Eye surgeon R. Samuel Cady, M.D. of Maine Eye Center announced that he is providing the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent as a treatment option to reduce eye pressure for patients with both cataracts and glaucoma.

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The eye can be greatly affected by diabetes. Individuals with diabetes may experience the following:
Blurred and/or double vision.
Cataracts (a clouding of the lens).
Diabetic Retinopathy (changes in the blood vessels that nourish the retina).
The optic nerve may become more vulnerable to damage from glaucoma.

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Especially popular at Halloween, decorative contact lenses, and the increasingly popular circle lenses, are often promoted as a costume accessory. Consumers are able to purchase these lenses online, at Halloween stores, cosmetic stores and toy stores to make their eyes look like a cat, doll, zombie, vampire, etc. Using these decorative or circle lenses without an eye exam and proper lens fitting can damage the eye, cause infections, and in some cases cause permanent vision loss. Here are the facts:

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As our kids get ready to go back to school, remember to add eye safety and health to the checklist.

School can be particularly challenging for a child with undiagnosed vision problems. Simple tasks such as reading the classroom board or a textbook may prove difficult and cause frustration. These are some of the signs that your child may need an eye exam:

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Which lasers do you use?
Do you offer discounts?
Does insurance cover LASIK surgery?
Is financing available for LASIK?

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Did you know that your eyes are just as vulnerable to UV (ultraviolet) damage as your skin? Exposure to UV light from direct sunlight and tanning beds may increase your chance of developing cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, solar retinopathy, corneal damage and cancer.

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Purchase a pair of sunglasses from either of our Optical Shops and get $25 OFF!*

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Our eyes work much like a photographic camera. A clear lens is necessary in order for images to focus clearly. At birth, our lenses are clear. When a cataract forms your natural lens can become “cloudy” or “dark yellow” over time, eventually degrading the quality of your vision.

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The National Eye Institue has declared May Healthy Vision Month. Here are a few quick tips that can help to maintain healthy vision:

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