KEEPING YOUR EYES HEALTHY IN WINTER

Most of the time we think about protecting our eyes in the summer, when we’re out mowing the lawn, getting splashed in the pool, snorkeling, etc. And while the warmer months do bring several eye-related risks to be aware of, the winter has its own perilous nature that we should all be aware of. Whether […]

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, […]

Soft Contact Lenses are Safe for Kids

It has long been thought that soft contact lenses are not safe for kids due to higher infection rates. However, a new review conducted by the University of Houston’s College of Optometry (UHCO) has found that infection rates associated with soft contact lenses are no higher in kids than adults. Review author Mark Bullimore, an […]

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 […]

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 […]