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Many people think that blue light only comes from artificial sources, ex) digital device screens. However, the majority of the blue light that we see actually stems from natural sunlight. In fact, it is blue light that is responsible for the blue sky that we see and enjoy on a sunny day. However, it is our growing use of electronic and lighting devices that emit blue light that mean that most of us are getting more than we really need.

Many myths and misconceptions surround the subject of visual health, and adults continue to teach their kids some of them even today. Here is a look at some of these common myths and misconceptions.

For the longest time, people have been buying their glasses from their trusted eye care specialists, where they go for eye exams. However, this norm is changing as there are more options to buy their eyewear from the numerous online vendors available.

Many people are unaware that an eye exam and an exam for contact lenses actually aren’t the same thing. In fact, a contact lens exam is usually carried out in addition to eye exams. Many people who currently wear glasses are surprised to discover that affordable contacts are more readily available than ever before.

Your eyesight is incredibly important to you which makes it equally as important to us. Our mission here at Eyes & Ears is to provide the highest quality of care for your eyes so that you can enjoy a lifetime of the healthiest eyes and clearest vision possible. 

 Although serious vision problems during childhood are fairly rare, routine eye exams are still recommended so that the condition of your child’s eyes and the clarity of their vision can be monitored regularly. This will ensure that any developing problems are detected early on before they can have a significant impact on your child’s development or long-term eye health. 

Comprehensive eye exams are one of the best ways to protect your long-term eye health and clear vision. However, many people put off getting regular eye exams because they are worried about the costs that may be involved if they are found to have eye health or vision correction needs.

Our vision is arguably the sense that we take for granted the most. From the moment that we wake to the time that we fall asleep, we use our vision to connect with the people and environment around us.

When we first contemplated opening a practice that didn’t take insurance, it was honestly a scary concept to consider. Being in a traditional practice setting for over 15 years, we have witnessed first hand the effect that insurance has had on our ability to deliver the highest standard of patient...

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is an extremely common and frustrating problem. In fact, between ten and twenty percent of adults experience tinnitus continuously. This blog provides some basic facts about tinnitus. For more information, contact the audiologists at Eyes & Ears, or schedule an appointment for a hearing... READ MORE