Why You Should Fix Your Dry Eye Before LASIK and Cataract Surgery

Prevalence of Dry Eye Conditions The prevalence of undiagnosed dry eye disease (DED) is extremely common among the general population. It affects hundreds of millions of people around the globe. You would think that everyone who has dry eye disease would be well-aware, but that is not true.  Symptoms often are not obvious until the … Continued

Dry Eye Disease Evaluation Using Imaging

Over the past five years, the direct evaluation of eyes in order to make a diagnosis of dry eye disease (DED) has gotten much easier. In fact, we are very fortunate to be able to directly visualize all of the structures we are examining when diagnosing eye care problems. Specifically, imaging of the meibomian oil … Continued

Eyewear Trends for Men to Look for in 2019

Remember when narrow rectangular shapes and ugly plain metals were the only choices? Men’s eyewear has evolved tremendously over the last decade. Men’s apparel is becoming more trendy as we become a more casual society where streetwear and our lifestyles play a major role. In general, we are moving in a direction that is less … Continued

Tinted or Polarized Sunglass Lenses: Which Should I Choose?

If you’re reading this, it’s likely you own at least one or two pairs of glasses (or maybe more). They’re something you reach for every day and frankly, you may even feel like you can’t live without them. It’s safe to say that having prescription glasses for everyday use is essential in supporting your indoor … Continued

Top Eyewear Trends for 2019

For those looking to make a statement with their look in 2019, fashionable eyewear is always a great option to consider. There’s nothing that says “New Year, New You” quite like a fresh pair of designer frames to complement the style you’re going for. Every year, eyewear brands take ownership in setting trends with their … Continued

Golf Specific Sunglasses: Putt Like a Pro with Oakley Prizm™ Lenses

Finally, springtime is here and the grass is looking bright green.  Rain drizzled all last week so it’s time for beautiful weather to provide great golfing conditions.  Now’s the time to prepare for your weekend golf outings by gathering every tool in the golf bag to increase your playing ability. While practice makes perfect, your … Continued

Helping Your Child Adjust to Glasses

How many times have you tried to get your child to jump in and try something new and they’re just not up for it? Change can be a good thing, but it’s not always easy to get your kid on board with it— especially when it comes to wearing glasses. When it comes to glasses selection … Continued

10 Tips For Choosing Safe Infant Glasses in Kansas City

So, your little one needs eyeglasses. Knowing your baby or toddler, you are aware that it may be difficult to keep glasses on his/her little face. You want your child to have the proper correction and be safe while wearing glasses. On the other hand, you don’t want to break the glasses or lose them. … Continued

The 7 Best Eyewear Brands You’ve Never Heard Of

If there’s one thing we’re not lacking when it comes to designer eyewear brands, it’s having sufficient options to choose from. Anyone who has been wearing glasses for a long time and is familiar with the eyewear industry knows this is true. However, while there are hundreds of brands to choose from, there are still … Continued

Made to Measure Glasses: The 3D Printed Way

Bespoke Eyewear Made Just For You:  Have you ever bought a pair of glasses that just didn’t fit right?  You probably remember them being uncomfortable, heavy, falling down your face, and leaving red marks on your nose.  Now, with custom made 3D printed eyewear you can create the perfect fitting pair of glasses to create … Continued