Here’s why you can’t skip the back-to-school eye exam When it comes time for back-to-school, things can get hectic, especially for families with multiple children. Between school supplies and new shoes, your back-to-school checklist can keep getting longer, causing things to fall through the cracks. Don’t let one of those things be an eye exam for your children. Eye exams are important for [...]
Your questions about sunglasses: answered With summer here, people all over the Paducah, KY, area are taking to backyard pools, lakes and rivers to enjoy all that summer weather has to offer. Likewise, it’s important to keep sunglasses handy wherever you go this summer. Sunglasses block out UV rays that can damage vision and really ruin your summer fun. However, what type of sunglasses do you [...]
Follow these tips for optimal eye protection With the calendar turning to June, there’s one thing on everyone’s mind, summer. With the arrival of summer comes the arrival of summer fun such as swimming, boating and other favorite summertime activities. We do love to spend time outdoors in the summer. However, did you know that if you’re not careful, all that time outdoors could cause [...]
Here’s what you should know about your contact lens solution So many people all over the world use contact lenses every day. They’re an excellent innovation in eye care. However, many contact lenses require lubrication with contact lens solution. Unfortunately, that’s where things get a bit hazy. What type should you use? Will it hurt your eyes? What’s it made of? When it comes to these [...]
Here’s what happens to your vision as the years add up It’s one of the sad parts about aging, our bodies start to breakdown. Whether it’s not being able to read signs or a lingering pain in your hip, getting older comes with its drawbacks, and that includes your vision. When you’re young, and you have good vision, it can be hard to think about a diminished ability to see. However, [...]
Common Vision Care Terms: Defined For most, trips to the doctor’s office are routine by this point. You’ve been a million times, had physicals and even picked up on some of the more difficult medical terms. However, unfortunately, this doesn’t translate to the world of eye care. Many people don’t receive regular eye examinations and therefore are ignorant of some of the most common vision[...]
Your Glaucoma questions, answered Glaucoma – you may have it, your parents may have, heck, your dog even may have it. But, what actually is it? We all know someone who has or whose life is affected by this ocular disease, but many people don’t know much about, how to prevent it or how it’s treated. At Brush Optical, we made education a part of our treatment plan, which means you’ll be [...]
