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Five Signs It Might Be Time For a New Glasses Prescription

Five Signs It Might Be Time For a New Glasses Prescription Our bodies are constantly changing. Some changes seem to happen quickly while others are a slow progression. When it comes to vision changes, it’s usually a prolonged series of marginal shifts that we may only...

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A New York City Guide to Hipster Glasses

A New York City Guide to Hipster Glasses Technically, according to the Oxford dictionary, a hipster is defined as “a person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.” Beyond that, hipster style...

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Three Things That Can Damage Your Eyesight

Three Things That Can Damage Your EyesightAll around us there is a growing health movement. The topics at the forefront of our consciousnesses have ranged from genetically modified ingredients to the dangers of excessive sitting. Yet one topic that doesn’t come up...

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What are Blue Light & UV Light?

What are Blue Light & UV Light? Ultraviolet (UV) light might instinctively make you think of tanning beds or detective work, but what about UV’s close counterpart on the light spectrum, blue light? Does UV light really do much besides help you get a bronzed glow...

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The Hidden Effects of Screen Time on Your Eyes

The Hidden Effects of Screen Time on Your EyesAs adults in the early 21st century, we’ve become obsessed with the concept of “screen time” for our children. We want to limit the amount of time they are playing on our iPads, playing video games or watching television,...

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What does it mean to give a great gift?

What does it mean to give a great gift? Numerous articles have been written in the New York Times about the art of gift giving. Gift giving is difficult, because not everyone has the same taste or wants. What if you give a present that doesn’t fit? What if they...

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