In light of the recent solar eclipse, we have gotten an alarming amount of questions about the sun, UV exposure, and when to wear sunglasses. It has been a few years since our original post about 5 Reasons To Wear Sunglasses, so we thought we’d touch on some of these important points. We’ll also answer some of those questions we’ve heard from patients lately in regards to the eclipse. UV Exposure Did you know that 80% of sun damage occurs during the first 18 years of life? Most of our patients are shocked to hear this, but this is why we are such advocates for kid’s sunglasses and UV protectio ..read more

We hear so many patients reference “lazy eye” incorrectly! Many people, and sometimes others in the medical field, often think a lazy eye means a wandering eye, crossed eye, squinty eye, or lid drooping, but actually all of these are completely different conditions! The term “lazy eye” is referring to when the vision in one eye is not as good as the other or just simply doesn’t reach it’s 20/20 vision potential. Our doctors use the term “amblyopia” to be more accurate! Many amblyopic patients see what we call a “crowding effect” in their poorer eye. This means they can see the first letter in ..read more

So you’re thinking about coming in to get your first eye exam at Spectacle?! First of all, good thinking! You may have read our previous blogs about all the reasons why we think your annual eye exams are so important or maybe you’re having new vision changes or dryness, but either way, we are so happy to see you soon! Next up, schedule your appointment by calling our office or booking on this website using the black banner at the top of the page. Now that you have an appointment scheduled, you can fill out your “paperwork” (that is really all electronic now!) ahead of time using your patient p ..read more

With their attention to detail and color all while boasting a family-owned story, we are so honored to be bringing ORGREEN OPTICS to Spectacle Optometry! We can’t wait for you to fall for these amazing color combinations and incredible materials that make Orgreen THE up and coming frame line in the country. We met with Orgreen last week and not only learned more about this awesome company, but also hand selected the frames that are now on display in our office (they came in even quicker than we had imagined! Woohoo!). We wanted to give you a peek into the company, our impressions from our firs ..read more

If you haven’t taken a look at our first optical illusions blogs, check them out here and part 2 here. It’s been awhile since we ventured into optical illusions and how they work, but it was so much fun the first two times that we thought we’d show you some more! Our eyes are pretty cool and even have the ability to deceive our brains. The way certain images, colors, or lighting come together can create many misleading effects and fool our brains into believing exactly what we are seeing. The trick is that not everyone sees an image the same exact way. As we go through some examples, do not be ..read more

If you are new to contacts or been wearing them for decades, you fully understand the added benefit of being able to go glasses-free for certain occasions. But we are here to warn you not to let that joy of contacts go so far that you forget to care for your eye health! We know it can seem harmless to sleep in your contacts one night or wear them into the pool or ocean during the summer. And maybe you got lucky, you got away with it once and nothing happened… so what’s the big deal about making this a regular thing?! Well, it is actually a HUGE deal! There are so many added risks and dangers t ..read more

They say a dog is man’s best friend, but how much do we really know about our “bestie” until we know just how our pooches see the world?! We often take our vision for granted and just assume that dogs see what we see. In actuality, they see things very different from how we do! Did you know that the average dog can’t see 20/20? Typically, dogs see much closer to 20/75. This means they have to be 20 feet away from something to see it well, whereas someone with normal vision can be 75 feet away from the same object and see it clearly. Technically, different breeds have different acuity capabilit ..read more

Maybe you’re new to glasses or been wearing them for years, but wondering just exactly when should you update your glasses. Is there a specific time or tell-tale sign? Yes and no. Sometimes it can be tricky to know when exactly to update your glasses, but we have a few reasons that we recommend doing just that! Headaches or Eye Strain The most beneficial time to get a new pair of glasses is when your eyes are telling you they need a new prescription! Our eyes have a way of showing us that it is time, but sometimes we have a hard time of listening to our body. If you start to notice an increasi ..read more

Did you know that your eyes truly are the window to your body? We can sometimes spot certain medical conditions prior to them being detected by your primary care doctor. This is just one of the reasons we stress certain aspects of your eye exam, like our optos retinal photography, which can capture these small changes by comparison from previous years. We’ve highlighted the top medical conditions that our eye doctors can spot at your annual eye exam. 1. High Blood Pressure The back of your eye is the only spot in your body where we can physically see your blood vessels. We can see stressed blo ..read more

We’ve been noticing our patients are enjoying traveling more and more lately, making up for the lost time over the past few years. We know the joy of getting out and exploring new places and coming back rejuvenated, but what about our eyes? Sometimes these new environments can actually be hard on our eyes. Here are some tips to keep things smooth sailing on your next adventure! Always be prepared I mean, the boy scouts clearly are on to something! But seriously, we can’t stress enough that you just never know what happens when you travel. We’ve heard of lost luggage, broken glasses, and even t ..read more