THE Mind’s Eye

Have 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.

Did 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, ...

Contact 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.

Did you make a resolution at the beginning of the year to eat healthier? If so, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to remove some of your favorite foods from your diet! In case you’ve hit a rut in your wellness journey, we’ve compiled a list of healthy alternatives to popular foods.

You likely know that you should receive a vision care exam at least once every two years, unless otherwise suggested by your doctor. But did you know that if you’re going to wear contact lenses, you’ll need a separate eye exam? It’s true! A contact lens fitting differs from your vision care exam. ...

We’ve all done it—ignored a symptom of some kind while telling ourselves it’s nothing. What’s important to remember is there are some signs and symptoms that absolutely should not be ignored, and this is especially true of vision symptoms. What type of eye symptoms should you get checked out? ...

Seeing clearly is key to a child’s development. To help set your child up for success, it’s important they have their eyes and vision checked regularly. Though you are have likely experienced your own eye exam, you may not be sure what to expect for your child. Let’s take a look at what is being ...

August is here and that means another school year is about to begin! We all know that kids are required to have immunizations and check-ups before starting the school year, but don’t forget about an eye exam! As August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety month, we wanted to remind you about the ...

When it comes to selecting benefits, the options can be overwhelming. There is a lot to consider, including network, service and plan design. A benefits network includes all the in-network options of doctors. For vision, the network may include optometrists, ophthalmologists, retail locations and ...