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See it all in vivid color
Explore life in VIVID COLOR with Costa 580 lenses Did you know Costa 580 Lenses absorb blue light, filter out yellows, offer 100% protection against UV light, AND enhance colors
Even children need eye protection from the sun
Children may not be as interested as adults are in the fashion aspect of sunglasses. But because kids spend much more time outdoors than most adults do, sunglasses that block
Dry Eye Can Happen to Anyone
Dry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye increases with advancing age.
Think your child is ready for contacts?
How do I know when my child is ready for contact lenses? There’s no “right age” to begin wearing contact lenses — almost anyone of any age can wear them.
Is it time for your child to have their first eye exam?
Fun morning here at Thomas Eye Center! Mr. Lincoln just turned 6 months old and came in for his first eye exam! Healthy eyes and good vision play
One last reminder before the fireworks begin
On average, 1 in 6 emergency room injuries reported in June-July 2017 were eye related. Wear protective eye wear and keep a safe distance away from fireworks! *Just a
Have fun on the 4th, but be careful!
Most eyecare professionals know the dangers fireworks can pose to the eye. Yet many consumers remain unaware of this potential eye hazard. Firework-related injuries to the eye include contusions, lacerations
June is cataract awareness month
Prevent Blindness America has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world.
Fun Fact!
DID YOU KNOW THAT . . . Men are more likely to be color blind than women because the genes responsible for the most common inherited color blindness are on
Great article for all ages
Great read from the Optometric Management website: https://www.optometricmanagement.com/ Enjoy! “Older” Patients are Tech-Savvy, Too June 12, 2018 By Maddie Langston, IDOC Practice Marketing Consultant When I work with optometric practice