Nov 22, 2022 | Sunglasses Benefits, UV Protection
While mainstream messaging can’t stop pairing sunglasses with pools and beaches, the fact is you need sunglasses in the winter even more. This is especially true for skiers and other outdoor winter enthusiasts. The combination of higher altitudes, reflective snow, and...
Nov 1, 2022 | Eye Exam, Vision Health
Good news! Your favorite Thanksgiving dishes may be good for your eyes. We won’t get your hopes up and claim the butter or sugar or cheese-heavy dishes help vision. But — , if you count pumpkin, sweet potatoes, cranberries, turkey, and green bean casserole among...
Sep 26, 2022 | Eye Exam, Vision Test
When optometrists conduct eye exams, they get a close-up of the back of the eye, known as the retina. Observing blood vessels and nerves this close may reveal early stages of medical issues you may not think to associate with eyes and eye health, but are in fact very...
Aug 4, 2022 | Eye Exam, Vision Test
Could your child have trouble seeing? Many times, kids with visual impairment may show signs in unexpected ways, such as avoiding reading or acting irritable. Before assuming your child is acting out, consider scheduling an eye exam to rule out vision issues....
Jun 30, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Injury Prevention
You probably didn’t think about this, but you’re not usually wearing sunglasses when you light fireworks at night. There’s a lot of risk to your eyes to lighting and igniting fireworks that close to your face. Sometimes you get so used to playing...
May 8, 2019 | Eye Care, Questions About Your Eyes
What Is Macular Degeneration? You may have heard the term ‘macular degeneration’ in the news lately. If you’re like most patients, the term strikes fear in your heart, but you may not know exactly what it is. Bauer & Clausen is here to help. Macular Degeneration...
Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Look at those sunglasses!” my friend said as we met for lunch one afternoon. “Those are amazing. I could never trust myself with a pair that nice.” That’s what I thought, too, before I stumbled upon the magic of Maui Jim. It was just over two years ago when I walked...
Aug 27, 2017 | Eye Injury Prevention, Uncategorized
Get an eyeglass prescription without ever leaving home? An online eye exam sounds appealing, but is it really a good idea? The short answer is “NO.” The American Optometric Association (AOA), which advocates for national health and is the leading authority on quality...
Aug 10, 2017 | Eye Injury Prevention, Uncategorized
On August 21, 2017, a near-total solar eclipse will be visible in Montana between the hours of approximately 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. In Billings, the sun will be eclipsed by a whopping 93%. If you’d like to watch this rare astronomical event, it is important to make safety...
May 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Whether taking a dip indoors or out, you’re likely familiar with the burning and redness in your eyes that always seems to follow. The culprit tends to be chlorine, added to most swimming pools to prevent waterborne pathogens and diseases from spreading. In other...
