Why Your Kids Need Sunglasses

The Sun

The Sun holds the most damaging ultraviolet radiation. The skin and the eye have a similar potential for damage from UV radiation. The only difference is the eye is not capable of developing a tolerance to UV like … Read More

Purchasing Glasses Online

Ordering glasses online has been growing in popularity in recent due to the perception of convenience and affordability, but to provide the best vision possible it important to consider the combination of the type of lens prescription, the frame selection, … Read More

Replacement Glasses in an Hour

When you need glasses in a hurry, Optix has you covered. Our in house lab allows optical jobs to be processed quickly and efficiently. When needed, glasses can be made quickly, within an hour, and at low cost, with our … Read More

Eyeglasses – Then and Now

Optometry and Eyeglasses Throughout the Years

The manufacture of eyeglasses has come a long way in the last fifty to sixty years.  Technology now allows for almost immediate gratification in patients ability to wear a pair of glasses made to … Read More

How to Know if You Have Astigmatism

How Refractive Error Causes Blurry Vision Myopia

Many of our patients require a vision correction in the form of glasses or contact lenses in order to see clearly. The terms nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism are terms used to describe refractive … Read More

The Cost of Convenience

The other day I was at the gym watching TV and there was a segment about getting an eye exam using your iPad or other tablet. You were then able to order frames and lenses through a website and the … Read More

Sunglasses: Cheap versus Expensive

On these hot summer days, a common question us doctors are asked by many patients is the difference between expensive and cheap sunglasses.

We can find sunglasses anywhere – gas stations, department stores, and even the dollar store.  And of … Read More

Optix Family Eyecare Improves

What a year it has been so far for the patients and the staff at Optix Family Eyecare.  If you didn’t already know, Optix moved its location right next store, increasing its size to improve our patient experience.  With the changing … Read More