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Do you love your contacts?
I have a series of questions I ask my contact lens patients and it goes something like this... 🔹How are your contacts? 🔹Do they ever...
Envision Optometry
Jan 5, 20211 min read


Can you recycle your contact lenses?
♻️⠀ You can and you should!⠀ How do you recycle contacts?⠀ 🔹 1️⃣ Start with a cardboard box. I'm holding one from the recycling...
Envision Optometry
Dec 1, 20201 min read


How do you check my glasses prescription?
The machine I'm using here is called a digital phoropter and we use this to determine your glasses prescription. 👓 If you get a little...
Envision Optometry
Nov 1, 20201 min read


How can I tell if someone has dry eye?
There are a lot of different ways but let's go over two of them! ✅ PATIENT SYMPTOMS: Some common symptoms of dry eye include:...
Envision Optometry
Oct 1, 20201 min read


What is the best contact lens solution?
I like to ask my patients that wear reusable lenses what solutions they use. This is important because sometimes solutions are the reason...
Envision Optometry
Sep 1, 20201 min read


One gold star goes to whoever can name what I'm holding.
⠀ 👇 👇 👇 This called a Bruder mask and it's a warm eye compress. I recommend this for patients that are suffering from dry eye or from...
Envision Optometry
Aug 4, 20201 min read


Were you in the sun this weekend?
I need you to be honest with me.... ❓ If you went outside this weekend, did you wear sunglasses? 😎 I'm so hoping this is a yes!...
Envision Optometry
Jul 7, 20201 min read


We 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. 👏...
Envision Optometry
Jun 9, 20201 min read
What are the best contacts for dry eye?
I've got your answer in this video! Check it out!
Envision Optometry
May 20, 20201 min read
Even 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...
Envision Optometry
Apr 23, 20201 min read
Is 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...
Envision Optometry
Apr 14, 20201 min read
How 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...
Envision Optometry
Jan 16, 20201 min read
What 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...
Envision Optometry
Nov 18, 20191 min read
Will 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...
Envision Optometry
Aug 28, 20191 min read
Why 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 Optometry
Aug 21, 20191 min read
Am I a candidate for LASIK?
Maybe! Refractive surgery facilities require a consultation appointment. More exam testing is conducted during this appointment than...
Envision Optometry
Aug 14, 20191 min read
What'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...
Envision Optometry
Aug 12, 20191 min read
When 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...
Envision Optometry
Jul 31, 20191 min read
How 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...
Envision Optometry
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Why 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...
Envision Optometry
Jul 17, 20191 min read
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