Eyewear News: For the first time in 20 years, the US military has updated their standard-issue eyeglasses. Until now, military personnel requiring vision correction were given eyeglasses that were so unflattering they acquired the acronym BCG’s or Birth Control Glasses. Now the thick, large brown BCG frames have been replaced with a sleeker and modern black plastic frame and it seems the recruits are quite happy with the upgrade. Listen to more about this story on NPR: http://ping.fm/YG91q

February is AMD (Age related macular degeneration) and Low Vision Awareness Month. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 60 and older. Risk factors include smoking, obesity and hypertension, race (Caucasians are most at risk), family history and gender (women are at greater risk). Early detection is key to slowing the disease progression and preventing blindness so learn more and schedule a yearly eye exam!

Eye Trivia answer:
A) An elephant can only see about 10-20 yards or meters away. To offset their poor eyesight, however, they possess excellent senses for hearing and smell.

Eye Trivia: How far can an elephant see?
A) 10 -20 yards/meters
B) 100 -150 yards/meters
C) 1000 -1500 yards/meters
Stay tuned for the answer...

Eye Love You! Valentines Day is coming. Make sure you have the proper prescription to see your loved ones clearly!

Itchy, burning, dry or watery eyes? You might be suffering from winter dry eyes or seasonal allergies. Try wearing sunglasses when you go out and drinking lots of water and come see us to find a treatment for your symptoms.