When it comes to glasses, we know that frames often double as a statement of fashion. While selecting your frame, it’s important to not only look for a frame that represents your personality, but one that looks good and fits your lifestyle! Here are a few factors to keep in mind while browsing ...
Continue ReadingSaying goodbye to summer means saying goodbye to your summer tan. As we approach the colder months, you may be thinking of heading indoors to soak up some rays.
Continue ReadingThe Pennsylvania Vision Foundation provides coverage and care to those who need it most. As a 501(c)3 Charitable Foundation, our purpose is to conduct and finance projects to foster and preserve human eyesight through the science of optometry in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By partnering with ...
Continue ReadingTrue or false? Melatonin is what makes us fall asleep and stay asleep.
Continue ReadingTrue or false? Eye-drops can’t be misused or applied incorrectly.
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that smoking can cause a number of major health concerns, but did you know the significant threat it poses to your oral and vision health?
Continue ReadingHave you ever noticed a small, dark spec in your field of vision? These are known as floaters. Floaters are relatively common, and though they may seem to be in front of the eye, they are actually seen as shadows by your retina.
Continue ReadingDid you know that two-thirds of those living with blindness or visual impairment are women? Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. Among one of the many differences between men and women is the fact that women are more likely to have eye diseases, ...
Continue ReadingContact lenses are a convenient tool for vision correction. Whether you’re nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia) or have an astigmatism, your doctor may present contact lenses as an option. We refer to these as elective contact lenses.
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