Social distancing has become the new normal, with one-third of Americans now under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, but experts say that level of isolation can be hard on your health. ​”We don’t know for sure what the … Continue reading →

Be assured there is NO evidence that contact lens wearers are more at risk for a coronavirus infection compared to eyeglass wearers. Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly when handling contact lenses. Those who are ill, with cold or … Continue reading →

We encourage each member of our patient family to follow the precautionary measures recommended in an effort to remain healthy and prevent the spread of any potential germs.      1) Practice “Social Distancing” of more than 6 feet whenever … Continue reading →

Are your little ones making that list? As parents, its best to check it twice to make sure the desired toys are not on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) naughty list.  CPSC  tests toys through independent, third party … Continue reading →

Professional Eye Care Center (www.proeyecarecenter.com) will be hosting its first Frame & Style Show on Saturday, October 12, 2019. This event will feature expanded selections and one-day only specials on certain high-end frames and sunglasses.  As an added benefit, frame … Continue reading →

Now that the new school year is well underway, parents of children who are struggling should consider that their difficulties may be related to their vision.  “Healthy vision is critical to learning and excelling in school,” says Dr. Pamela Lowe, … Continue reading →

Yoga has numerous benefits which include reducing stress, heart rate, blood pressure and relieving anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Physical benefits include building fitness, strength, and flexibility. A recent study published¹, the authors studied four common yoga poses. The first two … Continue reading →

For now, E-learning is the standard so we can expect some long hours on digital devices. Now that more than a decade has passed since handheld devices have become an appendage to our hands, what have we learned? In 2019, … Continue reading →

Halloween is a fun time that your child will remember for a lifetime.  Unfortunately, every year there are hundreds of eye injuries related to costumes, make-up, and masks resulting in emergency room visits.  The good news is there are many … Continue reading →

How does vision relate to learning? 75-90% of learning in a classroom occurs through the visual system. If the visual system is not working properly, this can seriously hinder a child trying to perform up to their potential. It has … Continue reading →