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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet.

Surgeon Qualifications and Certifications Whether you are referred to a physician for surgical care, or you make the choice yourself, don't take your surgeon's qualifications for granted.

A common eye condition and leading cause of vision loss amongst people over 50, age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is deterioration or damage of the macula, a small area near the center of the retina.

With age, our faces begin to reveal the effects of gravity, sun exposure and even years of muscle movements such as that of smiling and chewing.

Eyelid Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. This occurs when the levator muscle, which raises the eyelid, is not strong enough to do so properly.

Most of us share the common belief that sunglasses – Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Silhouettes and Nike – are great accessories worn for fashion aesthetics on occasion.

If you haven’t seen our newly renovated Optical Services Center yet, we hope that you will stop in soon to visit us, not only to take a look at the over 1,000 frames we have featured but also our Provisions Store.

Over 20,000 workplace eye injuries occur each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These injuries according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), cost an estimated $300 million a year in medical treatment, lost productivity and worker compensation.

We have just completed extensive renovations throughout our practice, most notably on the Optical Services Center. Under new management, the Optical Services Center now contains a larger and diverse selection of designer frames including sunwear, sports vision and safety eyewear at competitive prices.

Many health care practitioners are fleeing to join larger groups that offer “economies of scale”. This is happening for many reasons including decreased insurance reimbursements, increased equipment and personnel costs and the demands of electronic health care records with all the related expenses.