Cosmetic aging can be a frustrating problem even when we expect it. We know we’ll develop lines and wrinkles in various parts of the face but, when they make themselves known, we may immediately want them gone. If you’ve begun to feel the irritation of cosmetic concerns like thinning lips, undereye bags, and creases around…
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Symptoms that Your Eye Doctor Needs to See
The eyes are more than windows to the soul, as they say; the eyes are also an indicator of health. Like all organs, the eyes respond to internal and external factors. Responses can look similar even when they are to different factors. For example, a speck of dust may feel like a foreign body in…
Start Anew! Schedule Your Wellness Vision Exam Today!
As a new year begins, we’re usually thinking of the goals we’d like to set for ourselves. After the 12 months we just had, the concept of New Years Resolutions has changed for many people. Around the world, many people are focused primarily on how they can stay healthy and slow the spread of the…
We can Design the Ideal Vision for You
If you’ve worn contacts or glasses for a while, you may imagine what it would feel like to see clearly without them. Laser vision correction has been a popular treatment choice for many years. Over time, even that technology has improved. Where laser vision correction once addressed a small selection of vision problems, the use…
Get a Fresh Start to a New Year with a Comprehensive Eye Exam
Around this time of year, many of us start thinking about the value of health and wellness goals. For the past several years, these goals have often revolved around losing those holiday pounds (or, this year, that COVID 20!). This year, the primary New Year’s resolution may be to stay healthy. What it means to…
So, You’re New to Botox! Here’s what You Can Expect at Your First Appointment.
Botox was first approved as a cosmetic drug in 2002. That feels like a long time ago! At that time, it was not the first cosmetic injectable, nor was it the last. For the past almost-twenty years, though, it has certainly become the most well-known. Since gaining FDA-approval, Botox has helped millions of people manage…
Promoting Eye Health as You Age
We know that a lot can change as we get older. We may not even be surprised when the time comes to start wearing reading glasses. However, because eyesight is an aspect of health and wellness, it is important to know how it may change and what to watch out for to reduce the risk…
Get to Know Restylane Dermal Filler
The signs of aging seem to be more evident on the face than any other part of the body. There are a few reasons for this. One, the skin on the face is thinner than in other areas. Two, the face is exposed to sunlight more so than many other parts of the body, and…
Cataract Surgery: Choosing the Right Lens for Your Needs
Cataracts are very common. Statistics indicate that approximately 90% of people have this condition by age 65. It wasn’t very long ago when the best solution for cataracts was to replace the clouded lens with an artificial, clear lens. This lens was clear but had no prescriptive qualities. Therefore, people who had cataract removal were…
Now is a Great Time to Understand Digital Eyestrain
We have been surrounded by technology at our fingertips for several years now. The events of 2020 have only increased the time many people spend in front of some type of screen. In many ways, digital devices serve us well. They are enabling people to work from home as needed and providing educational access to…