by Shawnee Optical | Apr 22, 2021 | Eye Health, Optical, Vision
You’ve noticed freckles on your skin and didn’t think twice about them. But what about a freckle on your eye? Is it something you should be concerned about? Called a nevus (or nevi, in the plural), an eye freckle looks like just that: a small spot on the...
by Shawnee Optical | Apr 10, 2021 | Eye Health, Tipster, Vision
Astigmatism? A stigmatism? An astigmatism? Which is correct, and what exactly is this odd-sounding eye condition? You might have heard your eye doctor tell you you have astigmatism in one or both eyes, and he or she may have prescribed a specific kind of...
by Shawnee Optical | Apr 1, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Vision
Did you know that two thirds of people living with visual impairments are women? Find out why women are at greater risk for vision loss and other eye conditions, and how you can protect your eyes this month and always. Women have a higher risk of developing...
by Shawnee Optical | Mar 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured
Your two eyes are the only ones you’ve got, but are you doing everything you can to protect them? This month, we’re checking in on your eye care routine and giving you tips to protect your eyes and your vision. Did you know that many vision problems aren’t inevitable?...
by Shawnee Optical | Mar 16, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Sports Eyewear, Tipster
Spring break is coming up, and for many individuals and families, that might mean a few days relaxing by (or splashing in) the pool. As you’re packing that new swimsuit, sandals, and sunscreen, don’t neglect this vacation essential: Good eye care. When you think about...
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