Health Insurance vs. Vision Plans
Insurance benefits and healthcare coverage can be very confusing. The language isn’t always clear, and sometimes you need to speak with a benefits specialist or human resources representative through your employer just to navigate what is covered and what isn’t. In...
Contact Lens Myths: BUSTED!
Soft contact lenses were approved by the FDA in the 1970s, yet many myths about them persist. People have all kinds of incorrect ideas about the risks and even some interesting “benefits” to wearing contact lenses, so let’s bust the top contact lens myths right now....
Take Advantage of Savings and Flexibility
Navigating healthcare benefits and wellness perks can be tricky. Often the details are quite specific and involve websites or pamphlets than need to be studied to know what’s available to you. Flex Spending is one area that is often asked about, but under-utilized....
Digital Lenses
The idea of digital lenses may conjure up futuristic, electronic eyewear that gives you heat-detecting vision and the ability to zoom in on far away objects, but the truth is that digital lenses look exactly like traditional lenses in a side-by-side comparison. There...
Non-Glare Lenses
Non-glare (or anti-reflective) coating is a common and cost-effective feature that many eyeglass wearers elect to incorporate into their eyeglass lenses. It’s one of those things that you usually don’t notice or think about when you have it, but you notice when it’s...
Children and Computer Vision Syndrome
People are always touting the benefits and the risks of social media, video games, television, and other screen activities. It’s common to hear about someone giving up social media for a period of time just to see if they are able to kick what they consider an...
The Advantages of Multiple Pairs of Eyewear
Most people pick either one pair of glasses or one set of contact lenses, but often find situations where they wish they had an alternative option to their main eyewear. After all, why dress your face in the same outfit every day? Just like having a few pairs of shoes...
Polarized Sunglasses
Squinting into the sun and focusing in bright light is very hard on your eyes. Eye care professionals stress the importance of sunglasses and shading your eyes to protect your vision, but many people aren’t aware of the benefits that come from polarized lenses....
The Importance of Pediatric Eye Exams
When it comes to pediatric care, parents are usually concerned with finding the best pediatrician and following their medical advice exactly, but what about pediatric eye care? Eye care for kids is sometimes an area parents overlook because they aren’t always aware of...
April Showers Bring May (and More) Allergies
Spring has arrived! The birds are chirping, the days are getting longer, and suddenly you’re experiencing itchy and watery eyes. Seasonal allergies affect an estimated 50 million people in the United States, making the spring season a little (or a lot) less pleasant...
