Our Eye Care Blog
Are Drooping Eyelids Compromising Your Vision? We Can Help.
You probably don’t think much about your eyelids. Most of us barely notice that we even blink. But these simple structures have a huge role to play in maintaining healthy eyes and strong vision. Almost 30,000 times per day, your eyelids blink to flush out debris, keep...
Glaucoma: Why We Give You that Pressure Test
There’s one part of an eye exam many of us don’t really look forward to: the pressure test. And trust us, we get it. Nobody likes to have something come up and touch their eyes. We have eyelids specifically to shield us from such things, after all! Having to repress...
What Are Your Options for Color Contact Lenses?
The colors that make up our appearance can portray a lot about our personality and how we present ourselves to the world. Are you bright and radiant, for example, or perhaps more thoughtfully subdued? Most often, we leave color choices to our clothes. Many of us...
Important Tips for Diabetic Eye Care
November will be Diabetes Awareness Month. There certainly is plenty to be aware of when it comes to this condition—and diabetic eye care is a big part of it. Diabetes can have wide-ranging complications across the body. The eyes are far from immune from these risks,...
When Does My Child Need New Glasses?
Children grow, and they grow fast. Your clothing and shoes budget may be growing just as quickly! However, eyes also grow and change, too. And as young eyes change in size and shape, so too can the way they take in light and process the visual world around them. What...
Our Optical Department: Why We’re Your Stop for Frames, Lenses, and More
Having your eyes checked is often only part of an overall opthalmic experience, depending on what happens. If it has been determined that you need glasses or contacts, your existing prescription has changed, or you simply need some new frames, then there is still some...
The Eyes’ Guide to Sunglasses
We won’t pretend that there is only one reason to get sunglasses. Yes, some people wish to avoid the strain and discomfort that can be caused to their eyes by being out in harsh lighting conditions. Others, however, just want to look cool. Many want both, and...
Help for Dry Eyes
Some things are best dry, like socks, firewood, and the humor of Bob Newhart. Your eyes are not one of these things. If you regularly suffer from dry, scratchy, uncomfortable eyes, there may be an underlying problem that requires some professional assistance. The...
What Sights Do You Like to See in and Around West Michigan?
We know we talk a lot about eye health here (it’s kind of our job), but sometimes even we like to take a break to focus more on the wonderful experiences healthy eyes can afford us in our area. West Michigan and its surroundings are home to some truly outstanding...