Understand Your Eyecare Needs Maintaining good eye health is crucial for overall well-being, but many overlook the importance of regular eye exams. Whether you’re experiencing vision issues or want to ensure your eyes are in optimal condition, understanding your eyecare needs is the first step toward protecting your sight. Visiting an eye doctor, whether an...Read More

Annual Eye Exams are Important Routine eye exams are essential for maintaining optimal eye health and detecting early signs of vision problems that can lead to irreversible damage if left untreated. A routine eye exam, also known as a comprehensive eye exam, is an examination of the visual system, including the eyes, vision, and related...Read More

Glaucoma Awareness Month What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma awareness is so important that we start each year with Glaucoma awareness month. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve in your eye.  Glaucoma occurs when fluid builds up in your eye, increasing eyes pressure. The increase in pressure slowly damages the millions of fibers that...Read More

Winter Eye Challenges Winter eye health can be challenged when temperatures turn south, but by incorporating these tips, you can keep your eyes healthy and happy.  MN winter weather brings a considerable drop in temperatures and a considerable rise in certain winter eye health challenges. These winter eye health challenges most commonly stem from: Dry...Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month is November! Diabetes is a growing health concern that affects more than 30 million people across the country, according to a report available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also estimates that another 80 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing the disease within the next...Read More

Got your sunglasses ready to go for the next time you step outside to enjoy the summer sun? Most of us use sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun’s damaging ultra-violet rays, but did you know that those same rays can also damage unprotected eyes and increase the risk of eye diseases? Many people...Read More

Seasonal allergies affect more than 35 million Americans each year and can have a tremendously negative impact on an individual’s quality of life. Tree pollens in April and May, grass pollens in June and July and mold spores and weed pollens in July and August add up to a five-month barrage of eye-irritating allergens. The...Read More

What are some common eye problems I can prevent? For most people, sight is the most helpful of all the senses. It allows you to understand and navigate the world around you. So it’s important to take good care of your eyes so they work properly well into the future.Read More