a second or third fitting — which is often required for this type of complex contact lens — it was […]
Our Dolabany frames prove that eyewear can be comfortable, durable, lightweight and fun! These unique, high-quality frames are only offered through eye doctors and optical stores. We offer seven different frames from this company, including Sardi, a unisex frame that comes in three sizes and 39 colors! The frame is crafted from TR-90, an extremely […]
Contact lenses are not “one size fits all.” As explained in a recent article in Contact Lens Spectrum, “Evidence-Based Contact Lens Recommendation,” contact lenses are medical devices that require skill to fit. We eye doctors are deeply disturbed by online services that offer eye “exams” and contact lens “exams” with prescription renewals. These tests merely […]
While many employers offer flexible spending accounts to their employees, many people don’t even know they have one! A Flexible Spending Account — also known as an FSA or a flexible spending arrangement, is a special account you put pre-tax money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. This […]