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June is Cataract Awareness Month, and we’re here to help clear some of the fog surrounding cataracts.Although most of us have heard the term “cataract” before, you may not fully understand what they actually are.Cataracts are cloudy areas on the lens of the inside of the eye, which normally...

UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can seriously damage your eyes.Most people probably understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer. But many are less aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage.With increased levels of UV ...

We are proud to share with all the employees and customers of Vision Source that we have been recognized with a World Sight Day Challenge Bronze! Our company feels proud for what we’ve done to help people in the developing world also have access to vision care services.  We will again partici...

Help protect your vision from dangerous UV rays by wearing the best sunglasses for your eyes. When the weather starts to heat up, most of us can’t wait to finally be on the beach with your toes in the sand and the sun at your back. May is UV Awareness Month, and we’re here to shed some l...

"Don't forget your sunscreen!" is what many of us have heard or said numerous times. What eye doctors would love to start hearing is "Don't forget your sunglasses!" While 95% of the general population know that the sun's UV radiation can damage our skin, only 7% know that it can damage our eyes! ...

April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Did you know that more women than men suffer from visual impairments? Find out which eye diseases pose the highest risk and what you can do to lower your risk.According to the National Eye Institute, 3.6 million Americans age 40 and older suffer fro...

Check it out ladies: today we examine some potential problems related to eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them.Spring is finally here, and the entire month of April is dedicated to Women’s Eye Health & Safety. And what better way to start the month off than by talking about somethin...

Boston is a city full of rich history and colorful characters. With so many different neighborhoods and wonderful things to see and experience, it’s no wonder so many people seek it out as a desired destination. When the attendees of the Vision Source Exchange 2014 come to town, they are welcom...

Women’s Eye Health and SafetyThere are several positive aspects of being a woman optometrist in a field that is still largely male-dominated. One is the look of surprise I still sometimes get when I walk in the room and the patient realizes Dr. Thomas is not a man! On a more serious note though...

Do your eyes feel tired, irritated or dry after spending too much time on your computer? If so, you may have Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). If you spend more than two hours a day on a computer, you may have a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS affects 64% to 90% of all office w...