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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...

Are photochromic glasses right for you? For people who wear glasses, the transition from a sunny outdoors to a darker indoors can be hard on the eyes and cumbersome. Many people wind up with two pairs of eyeglasses -- a pair of prescription lenses for indoors, as well as a pair of prescripti...

You, our valued patients and friends, are the most important part of what we do. When you visit a Vision Source® practice, you’ll notice that it feels different than those big “chain” glasses stores. That’s because we ARE different. We take the old fashioned, one-to-one, long-term, ...

Here’s a breakdown of your options.  It can be very exciting picking out new frames for your glasses. But did you know that the lenses you choose are even more important? And for more reasons than you might realize! Eyeglass lenses influence many factors, including: appearance, comfort, vi...

What are eyeglass lens coatings, and do you need them? After picking out frames and the type of lenses you want for your new eyeglasses, you should decide if a lens coating is right for you. Eyeglass lens coatings can enhance lens (and eye) performance and can add to the appearance of your new le...

We promise -- it’s not a made up thing! Wearing glasses may give you 20/20 vision, but you probably still see small distortions due to the characteristics of your eyes and the limitations of regular lenses. Thanks to advances in lens manufacturing technology, you may be in luck!  High-defi...

You take good care of your body and mind, but don’t forget your eyes!  The older we get the more our doctors tell us to take care of our bodies with a healthy diet and lifestyle. In the much the same way, we must also keep an eye on our eyes.  You may be thinking this message isn’t ...

Some situations demand extra protection for your eyes. That’s where safety glasses come in! When working (or playing) in situations that pose a risk to your eyes, safety glasses are your best bet. Unlike regular glasses, they’re designed to conform to a higher standard of impact resistance. M...

Glamorous, practical, and good for your eye health—sunglasses are the perfect accessory! Humans have been using eyewear to block out the sun for thousands of years. Check out these facts to appreciate how far sunglasses have come:  1. People Have Worn Sun-Blocking Eyewear For About 2,000 Y...

Although wearing protective eyewear is the best way to prevent eye injuries from happening, there are several other ways that you can protect your eyes. Whether you’re at home or work it’s necessary to protect your eyes from injuries. There are several different ways in which you can protect ...