Eye Floaters: What Causes Them & When Are They Serious?

Dec 1, 2025 | Eye Health

Have you ever noticed small, shadowy shapes drifting through your vision? These visual disturbances, called eye floaters, are often harmless but can sometimes indicate a more serious eye condition.  In this blog, we explain why floaters appear and when you should...

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy During the Holidays

Nov 1, 2025 | Eye Health

The holiday season is full of twinkling lights, family gatherings, and long travel days, but all that activity can take a toll on your eyes. Between dry indoor air, screen time from shopping online, and adjusting to different lighting, your eyes work harder than usual...

What Happens If You Skip Your Annual Eye Exam?

Oct 1, 2025 | Eye Exam, Eye Health

Life gets busy, and it’s easy to put off scheduling annual eye exams. But skipping your yearly visit to the eye doctor can have bigger consequences than you might expect. Regular exams do more than update your glasses prescription; they also help protect your...

Glaucoma Risk Factors: Protect Your Vision from the “Silent Thief of Sight”

Jul 1, 2025 | Eye Diseases, Eye Health

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage your vision without any warning signs. That’s why it’s important to understand your risk factors. If you are at risk of developing glaucoma, you should regularly see an eye doctor who...

Why Are My Contact Lenses So Uncomfortable?

Feb 3, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Eye Health

Do your eyes become itchy, red, and irritated when you wear contact lenses? Do you have trouble wearing them for the entire day? Contact lenses are supposed to be a convenient and comfortable alternative to glasses, but that’s not the case for everyone. Contact lens...

Why Choose an Independently Owned Eye Care Practice

Dec 1, 2024 | Eye Health

Finding the right eye care provider can be overwhelming, but choosing an independently owned practice like ours might be the perfect fit for you. At our eye care centers in Mt. Pleasant, Carson City, Alma, State Street, St. Louis, Calumet,...