Jul 22, 2019
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, it’s now more important than ever to protect...
Jun 27, 2019
This summer, whether you're headed across state lines on a family road trip, flying off to Europe, grabbing a quick weekend getaway, or taking a...
Jun 11, 2019
June is Cataract Awareness Month. During this important time, people living with cataracts (and their loved ones) are encouraged to talk about their personal experiences...
May 22, 2019
Do your kids need glasses in order to see clearly? Maybe they have a strong case of nearsightedness, perhaps they have astigmatism, or another type...
May 20, 2019
Toddlers With Myopia: Eyewear And Their Future Like all refractive errors, myopia (also known as nearsightedness) is typically managed by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses....
May 20, 2019
Playing Outside Saves Kids’ Vision Myopia, or nearsightedness, is one of the most common refractive errors. A refractive error is what happens when light enters...
May 20, 2019
Myopia – An Epidemic Across The Nation (And The World) When we think of the word “epidemic”, it brings to mind visions of desolated villages...
May 20, 2019
Where Can I Find A Low Vision Doctor? Reading your favorite books is difficult. You squint a lot while watching TV. When friends or family...
May 20, 2019
When To Contact A Low Vision Doctor: When You Can’t See To Do What You Want To Do When you break your leg, you feel...
May 20, 2019
Why AMD Patients Need 2 Doctors Central vision is an important element of your overall vision, allowing you to see images and objects as you...
May 20, 2019
Scleral Lenses Help Even Dry Eyes! When it comes to having dry eyes, you’ve probably tried everything you can think of to get some relief....
May 20, 2019
Why Choose An Optometrist Who Specializes In Contacts Vs Ophthalmologists You need new contact lenses or maybe you’re just trying them out for the first...
May 20, 2019
Spring Dry Eyes Spring is a time of renewal, when the harsh winter is just a memory and the outdoors seem to beckon us to...
May 20, 2019
Gritty Eyes You know that gritty feeling in the eye, when it feels like something’s in it or it just feels rough and scratchy? It’s...
May 08, 2019
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA; in Canada, Mental Health week is May 6th to 12th. Since 1949, it has been observed...
May 02, 2019
Know the symptoms of seasonal eye allergies and how to get rid of this pesky problem As the weather warms, flower buds are opening, and...
Apr 16, 2019
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month in the USA and Canada, a time when those living with the disorder, their family members, friends, and community come...
Mar 19, 2019
Spring is a season of new beginnings, when the cold harsh winter months are behind us, flowers bloom, and people begin spending more time outdoors....
Mar 07, 2019
March 8th is International Women's Day, a day when women are honored and their accomplishments celebrated worldwide. From medicine to law, entrepreneurship to corporate leadership,...
Feb 24, 2019
Most of us have the basics: bleach, oven cleaner, air freshener, furniture polish, and window spray. Did you know that chemicals found in these kinds...
Feb 07, 2019
It’s February and that means we’re smack in the middle of winter, which is also the middle of the school year. It’s the season when...
Jan 28, 2019
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma, a silent eye disease, is the most common form of irreversible blindness in the world....
Jan 17, 2019
You’ve got Low Vision and you need some ways of minimizing the effects on your daily activities. One of the best ways to do this...
Jan 17, 2019
Each year during the month of January we recognize World Braille Day which gives us the opportunity to take a moment and appreciate the incredible...
Dec 19, 2018
Nerf Guns: Popular, Projectile... Safe? With the newest Nerf guns and blasters reigning at the top of lists for the most popular toys this holiday season,...
Dec 06, 2018
Trouble Seeing Your Grandkids' Faces? Low Vision Devices Can Help Are you frustrated that your poor vision is it getting in the way of...
Nov 29, 2018
Whether you live in a climate with cold winter weather or you are planning a ski trip up north, winter can be a challenge if...
Nov 12, 2018
Diabetes is becoming much more prevalent around the globe. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 425 million adults were living with diabetes in the...
Nov 06, 2018
Visit Our Salt Lake City Low Vision Center for Help Many people have an aging parent who lives with some type of visual impairment. That’s...
