Envision OptometryJun 91 minWe have incredibly exciting news to share!! 🎈We are so proud to be the only office in downtown Boston to offer TearCare, a new technology to treat our patients with dry eye. 👏 Mi...
Envision OptometryMay 201 minWhat are the best contacts for dry eye?I've got your answer in this video! Check it out!
Envision OptometryApr 231 minEven in a COVID crisis, there is one thing we can still count on.Allergies (unfortunately)! In this video, I'm covering the symptoms of allergies and I'll give you three tips on how to keep your eyes ha...
Envision OptometryApr 141 minIs it safe to wear contacts during the COVID-19 crisis?The answer is yes! According to the CDC, currently there is no evidence to suggest contact lens wearers are more at risk for acquiring CO...
Envision OptometryJan 161 minHow does the eye work?In order for us to see, the eye needs to focus light, similar to a camera. Let's break it down: The cornea and lens of your eye is simil...
Envision OptometryNov 18, 20191 minWhat are my eyeglass lenses made out of?Lenses in glasses used to be made with glass. However, newer plastic materials are the norm now and have proven to be more impact resist...
Envision OptometryAug 28, 20191 minWill sitting too close to the TV hurt my my eyes?This is a myth! While sitting too close to the TV might cause eyestrain, no damage is done to your eyes. Many parents grow concerned wh...
Envision OptometryAug 21, 20191 minWhy are my eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions different?Often times your eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions match exactly. Sometimes they don't. Why? Well, there are several reasons. 1....
Envision OptometryAug 14, 20191 minAm I a candidate for LASIK?Maybe! Refractive surgery facilities require a consultation appointment. More exam testing is conducted during this appointment than wh...
Envision OptometryAug 12, 20191 minWhat's the difference between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and optician?I get asked this question a lot, and it can get confusing as you may or may not encounter all three at your annual eye exam. An ophthalmo...
Envision OptometryJul 31, 20191 minWhen can my child wear contacts?You may want your child to start wearing contact lenses for a variety of reasons: they play sports, they may not like to wear their glass...
Envision OptometryJul 24, 20191 minHow often do I need an eye exam?If you wear glasses, we recommend at least every 2 years. If you wear contact lenses, you need to be evaluated annually to renew your pr...
Envision OptometryJul 17, 20191 minWhy does my eyelid twitch?A lid twitch more often than not is a benign, albeit annoying, occurrence. Eyelid myokymia occurs when the orbicularis oculi muscle of th...
Envision OptometryJul 10, 20191 minI can't see without my glasses! Am I blind?As long as you can see to a certain level with your glasses and/or contact lenses, then no, you are not legally blind. You may have poor ...
Envision OptometryJul 3, 20191 minWhat does 20/20 eyesight mean?You might have heard at your eye exam that you have 20/20 vision (great!), but what exactly do those numbers mean? The top number refers ...
Envision OptometryJun 26, 20192 minWhen should my child get their eyes checked?What many don't realize is just how important good vision is not only for physical development, but also for children to thrive and be su...
Envision OptometryJun 19, 20192 minHow do I read my eyeglass prescription?When you leave your eye exam and are looking over your eyeglass prescription, you're probably wondering, "What on earth do all these num...
Envision OptometryJun 12, 20191 minWhat is astigmatism?You may or may not have heard your eye doctor mention that you have astigmatism at your eye exam. If so, hopefully you didn't think it w...
Envision OptometryJun 5, 20191 minI'm on a computer all day. Should I get blue blocking glasses?This is a great question. We are exposed to a lot more blue light, now more than ever, since it is emitted from LED lights and digital d...
Envision OptometryMay 29, 20192 minMistakes you're making with your contact lens case So you're good about taking your contacts out before sleeping, and you soak them in contact lens solution every night and replace them re...
