Written by East Main Vision Clinic team members especially for you, our valued patients!

Update Your Eyewear With 2023 Styles
January 20, 2023
A few decades ago, people considered eyeglasses a burden. They weren’t considered the fashion accessory they are today, or part of a person’s personality and style. They only were viewed as a tool to help navigate the world if people had vision issues. Since then, things have changed; today, eyeglasses play a significant role in people’s aesthetics.

Why Are My Eyes Bloodshot Suddenly?
December 29, 2022
Bloodshot eyes or redness of the eye can occur due to several causes. It may indicate an underlying condition, or some sort of trauma can cause it. While some are not harmful or worrisome, bloodshot eyes could sometimes be severe.

Am I a Candidate for Neurolens?
November 20, 2022
Doing your usual activities can turn into monumental tasks if you suffer from vision problems. Your quality of life and overall well-being gets distorted. Most of the time, the discomfort results from eye misalignment. Fortunately, Neurolens can correct misalignments.

Seasonal Eye Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
October 26, 2022
Allergies are the adverse form of the body's natural reaction to something it thinks is dangerous. They have been around for years, but it was only in the 1800s that the modern era of allergy study began.

Dangers of Non-prescribed Contact Lenses
October 25, 2022
Contact lenses were first created to be a new form of prescriptive eyewear. But as eyeglasses have shifted to be more than corrective accessories and become fashion statements, so have contact lenses. You can now get contact lenses purely for aesthetic or fashion purposes. You can use lenses to change the color of your eye or the appearance of your pupils.

Foods to Avoid With Macular Degeneration
October 19, 2022
You can slow the progression of macular degeneration or prevent it through your diet. What you serve on your plate and put in your mouth daily plays a significant role in the health of your eyes. You have the power to avoid macular degeneration.

How Long Does It Take Neurolens to Work?
October 18, 2022
In today's digital world, we are using our eyes less and less to their full potential, and we are being exposed to many ocular issues because of this. One of the many eye conditions that has developed is eye misalignment. Misaligned eyes are relatively common, as about two-thirds of all working people have them. They cause various symptoms that are easy to miss if you are not familiar with them.

Can MiSight® Contacts Reverse Myopia Progression?
August 17, 2022
Myopia is an eye condition that causes blurry vision when focusing on distant objects. It usually starts in childhood and progresses until vision stabilizes in early adulthood. The goal is to prevent or limit childhood myopia progression since it can lead to other vision complications.

At What Age Should a Child Have a Vision Test?
August 11, 2022
Vision is fundamental to every child’s development. Without good eyesight, they may miss some key milestones they need to achieve; however, children adapt very easily making it difficult to spot and many parents may not be aware of their visual needs.

Should I Consider Daily Contacts for the Summer?
July 18, 2022
During the summer months, most people tend to spend more time outdoors, plan more travel, take family vacations and be on-the-go for much longer than cold, dark fall and winter days. Sometimes, that can be hard for people who wear contact lenses, increased wind, sun exposure, and sand are the usual culprits if your eyes look tired, irritated, and red by the end of the day.