We know. It’s all anyone is talking about as you hear the constant click click on your windshield while driving down the road or pulling them out of your hair while mowing the lawn. So, we thought we would chime in. Did you know they have five eyes and can actually see pretty well? Yes. […]
Summer and UV Rays
Outdoor activities are popular during the summer months, and they expose our skin and eyes to more and harmful UV rays than most other seasons. You don’t need to be staring directly into the sun for it to affect your eyes, either. The more sun exposure your eyes get over the years, the more it […]
Honey & Your Eyes
We have all heard that locally harvested honey can be effective in reducing allergy flare-ups. Did you know it can be helpful for your eyes also? Honey is a wonderful natural sweetener and replacement for sugar. It’s also used all over the world for its antimicrobial, wound-healing, and soothing properties. While not as popular in […]
2021 Eyewear Trends
2020 is officially behind us, and we’re looking ahead to the eyewear trends of the New Year. 2021 trends include both statement-making frames and timeless designs. Here are just a few of the fashions we’re sure to see this year: Round glasses: This retro frame trend is here to stay. Round eyeglasses and sunglasses are […]
Winter and Snow Eye Protection
Believe it or not, the same harmful rays our eyes encounter in the hot summer months are still present in the winter. Even if most of our skin is covered, our eyes are still vulnerable without proper protection. There are several ways the winter sun can be harmful to our eyes, especially in the snow. […]
Helping Those With Diabetes Protect Their Vision
Did you know diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults? And more than 40 million people living in the United States have diabetes? Having diabetes increases the risk for vision lost and blindness from diabetic eye diseases, the most common of which is diabetic retinopathy. People with diabetes are also at disk […]
Eyecare Gift Ideas
If you’re making your family’s list and checking it twice, be sure to give the gift of healthy eyecare! From fashionable frames to contact lens solution, gifts for the eyes will help your whole family see clearly in the New Year. Island Eyecare offers a variety of designer frames that can be fitted with any […]
Diagnosing Eye Pain
Eye pain, or discomfort on, in, behind, or around the eye, can be unilateral or bilateral. This means you can experience pain in your right, left or both eyes. In some cases, the cause of eye pain is obvious but in others, it can be difficult to determine. On top of that, the severity of […]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
You know what they say. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays fill us with excitement, anticipation and wonder. This season is a time rushing and bustling, but it is also a time to pause, give thanks and spend quality time with those we love most. So many tasks vie for top […]
Treatment for Dry Eyes
Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren’t able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur if you don’t produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. Diagnosis A comprehensive eye exam. A test […]