Blog: The Latest in Eye Care

Announcements S. Optometry Announcements S. Optometry

Holiday Hours at Sunshine Optometry

Cheers to the New Year! As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all of our valued customers. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday, we hope that this time of year is filled with joy, love, and happiness for you and your loved ones.

Read More
Announcements S. Optometry Announcements S. Optometry

Time is Running Out! Use Your FSA Before it Expires!

You probably know that prescription eyeglasses are covered, but did you know that sunglasses, safety glasses, and goggles (as long as these all have prescription lenses) are also FSA-eligible? If you prefer contact lenses, not only your lenses but also the shipping costs, are qualifying expenses. Hurry before it is too late!

Read More
Education, Health, Pediatrics S. Optometry Education, Health, Pediatrics S. Optometry

Unlocking Your Child's Learning Potential: The Critical Link Between Vision and Academic Success

Studies suggest that up to 80% of a child's learning occurs through their visual system, with daily visual tasks such as reading, writing, and using technology playing a crucial role. If a child's visual skills are underdeveloped or not functioning correctly, they may have to exert extra effort, which can lead to headaches, fatigue, and other eye strain issues. Parents and teachers should remain vigilant for these symptoms, which may indicate a potential vision problem in a child.

Read More
Glasses, Education S. Optometry Glasses, Education S. Optometry

Bridging the Gap Between Parental Knowledge and Children's Vision

Discover the eye-opening realities of child eye care as a recent study reveals parental knowledge gaps that impact children's vision. Highlighting the crucial role of early eye exams, the study exposes widespread misconceptions, such as the fear of unnecessary glasses or weakening eyes. By dispelling myths, promoting parental education, and advocating for nationwide awareness, this article underscores the urgent need to safeguard children's eyesight and nurture a future of clear vision.

Read More
Glasses, Education S. Optometry Glasses, Education S. Optometry

Donate Your Old Eyeglasses to Lions Club International

Eye Make A Difference is an eyewear donation program to help the 2 billion people globally who don’t have access to much-needed eyewear due to income, distance, or disaster. Learn how you can make your old glasses useful again for someone in need. We work with our local Lions Club International group to get your donations to the right place.

Read More
Health, Glasses S. Optometry Health, Glasses S. Optometry

Back to School Success Starts with Good Vision

Good vision is necessary for optimal academic performance. As kids grow, all sorts of developmental stages can cause changes in their eyesight. An eye exam helps to identify these changes. Find a good time to make an appointment to see us as part of your back-to-school routine. We’ll help your child commence the academic year with great vision.

Read More
Glasses S. Optometry Glasses S. Optometry

Bounce-Back Glare: The Importance of Anti-Reflective Coating on Sunglasses

This article explains why it's important to have an anti-reflective coating on the backside of your sunglasses, whether you're buying prescription sunglasses or grabbing a pair off the shelf. Without this coating, you may experience distracting glare and harmful UV rays, but with it, you can enjoy clear, comfortable vision and eliminate visually distracting reflections.

Read More

Nurturing Healthy Vision in Your Child: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover how you can safeguard your child's eyesight in a technology-driven world. Uncover effective strategies to reduce myopia risk, prevent the need for glasses, and ensure healthy vision through modern solutions like atropine eye drops, multi-focal contacts, and Ortho-K. Explore expert insights on screen time guidelines, personalized eye care, and the latest approaches to tackle the global myopia epidemic while maintaining your child's visual health.

Read More
Education, Health S. Optometry Education, Health S. Optometry

Vuity Eye Drops: A New Aid for Near Vision Difficulty (Presbyopia)

With advancements in the health sector due to rapid revolutionary changes in technology, medical scientists often come up with modern and unique treatment options for treating different diseases. Now Allergan pharma has launched a new product named “Vuity Eye Drops (Pilocarpine 1.25%) ” which is claimed to have solved the ever-growing issues related to presbyopia.

Read More
Education, Health, Dry Eye S. Optometry Education, Health, Dry Eye S. Optometry

New Study Challenges the Effectiveness of the 20-20-20 Rule for Eye Strain

A recent study suggests that the commonly recommended 20/20/20 rule - taking a 20-second break every 20 minutes from near work and looking 20 feet away - may not be enough to alleviate digital eye strain. The study evaluated the effect of different break schedules on ocular and visual symptoms and found no significant effect on reported symptoms, reading speed, or task accuracy.

Read More
Health, Education S. Optometry Health, Education S. Optometry

Uncovering the Tech Scam: The Comeback of Deceptive Sales Techniques & The Dangers of Online Vision Tests!

Some companies are using apps as a smokescreen to mislead consumers and undermine very basic quality care standards. An online eye test has the potential to miss critical, underlying health problems. Read more to find out how these companies are doing more harm than good. Read more about how they can be harmful to your eyes.

Read More