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Have you ever wondered why your eyes see colors the way they see them? Have you ever asked yourself, “Does my friend see orange the same way I see orange?” The way our eyes perceive color is a fascinating phenomenon.The Physics Side To Perceiving ColorsYou may have learned this long ago in ...

As you age, we want to help you see your best. This is the fourth post in our four-part series on age-specific eye health concerns.This post focuses on your 60+ year-old eyes. As we all move toward becoming seasoned citizens, it’s very common for our eyesight to deteriorate. However, with heal...

Imagine you’re sitting down to enjoy a book with a hot cup of cocoa. As you take a sip, the cocoa fogs up your lenses.Sound familiar? Whether you’re cooking, opening the dishwasher, or heading outside, fogged-up lenses are annoying. And when you’re driving or walking in humid weather, fog...

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness. January is glaucoma awareness month! Help us preserve people’s vision by spreading the prevention message this month!The term “glaucoma” refers to a group of disorders that damage the ocular nerve, leading to vision loss and blindness...

Our goal is to help patients see their very best—at every stage in life. This is the third post in our four-part series on age-specific eye health concerns.Today, 40 may be “the new 20” when it comes to pop culture and lifestyle, but the anatomical fact remains that 40-year-old eyes are c...

Recently, ESPN's sports anaylist, Adam Schefter, visited a Vision Source optometrist in New York City, Dr. Susan Resnick, for his annual eye exam. Shefter knows first hand the importance of eye exams as his wife suffers from diabetes, a disease that can be identified during an exam. This yea...

It’s actually quite amazing how easily our eyes and brain can be tricked! We see things that aren’t there, see completely stable things move, and are confused by how big something is (or isn’t)! And by the way… The image above is NOT animated.An Optical Illusion Works When The Brain Tak...

Eyeglasses don’t exactly age quite as well as wine and cheese. Wear-and-tear is guaranteed to take a toll on your frames. Vintage may be “in” right now, but know the signs that indicate that it’s probably time to consider new frames.“How Do I Know When It’s Time?”Of course, the #1 ...

Healthy sight is a must—regardless of our age. Early adulthood is a time when our attention is often focused on things other than eye health! As your lifelong vision care partner, we want to be sure you’re aware of things you can do to protect your sight during this important time of life.Thi...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The holiday season is an exciting time of year for all ages. But it’s also a common time for eye injuries.The tiniest piece of glitter may turn the most wonderful time of year into the most harmful time of year for your eyes.“You’ll Shoot Your ...