Blue Light Blocking Glasses – What’s the Big Deal, Anyway? “Blue-light blocking” has become a hot topic in recent years as technology continues to develop and our screen time increases more and more, but what’s it really mean? What’s the big deal about blue light, and do you really need blue-light blocking glasses? From my […]
Anti-reflective coatings on eyeglass lenses may have had a rough start, but now, they’ve evolved so much that they are indispensable to any quality pair of specs. Progress means more options, and with so many anti-reflective lenses on the market, how do you know which set is right for you? 2019’s Best Anti-Reflective Coatings For […]
Name: Hailee Fitzgerald Position: Technician Where are you from originally? Vowinckel, PA When did you start working at Oil City Eye Associates? June 2017 What are your interests outside of work? My animals, hunting, and anything outdoors. What is your favorite task during the workday? Interacting with our patients and learning new things. Who is someone […]
Imagine for a moment that reading was to become very difficult, the words on the page blurry, and your glasses didn’t help. Or try to envision what it would be like to look at your child and see their hair and ears, but not the middle of their face. What if a musician suddenly could not […]
Nearly everyone over the age of 65 will experience a reduced elasticity of the lenses of their eyes — a condition called presbyopia.
Try to think back to your last eye exam. Your eye doctor probably performed a test where he used either a puff of air or blue light to check the pressure in your eye. It’s a little weird, and a little in your personal space, but it’s a pretty important test. He may or may […]
Have you noticed any changes in your eyesight in the last few years?
Nights are long in the winter, and that means fewer hours of daylight for our morning and evening commutes.
We naturally need sufficient rest for all aspects of our body to thrive, and our eyes are no exception to the rule. We need both rest and actual sleep for our eyes to function well and our vision to be clear. Check out how rest affects your eye health: Sleep is one of the biggest […]
If you’re a diabetic, chances are your medical doctor puts you through a regular series of testing each year to make sure your sugar levels are staying under control. One of the things he or she will ask is if you’ve had your yearly diabetic eye exam. When an optometrist performs a thorough, dilated eye […]
