At EyeCare Associates, we want you to feel empowered to make informed decisions about your eye health. From overall eye care, glasses, and contacts, learn more through our eye care resources.
Exposure to blue light from screens can cause digital eye strain and disrupt sleep patterns. Learn how blue light glasses can help with EyeCare Associates.
Contacts can seamlessly correct your vision but changing them regularly keeps your eyes healthy. Learn when to replace your contacts with EyeCare Associates.
Eye exams can help you detect problems, update your prescription, and monitor your overall health. See why annual eye exams are essential with EyeCare Associates.
Contact solution is an essential component of maintaining clean contacts. Learn more about expired solution and when to buy a new bottle with EyeCare Associates.
Single use contact lenses require less maintenance and offer enhanced hygiene. Explore the 7 significant advantages of single use contacts with EyeCare Associates.
Wet macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness. Learn about this severe form of AMD, including its symptoms and treatment.
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Learn how to keep your kids’ eyesight clear and safe throughout the year with EyeCare Associates.
Dry eyes are a common eye condition that occurs when your eyes don’t make enough tears. Learn the causes and symptoms from the experts at EyeCare Associates.
Everyone needs to get regular eye exams, but if you have diabetes, you'll need to get frequent specialized exams designed to detect diabetic eye conditions.
May is Healthy Vision Month, the perfect time to schedule an eye exam! Learn more about what healthy vision is and how you can protect your sight with EyeCare Associates.
Cataracts cloud your vision, but various types of cataracts have unique impacts on your sight. Explore the common types of cataracts with EyeCare Associates.
Summer is fast approaching, which means having more fun in the sun. Learn how to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays to keep your vision safe.
Refractive errors are common occurrences, impacting how your eyes focus light and the clarity of your vision. Two of the most prevalent types of refractive errors are presbyopia and myopia, each with distinct characteristics and implications for your eye health.
Often referred to as pathological or progressive myopia, degenerative myopia is a specific form of nearsightedness. Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a prevalent vision issue where individuals can see objects close to them clearly, but those at a distance become blurred.
Refractive errors are common vision conditions that affect how your eyes focus light and impact the clarity of your vision. Two of the most common refractive errors are myopia and hyperopia, each presenting unique challenges and characteristics.
Sports can pose a significant risk to your vision, which is why we observe Sports Eye Safety Month in April. Learn how to protect your vision while competing.
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis can irritate your eyes and affect your enjoyment of the changing seasons. Explore symptoms and treatment with EyeCare Associates.
World Optometry Day is on the 23rd of March this year, and EyeCare Associates plans to spend it educating our patients and community about the importance of maintaining healthy vision.
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and at EyeCare Associates, we understand the significant role that eye health plays in your overall well-being, especially in the workplace.
This rare astronomical event where the Moon perfectly blocks out the Sun is set to take place on April 8, 2024. Learn More about how to properly observe the eclipse.
Pinpointing the cause of glaucoma can be difficult because there are several forms of glaucoma with different triggers.
In the eye health calendar, February marks a significant period – AMD Awareness Month. EyeCare Associates takes this opportunity to focus on educating and raising awareness about Age-related macular degeneration.
Every February, Low Vision Awareness Month shines a spotlight on a crucial aspect of eye health that often goes unrecognized. Low vision, a condition affecting millions worldwide, is not just a matter of poor eyesight that can be corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses.
Whether you've had a dilated eye exam in the past or this is your first time, you might have some questions about your upcoming eye exam. Why do eye doctors dilate your eyes? What vision problems are they looking for? Do you need to have your eyes dilated every year?
Ever had a morning where you wake up, head to the bathroom, and find yourself facing a red, irritated eye in the mirror? Known as conjunctivitis or “pink eye,” this common eye condition can turn an ordinary day into one filled with discomfort and squinting.
Nyctalopia, or night blindness, is an eye condition that makes it difficult for people to see in dark or dimly lit areas. For those with night blindness, navigating darkness is similar to driving with dim headlights or only using a few candles in a power outage.
The winter season brings beautiful snow and holiday cheer but also opens the door for a temporary yet painful eye condition known as photokeratitis, or snow blindness. Cause primarily by the reflection of ultraviolet (UV) rays off snow and ice.
January is the time to make resolutions for the coming months and reset after a busy year, but it also is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide.
It’s a time of joy, laughter, and cherished moments, especially for our little ones. As we prepare to celebrate, keeping safety at the forefront of our holidays is essential. When it comes to toys and gifts, we need to remember to consider the safety and age range of the toys.
Although both lenses offer protection against the sun, polarized and UV lenses differ. Continue reading to learn the differences between UV protection and polarized lenses with the eye doctors at EyeCare Associates.
About one-third of Americans have 20/20 vision. Learn more about what that means with EyeCare Associates.
Chances are that you or someone you know wears eyeglasses each day. A large percentage of the population requires eyeglasses for vision correction, as they make it possible for those with refractive errors to see clearly. But how do glasses work? Continue reading to learn more from your trusted eye doctors at EyeCare Associates.
Eye fatigue is a common problem that is often ignored. Find out how to rest your eyes with EyeCare Associates.
Learn about some of the common ways that your glasses may break, plus ways that you or your local practice can fix them but reading the EyeCare Associates guide.
You have options to visit the doctor without even leaving your house! Learn more about telehealth with EyeCare Associates.
An eye screening is not the same as a comprehensive eye exam. Learn what the differences are with EyeCare Associates.
If you wear contact lenses, you might be wondering if daily or monthly contacts are right for you. Find out with EyeCare Associates.
Knowing how to put in your contact lenses safely is an important part of your daily routine. Learn more by reading the EyeCare Associates guide to putting in contact lenses.
World Sight Day is October 12th this year. Celebrate the importance of healthy vision with EyeCare Associates and learn how to keep your vision clear.
Rigid gas permeable contact lenses, or RGP contact lenses, are different from soft contact lenses and not as well known. Learn more about these lenses.
Is it okay to fall asleep with contacts in? Are you at risk for eye infections? Learn more from the doctors at EyeCare Associates about sleeping with contacts in.
Learn how to read a contact lens prescription including terms like OD, OS, SPH, PWR CYL and more from the eye doctors at EyeCare Associates.