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Our eye color comes from our iris, the tissue surrounding the pupil of our eye. Each iris has a unique pattern of ridges and folds, specific only to you! Iris Patterns Have Been Observed Since Ancient Times The iris works much like a camera’s aperture, regulating light levels and help...

We wear our glasses all day, but we don’t think much about the toll the day takes on our lenses. You can’t always avoid having your glasses scratched or bent, but there are a lot of things you can do to preserve the clarity of your lenses and integrity of your frames. Tip #1: C...

Each Vision Source® practice is dedicated to bringing you personalized, professional care. We want you to feel at home in our practice, and we love visiting with you. The more we understand about your habits, concerns, and existing health conditions, the more personalized care we can provid...

When it comes to sunglasses, what you can’t see can hurt you! You may think your shades are doing their job by just taking away the sun’s glare. But sunglasses have another important purpose—blocking invisible ultraviolet light. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can cause short-term discom...

Do you experience frequent headaches? Are you squinting a lot? It may be time to get glasses. Approximately half of the U.S. wears some sort of corrective lens. But many people who would benefit from vision correction don’t even know they have a problem or are avoiding the trip to their eye doc...

Exercise improves our mood, keeps our bodies fit, and decreases risk for certain diseases. Did you know that exercise may also reduce your risk for eye disease? Exercise Keeps Our Eyes Feeling Young! Studies show that regular physical activity may decrease our chances of developing age-relat...

Over 9,000 fireworks injuries occur each year. Many of these injuries include eye damage—sometimes permanently compromising vision! It’s Fireworks Safety Month Too many of us forget that fireworks are dangerous, explosive devices, NOT family-friendly toys! Always follow safe practices ar...

Right now, consider the value of your vision. It enables you to function and be self-sufficient. How would you adjust without it? Millions of people around the world confront this question as cataracts begin impeding their vision. How Cataracts Affect Eyesight Cataracts cloud ...

How old is that mascara? Do you know? Most of us don’t worry much about makeup expiration dates. But eye makeup is a notorious breeding-ground for potentially harmful bacteria. Potential Bacterial Infections Like Styes or Pinkeye Eyelashes naturally have bacteria on them. Your mascara...

If you have dry eyes and can’t figure out why, the answer may be in your cupboard. Dry eye is often a side effect of certain medications. People are surprised to learn that even non-prescription medications could be contributing to their uncomfortable eyes. Common Medication Exam...