May 23, 2023 | Sunglasses Benefits
What better way to celebrate National Sunglasses Day than to glance back at the history of sunglasses? From science to fashion – sunglasses have certainly made their mark on history. The Early Days It’s common knowledge that we need to wear shades year-round, even in...
Mar 27, 2023 | Eye Exam, Eye Facts, Eye Health
Too often it is only when symptoms appear that people become aware of an underlying medical issue. But many serious eye conditions develop gradually without showing symptoms, making annual eye exams your first line of defense. Here are some common eye diseases that...
Feb 6, 2023 | Eye Facts, Questions About Your Eyes
Your eyes dilate when you see someone you love because you want to see MORE of them. You want to take them all in. You want to see as much of them as possible. Disney princess level eye dilation not only reveals attraction, but it also makes you appear more...
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...
