Most people know that UV rays can be harmful to your skin, causing irritating and painful sunburns and, over time, skin cancer. But you might not realize UV rays can also hurt your eyes. UV rays come naturally from the sun and UV lamps in tanning beds. Both can produce UV rays at an extremely […]
Dear Patients and Friends, COVID-19 continues — long after many of us might have guessed back in March or April. If you’re nervous about visiting, please know we are doing everything we can to keep employees and patients safe. As a reminder, we have added safety protocols for visitors to all three of our locations, […]
If you haven’t been to visit your TEI optometrist this year, you might guess that some things have changed. We’re doing everything we can to keep you and our team safe during these challenging times. We know some of you are nervous, but please, don’t skip your next eye appointment, especially if you’re experiencing any […]
Visiting the eye doctor every year may seem unnecessary. If you just got new lenses last year or you’ve always had perfect vision, you may wonder, “Why should I go?” But an eye doctor is just that, a doctor. He or she isn’t just looking at your eyesight, but your eyes — one of our […]
Are Your Habits or Products Causing Your Dry Eye Symptoms? Dry eye can affect anyone, no matter what their age or circumstances. The weather or sitting near your home or work’s heating/AC vents can dry out your eyes. Some groups of people tend to have dry eye more, such as older people, those on certain […]
Ask Us About the Most Advanced Progressive Lenses for Near and Far Correction Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin! Ben Franklin was born in January, and as many people know, he invented bifocals. What many people don’t know is how far we’ve come since then. If you need both far and near vision correction, you no longer […]
Dealing with red, itchy, swollen eyes is simply no fun. For those who suffer from allergies, exposure to pets, pollen, or dust mites can quickly lead to red, itchy, watery eyes. Although seasonal allergies are notorious for causing eye symptoms, year-round exposure to allergens can be just as problematic. If you develop itchy, red, irritated, […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans 65 and older. But if you’re like most people, you haven’t heard of it. It’s even hard to pronounce. Because it’s so prevalent, it’s critical to watch for signs of this disease. Here is what you need to know. […]
What Causes Dry Eye and How Can I Fix It? Everyone’s eyes can feel dry at times. But if you have experienced scratchy, irritated eyes that are easily fatigued, you may have a medical condition called dry eye. There are two types of dry eye, evaporative and aqueous deficient. Upon proper evaluation by an optometrist, […]
Although glasses are often a lower maintenance choice, many people choose to wear contacts for comfort or aesthetic reasons. Whether you are nearsighted or farsighted, contacts are a safe, easy way to correct your vision to 20/20. With a variety of options to choose from, getting contacts may seem confusing. Consider your options and consult […]
