50 Shades Of Great!
They say the eyes are the windows of the soul and to a large degree [if not completely true depending on your school of thought]; it can said most agree with this point of view. Much truth about our overall health can be detecting with a simple eye…
The Truth About CVS!
For starters, we won’t blame you if you thought for a nanosecond this might be about CVS the drugstore; oh not at all! The truth is not many people know what CVS means or what the acronym stands for when it comes to eye health. Since, according to t…
Why Healthy Eyes = A Happy Heart
So, because we love you, we wanted to fill you in on a little secret. Okay, maybe it’s not a huge little secret and maybe there are several we’ll reveal, but there is something we thought you should know. For starters and officially speaking Februa…
The Important Thing About Change…and your vision.
If there is one thing in life that we can always count on it is the experience of change we’re all liable to visit at one time or another. Life is all about change. And, depending on your disposition, experience and belief system, you’ll either expe…
How Do I Know if My Child is Ready to Wear Contact Lenses?…
Have you ever wondered about fitting your child in contact lenses, but are unsure if he or she is ready, or if it is safe? The answer might surprise you!
According to a recent study, children 8-11 years old typically have no trouble handling, inse…
Your Yearly Responsibility…
Your Yearly Responsibility as a Contact Lens Wearer
by Jessica Thompson
If you wear contacts nearly every day, then you probably already know that every year you must make a trip to the eye doctor to get your prescription renewed. What many o…
My First Eye Exam
I have to admit when I moved to Asheville I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was happy enough there was at least more than a dozen places I could eat given my dietary restrictions. The fact I woke up every morning to the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mount…
What is Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration, also known as ARMD (or Age Related Macular Degeneration), is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over the age of 55 in America. This disease causes damage to the tissue of the macula, or the small portion of the ret…
What You Need To Know Before You Purchase Your Next Pair Of Frames…
As an expert optician for Envision Eyecare it’s really important to me that you leave with glasses that are perfect for you! There are a lot of different factors that go into this. It starts with the shape of your face, your skin tones, how y…
Frown Less, Smile More
Smiling is the simplest and most wonderful thing that human beings can do. That beam comes from deep within, usually as a sign of joy, cheering others and even when you don’t feel like doing so, you smile anyway. We grin when we see a baby la…