Oct 24, 2018
Brush Up Before You Dress Up Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children and adults alike. When else do...
Oct 08, 2018
Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and...
Sep 17, 2018
Screen Time Pros and Cons Whether it is homework, email, gaming, chatting with friends, searching the web or watching Youtube, kids these days seem to...
Sep 13, 2018
Getting old doesn’t have to be synonymous with vision loss. There is a lot you can do to keep your eyes and vision healthy and...
Sep 04, 2018
Learning Begins with A+ Vision One of the best ways to help your child succeed in school is with a back to school eye exam....
Aug 30, 2018
What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050,...
Aug 09, 2018
An online eye test may seem like a convenient way to check your vision or get an eyeglass prescription but beware, these tests aren’t all...
Jul 26, 2018
Healthy eyes and good vision are essential for your child’s growth and development. In fact, learning is 80% visual, which means a child’s success in...
Jul 16, 2018
It’s almost back to school time for college students and whether this is your first time away from home or you are already a pro,...
Jun 25, 2018
While it may seem like a harmless action, rubbing your eyes can actually cause a lot of damage. There are a number of different reasons...
Jun 18, 2018
Migraine Awareness Month: An ocular migraine is any migraine headache that involves a visual disturbance such as flashes of light, seeing stars or zigzags or...
May 30, 2018
Sure, sunglasses might add the final touches to your chic ensemble, but the real reason to purchase your shades is to protect your eyes from...
May 10, 2018
Vision is a critical component to succeed as an athlete and this doesn’t just mean having 20/20 vision. There are a number of visual processes...
Apr 25, 2018
While we all know that regular eye exams can help detect warning signs of disease and prevent vision loss, many people fail to seek medical...
Apr 16, 2018
April is Women’s Eye Health Month in the USA and May is Healthy Vision month in Canada too, so let’s take the opportunity to look...
Mar 27, 2018
If you want strong, healthy eyes and clear vision for life, a major step you can take is to protect your eyes from UV radiation. ...
Mar 12, 2018
We all experience the occasional eyelid twitch, which is when the muscle of the eyelid spasms involuntarily. Usually, it comes and goes without intervention and...
Mar 11, 2018
Salt Lake City patients with Keratoconus or corneal scarring will often face difficulties such as stinging/redness/swelling, blurry vision, difficulty driving during the night, and difficulty...
Feb 27, 2018
Infant Eyesight Despite nine months of growth in utero, babies are not born with fully developed eyes and vision - just like they can't walk...
Feb 18, 2018
It’s that time of the year again. Each February, the optometric community bands together to create awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a...
Jan 29, 2018
At this time of year when the sun sets early, many people are affected by night blindness. Night blindness or nyctalopia refers to difficulty seeing at...
Jan 10, 2018
It’s that time of year again. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to create awareness about this potentially devastating...
Dec 31, 2017
While most people have sunglasses high on their packing list for a tropical vacation, many people don’t consider it as much of a priority for...
Dec 24, 2017
As the season to deck the halls arrives, make sure that you aren’t one of the many people who find themselves celebrating in the urgent...
Sep 21, 2017
We invite you to take a look around our new site to get to know our practice and learn about eye and vision health. You...
Sep 21, 2017
Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or...
Sep 07, 2017
When it comes to providing sharp visual acuity, comfortable wearing, and healthy eyes, scleral lenses rank at the top of the charts.
Aug 31, 2017
What’s this secret method for helping kids to excel?... Schedule a pediatric eye exam to see if they need glasses!
Aug 27, 2017
Following cataract surgery, a number of options are available to provide you with clear vision.
Aug 27, 2017
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, which leads to loss of vision. Cataracts are part of the aging process and are very common in older people.
Aug 14, 2017
Eye doctors today can help most patients who have vision problems stemming from presbyopia. Glasses and laser surgery are both options that are available to...
Aug 09, 2017
Each year, thousands of individuals sustain eye injuries due to sports and other accidents, many causing permanent damage and vision loss. Over 98% of these injuries can...
