Here at Island Eye Care, we are big fans of putting pretax money into a health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA). It is a great way to cover out of pocket expenses including your eye care. For many of you with FSA’s, they are likely time-bound and using your benefits is restricted […]
Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children in the United States — and most of these injuries happen while kids are playing sports. The good news is that wearing the right protective eyewear can prevent 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries. What is protective eyewear? Protective eyewear is eyewear made of […]
Practice Precautions for Fall Activities Whether you’re trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, or raking leaves, you’ll want to practice a few precautions with any seasonal activity to prevent eye injuries. If you’re raking the leaves, make sure you wear protective eye gear to keep dirt and particles from getting in your eyes. If you’re painting your face […]
The beach can be a lot of fun, but it can also be damaging to your eyes. Wearing proper eye protection is one of the most important things you can do, but it isn’t the only way to protect your vision when you’re seaside. Here are some tips to consider on your next beach trip. […]
Did you know your body needs to be well hydrated to maintain the ocular moisture necessary for good vision? Hydrating your eyes is essential to maintaining eyesight. Staying hydrated at all times is critical since our bodies are composed of 60-70% water. When we are less hydrated, the number of tears we produce becomes insufficient. […]
All of you golfers know that succeeding on the links requires an exceptionally high level of concentration and precision. And of course, you need many vision skills to succeed while you play, whether you’re eyeing that 170 yard approach shot or lining up a ten-foot birdie putt. Regardless of your skill level, sports vision therapy […]
June is Child Vision Awareness Month, which was created to recognize the numerous vision problems, as well as eye diseases, that can hinder children’s’ learning and social development. Since a child’s vision continues to develop over a long period of time, and their eyes are sensitive during the early stages of life, it’s important to […]
While you work, your eyes are working too. According to a Nielsen report, the average American worker spends more than 10 hours in front of a screen daily. Whether it’s on a computer or tablet or smart phone (or all three), screen time can ultimately cause eyes to fatigue faster. The more screen time, the […]
At Island Eyecare, our talented opticians will help you select eyewear that suits your style, prescription requirements, and budget. We offer thin, light, glare free, scratch resistant lenses from Varilux, Zeiss, Sola, Hoya, Pentax, and AO to name a few. Polycarbonate, the most shatter resistant lens material available, is a must for children’s eyewear and […]
“Eye technology is rapidly evolving,” says Edward Manche, M.D., director of cornea and refractive surgery at Stanford University. Here’s a glance at some of the new tests and remedies now available for your eyes. A more revealing eye test: A dilated-eye exam allows a doctor to literally see inside your body, checking on the health […]
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