Choosing between eyeglasses and contact lenses can be daunting. Both options have unique advantages and potential drawbacks, which is why it is important for you to consider your lifestyle, comfort, and eye health before deciding. Eyes on Norbeck explores the advantages and disadvantages of using contact lenses instead of eyeglasses.
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier Eyes
Welcome to the new year! As is tradition, you’re likely considering various resolutions to improve various areas of your life. But have you given thought to your eye health? Considering how essential your vision is in daily life, it makes sense to vow to take better care of it this year. As a trusted optometrist, Eyes […]
Why Everyone Needs Screen Breaks
If you are putting in countless hours in front of digital screens daily, your eyes will undoubtedly feel the toll and your overall health may be affected too. Screen breaks, or scheduled periods away from screens, can give your eyes a much-needed rest. In this post, a trusted provider of prescription eyeglasses delves deeper into why screen […]
Eye Conditions Linked to Excessive UV Exposure
The summer season is in full swing, and with restrictions easing up, more people are spending time outdoors. Exposure to sunlight can increase the risk of eye conditions caused by UV radiation. In today’s post, local optometrist and eye care center Eyes on Norbeck share the conditions linked to UV exposure.
Tips on Protecting Your Eyes When Swimming
With quarantine restrictions being loosened, more people are visiting beaches and pools this summer season. If you’re one of these people, don’t let irritated eyes ruin your day out. In today’s post, your local optometrist and eye care specialist at Eyes on Norbeck shares tips on how to protect your eyes while swimming.
Can a Proper Diet Help Lower the Risk of Cataracts?
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness. It can be caused by one or more factors, one of which is heredity and there is no known way to prevent it. However, a proper diet can help lower the risk of cataracts. To coincide with Cataract Awareness Month, local optometrist and eye care center Eyes on […]
What Are Styes? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Styes are the result of a bacterial infection. They are painful red bumps that typically appear in or on your eyelid. They are small bumps, but styes cause significant amounts of discomfort and pain. With a little home treatment, most styes last only several days. However, if you notice that your stye isn’t going away, […]
Reducing Eye Strain Through Proper Lighting
One of the many factors that can affect your eyesight is lighting. With a proper one, you can effectively reduce the potential of eye strain and enjoy clearer, better vision. Eyes on Norbeck, the trusted optometrist in the area, shares some handy tips you might want to consider.
Patient with A Cataract In One Eye
What are cataracts? We are all born with a clear lens in each of our eyes. As light hits the front of our eyes, it passes through the front clear layer called the cornea, then passes through the clear lens, and finally onto the back part of the eye called the retina. From then on, […]