Aug 06, 2017
It’s common knowledge that ultraviolet sun rays are harmful to skin, and too much exposure will put you at a greater risk of skin cancer....
Jul 27, 2017
There are many risk factors for Macular Degeneration. Some of these risk factors are things that you cannot control, and some are things that you can control.
Jul 27, 2017
Unfortunately, the early and intermediate stages of macular degeneration do not have any symptoms. If you suspect you have macular degeneration, or if you have a history of macular degeneration in your family, make an appointment with our eye doctor.
Jul 06, 2017
Whether it’s summer or winter, extreme weather can stress your eyes so that they can’t produce enough tears to keep your eyes lubricated well.
Jul 06, 2017
Eye exams to check children for myopia are an essential part of responsible family eye care! Don’t wait until your child’s vision condition advances and it is too late to treat it effectively.
Jul 06, 2017
Monthly lenses were the gold standard when contact lenses were first released into the consumer market. We offer a wide selection of dailies and monthlies are available in our contact lens collection.
Jun 13, 2017
Living with Keratoconus has left many individuals searching for an eye care specialist with the right solution for their unique vision needs. Keratoconus is a...
May 09, 2017
In an effort to educate corporations and their employees on the importance of vision health, including safety tips on how to avoid vision-threatening eye accidents,...
May 09, 2017
When people think of workplace dangers to the eyes, it is usually machinery, chemicals or construction materials that come to mind. However, a growing danger...
May 09, 2017
(U.S.) April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. The many stages of a woman's life can have an impact on her vision. Women are...
May 09, 2017
A baby’s visual system develops gradually over the first few months of life. They have to learn to focus and move their eyes, and use...
May 09, 2017
Independence Day may have passed but fireworks season is still in full swing and fireworks-related injury and death is a real and serious danger. According...
May 09, 2017
A stye (known by eye doctors as a hordeolum) is an infection of an oil gland which forms a pimple-like bump on the base of...
May 09, 2017
Poor vision in adults or children can be the result of a number of conditions including anatomical changes or abnormalities in the eye or visual...
May 09, 2017
Good vision is essential for road safety. In fact, safe driving requires a combination of a number of different visual abilities including distance and near...
May 09, 2017
UV Awareness Month This article might scare you, and we hope it does - just enough to motivate you to wear proper eye protection against...
May 09, 2017
According to the Vision Council’s 2016 UV (Ultraviolet Radiation) Protection report, parents are more likely to wear sunglasses (56%) than their children (only 29%!). Yet...
May 09, 2017
Whether it is the sea, the sand, the sun or the softball field, summer brings people outside and this creates exposure to a multitude of...
May 09, 2017
There is a lot more that goes into finding the right pair of sunglasses than just fit and fashion. While it’s important to look and...
May 09, 2017
For USA only : April is Sports Eye Safety Month For US & Canada: As the spring arrives, along with a greater opportunity to participate...
May 09, 2017
90%! That’s the number of sports eye injuries that studies show can be prevented using proper eye protection. Yet most sports leagues don’t require protective...
May 09, 2017
As we age, our bodies and our eyes begin to change. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish between normal aging and signs of problems that...
May 09, 2017
‘Tis the season for giving, and parents, grandparents, family and friends need to know that certain toys and games can pose a serious risk to...
May 09, 2017
The most well-known part of a comprehensive eye exam is the basic vision test. When you have a general vision test, one of the main...
May 09, 2017
We are all exposed to UV rays on a daily basis. Even on a cloudy day, high levels of UVA and UVB damaging rays penetrate...
May 09, 2017
Protective Sports Eyewear is a Serious Matter There are thousands of eye injuries a year related to sports. According to the National Eye Institute eye...
May 09, 2017
Last week, people in South America, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia and the Middle East saw a solar eclipse. As you may have...
May 09, 2017
February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month in the United States, and it’s White Cane Week in Canada. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a...
May 09, 2017
Diabetes is a growing health crisis in North America as an estimated 29 million Americans and 3.4 million Canadians are currently living with the disease....
