Fall Eye Care Tips

O.K. It’s a bit early to be talking about the Fall here, but given that today’s date is officially in the month of September and school is starting back up for many, well, it makes a bit of sense. And hey, our Fall in and around PDX is one of the best times of year, […]

Best Eyeglass Shop in Portland – 3rd Year in a Row!!!

Yep, it’s official. Eyes on Broadway has won “Best Eyeglass Shop in Portland” in Willamette Weekly’s ‘Best of Portland’ Reader’s Poll contest for the third year in a row! What an honor. Eyes on Broadway continues to innovate, be a true leader in style and impeccable service and simply shines. The shops’ excellent staff and […]

Fireworks in Your Eyes?

So the big July 4th holiday is moments away and I bet you’ve got some great plans set to see friends, family, barbecue and watch the sky explode. However, some people experience firework-like flashes in their eyes that have nothing to do with Uncle Sam and our Declaration of Independence. Indeed, flashes in the eye […]

National Sunglasses Day is Here – June 27th!

Well, here we are again, it’s National Sunglasses Day tomorrow (6-27) and, as I’m writing this, the sun looks like it’ll be shining good. Of course, given the danger of the sun to our eyes, we should all be wearing sunglasses when outside, sunny or not. Just like getting burned by the sun when it’s […]

Vote for Eyes on Broadway in the 2017 WW Reader’s Poll!

Many say, “the third time’s the charm.” Well, Eyes on Broadway is up for “Best Eyewear Shop” in Willamette Week’s Reader’s Poll once again…and now is the time to cast your vote! Having won the last two years in a row, this third victory would complete an un-precedented trifecta for a Portland business and truly […]

Eye Allergies and Contact Lenses

So it is allergy season again and, like many, I have spouts of itchy, watery eyes. I wear glasses for reading (and look no further than EOB for some great frame and lens options, including contacts), yet what about contact lenses and lens discomfort? During allergy season many wearers of contact lenses see an increase […]

March is Workplace Vision Wellness Month!

So we are into March already! 2017 is flying by and everyone is back and working hard. That said, March has been dubbed “Workplace Vision Wellness Month” by Prevent Blindness America, a group that offers many great ideas and motivating statistics that will get the attention of both management and employees alike. In fact, try […]

Chronic Dry Eye?

The condition known as “chronic dry eye” can take a variety of different forms. So, before we go much further, let’s talk about the list of symptoms that could point to you, or someone you know, suffering from this interruptive and frequently painful condition. [su_quote]Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have […]

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve in one’s eye. Getting worse over time, glaucoma is most often connected to a build up of pressure in the eye. Glaucoma is also frequently hereditary, meaning if people in your family suffer from it your chances of contracting it are firmly increased. To […]

Pink Eye, Pink Eye!

Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is quite common and spreads very easily. Depending on the cause, pink eye sometimes requires medical treatment. My goal here today is to offer information on the symptoms of pink eye, when/if treatment should be sought, and how to prevent it. After all, if you can avoid pink […]