Are wildfires causing eye irritation? Here's what to do.
Wildfire smoke contains microscopic particles, such as ash and soot, that irritate the eyes, leading to redness, itching, and a gritty...
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Envision Optometry
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Why are my eyes dry in the morning?
It's not uncommon to hear patients complain about dry/red/irritated eyes in the morning. Below are some reasons that can happen as well...
Envision Optometry
- Feb 7
- 1 min
How to line up astigmatism contact lenses?
If you wear astigmatism contacts, this post if for you! Check out the video to learn how to insert an astigmatism contact lens so it...
Envision Optometry
- Jan 16
- 1 min
A dry eye treatment that also improves skin?
Can a dry eye treatment also improve your skin?
Envision Optometry
- Jul 21, 2022
- 1 min
Tips on how to keep your eyes healthy.
Patients often ask what they can do to keep their eyes healthy and I love taking this preventative health approach! ❤️ Below are my easy...
Envision Optometry
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
How can I prevent dry eye?
Last year, we made a very positive change in our office. ✨ We decided to take screening photos on all of our patients' tear glands....
Envision Optometry
- May 3, 2022
- 1 min
Which eye drops are the best for dry eye?
A friend recently texted me the question... "Which eye drops are the best for dry eye?" ❓ There are a confusing amount of eye drops...
Envision Optometry
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
How do I choose the best glasses for me?
✨Frame selection! ✨ Why is proper frame selection so important? ❓ 1️⃣ Comfort Frames that are too big/small, temples that are too short,...
Envision Optometry
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
Can I recycle my contacts?
We do! And we recycle a lot of them! Elizabeth is holding a few boxes that we will be sending out to @terracycle for recycling. ✨ How...
Envision Optometry
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
Do I need an eye exam if I see fine?
Do you know one eye disease that is completely silent until it is very severe? ❓ Glaucoma. 🔻 Glaucoma is a disease that damages your...
Envision Optometry
- Jan 3, 2022
- 1 min
Do I have dry eye?
I had a patient say "I've never heard of dry eye" and I literally almost fell out of my chair. Clearly he doesn't follow me on social...
Envision Optometry
- Dec 27, 2021
- 3 min
What Is the OptiLight by Lumenis & How Can It Manage Your Dry Eye?
Dry eye disease is a widespread and common issue for up to 49 million Americans. This chronic condition can have a significant impact on...
Envision Optometry
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
How to get an at-home eyelid lift?
Have you heard about Upneeq? 🤔 This is a new prescription eye drop that helps raise droopy upper eyelids. ✨ Upneeq works well for...
Envision Optometry
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
How to examine a dry eye patient.
Last week, I was doing my normal dry eye exam and asked the patient to close her eyes so I can examine them. She said confused, "wait,...
Envision Optometry
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
How to prevent computer eye strain and dryness?
Did you know that I can predict the future? OK, not exactly but there is something I'm pretty confident will happen. I know that if you...
Envision Optometry
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Want to hear about one of my favorite pieces of tech in my office?
It's this screen! 🖥️ It's connected to a camera on my microscope and it's a wonderful patient education tool. I will often take...
Envision Optometry
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Am I a candidate for LASIK? ❓ I get this question on a weekly basis. There are several things that I look at to answer this but as a...
Envision Optometry
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
David and Goliath
I was reading Malcolm Gladwell's book David and Goliath the other day and there was a quote that resonated with me. It read, "Giants are...
Envision Optometry
- Jun 1, 2021
- 1 min
Can dry eye cause blurry vision?
Absolutely. ✔️ In fact, one very common symptom in dry eye patients is intermittent blurred vision, meaning your vision can go in and...
Envision Optometry
- May 3, 2021
- 1 min
How do I look inside your eye?
The headgear I'm wearing gets a lot of jokes from patients. And to their credit, it does look pretty intense once it's on. 💡 What I'm...
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