May 09, 2017
Make your resolution for healthy vision this year by knowing the risks and signs of glaucoma. As the leading cause of blindness worldwide, glaucoma has...
May 09, 2017
There have been a lot of videos going viral lately of color blind people “seeing color” for the first time using specialized glasses. The emotional...
May 09, 2017
(IN US add- August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month) It is important to teach your children about eye health and safety from a...
May 09, 2017
The hormonal fluctuations experienced during pregnancy can cause many unexpected changes in your body, including your eyes and vision. Most of these changes are temporary...
May 09, 2017
Have you ever thought about how vision works? Seeing is an incredible gift made possible by a system in which the eye and the brain...
May 09, 2017
Most people wouldn’t consider contact lenses dangerous. In fact, they are a great alternative to glasses, offering convenience and great vision for those who wear...
May 09, 2017
Nerf guns or blasters come in a remarkable number of shapes and sizes and have become incredibly popular for use in the home and even...
May 09, 2017
This year, make healthy eyes and vision your resolution. Find out if you or a loved one is at risk for glaucoma and take steps...
May 09, 2017
U.S. only: February is low vision awareness month. Low vision is a condition in which an individual suffers significant vision loss that can't be fully...
May 09, 2017
Whether you are looking for regular prescription glasses, sunwear or protective sports eyewear, it can be tough choosing the best eyewear for children and teens....
May 09, 2017
Do you experience dry, scratchy, burning eyes, redness or pain, a gritty feeling like something is in your eye? Or perhaps, excessive tearing, blurred vision,...
May 09, 2017
Red, itchy, watery eyes and swollen eyelids (along with sneezing, congestion or a runny nose)...these symptoms are a clear indication that allergy season has arrived....
May 09, 2017
Digital devices have impacted our world in so many positive ways, allowing us to connect, work, play and get information at the speed of light....
May 09, 2017
Eye Complications of Diabetes It's true. Diabetics have a higher risk of blindness than those without the disease. That fact coupled with the superior prognosis...
May 09, 2017
Beware this Halloween and think before you blink (in decorative contact lenses that is)! Sure, decorative contact lenses can enhance any Halloween costume, but if...
May 09, 2017
We have all seen the futuristic thrillers that use high-tech eye scanning identification systems but nowadays the technology does exist to use them in real...
May 09, 2017
Along with congestion, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, headaches and difficulty breathing, individuals with allergies often suffer from eye allergies or allergic conjunctivitis resulting in red,...
May 09, 2017
Is your child smart in everything except school? He or she might be struggling with a hidden vision problem that impacts learning called Convergence Insufficiency...
May 09, 2017
It's that time of year again. Children across the country are gearing up for the new school year with new bags, new books and loads...
Feb 16, 2017
If you are over 40 and have difficulty seeing close up, you probably have a common age-related condition called presbyopia which is when the eye’s...
Feb 16, 2017
The home can be a dangerous place if you aren't aware of the risks that surround you. This is particularly true for your eyes and...
Feb 16, 2017
Your toddler may show every sign of good eyesight including the ability to see objects in the distance, however that doesn’t necessarily mean that he...
Feb 16, 2017
Spring is in the air. But along with the beauty of the blooming flowers and budding trees, comes allergy season. The high pollen count and...
Feb 16, 2017
(U.S. only:) February is Low Vision and Age-Related Macular Degeneration awareness month. Low vision describes a set of conditions in which there is significant visual...
Feb 16, 2017
One of the most common patient complaints during the winter months is dry eyes. In the cooler climates, cold winds and dry air, coupled with...
Feb 16, 2017
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. Here are 6 things you need to know. 1. You're more than likely...
Feb 16, 2017
Over the centuries there have been a lot of old-wives tales circulating about eyes and vision. You know, like the one that if someone hits...
Feb 16, 2017
Your eyes work for you day in and out, playing a vital role as you navigate through the day. As May is healthy vision month,...
Feb 16, 2017
March is Save Your Vision Month, a time to raise public awareness about how to protect your eyes and your vision. Most people aren’t aware...
