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Beyond Sunscreen: The Importance of UV Protection for Your Eyes
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...
How We’re Keeping You and Our Team Safe During Eye Appointments
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...
Keeping You Safe At The Eye Doctor
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...
10 Reasons to See Your Eye Doctor Even if Your Vision is Fine
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,...
Are You Causing Your Dry Eye?
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...
Bifocals Have Come A Long Way
Ask Us About the Most Advanced Progressive Lenses for Near and Far Correction Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin! Ben Franklin was born in January, and...
Allergy Management and Your Eyes
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...
Signs You May Have Macular Degeneration
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,...
What Causes Dry Eye?
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...
What Contacts Will Work for Me?
Although glasses are often a lower maintenance choice, many people choose to wear contacts for comfort or aesthetic reasons. Whether you are...