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As the year comes to a close, it’s time to focus on your health and ensure you don’t lose out on your remaining Flexible Spending...

Comprehensive eye care plays a crucial role in improving your quality of life by maintaining clear vision, detecting early signs of eye conditions, and preventing...

This article explores the various underlying causes of dry eye syndrome, emphasizing that it is often more than just a reaction to allergies or environmental...

Advanced technology is transforming both vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams, making them more accurate and effective. Learn how these innovations ensure better diagnosis, treatment,...

Bladen Eye Center provides information on dry eye in children, including symptoms, effects on learning and comfort, causes, and management strategies. It emphasizes the importance...

At Bladen Eye Center, we discuss the critical importance of UV protection in sports eyewear. Discover how protecting your eyes from UV rays enhances athletes'...

As temperatures rise and pool days become frequent, Bladen Eye Center offers valuable advice on protecting your eyes from chlorine, UV rays, and other poolside...

Navigating the world with dry eye syndrome presents unique challenges, particularly for women. The discomfort of dry eyes can shadow even the brightest days, affecting...

When the emergency is related to your eyes, consider a trip to your optometrist's office instead of the ER. Here's why.

Fall is a great time of year, but the accompanying allergens: not so much. Let’s talk causes, effects, & solutions of allergies, & how they...

There are several ways to combat presbyopia, and the good news is, your optometrist can help!

June brings with it, not only the first day of summer, but also National Sunglasses Day.

It may surprise you to learn that contact lenses can be safely worn by children aged 8 and over. Read on to learn more about...

Contact lenses that don’t fit properly can cause discomfort and even eye damage. During a contact lens exam, your eye doctor will perform various tests...

The older one gets, the more the eye changes and the higher the risk of developing sight-threatening conditions. Learn about why middle-aged people need reading...

Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially sight-threatening condition caused by high blood sugar levels in diabetics. Fortunately, your eye doctor can advise on how to manage...

If you or your child is new to wearing contact lenses, read our Top 5 Tips to make the adjustment easier.

Sunglasses aren’t just for summer. Why not, you ask? Read on to find out why sunglasses are just as much “fall wear” as jackets are.

Consuming certain vitamins and nutrients can support your eye health and potentially ward off serious eye diseases and conditions. Read on to find out more!

Myopia or nearsightedness is most commonly corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses. As children grow, their prescription often gets stronger, what we call “progressive...

Eye floaters are usually normal. But what causes them and when do they indicate a serious eye problem that needs emergency eye care?

Driving long distances, prolonged screen time and even reading can cause eye strain symptoms like headaches and blurry vision. Here are some eye exercises that...

Adjusting to new eyeglasses can take time, but persistent visual or eyestrain symptoms that accompany your new eyewear could warrant a call to your optometrist.

Countless people around the world wear daily disposable contact lenses or dailies. These popular single-use lenses are removed and discarded at the end of each...

As we navigate new processes and protocols as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, you may be wondering, what's the difference between Essential and Non-Essential...

Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that can cover a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health. Tele-medicine delivers medical...

Omega 3s. The thing that no one wants but we surprisingly need, especially if you suffer with dry eye syndrome. Omega 3s are a family...

Do you know why it is important that all of us wear sunglasses when outside? Studies have shown that exposure to sunlight throughout life, including...

This month The AOA has declared June, the Cataract Awareness Month. One more benefit of eating healthier….healthier eyes! Eating foods high in antioxidants, such as...

Dry eye can be caused by oxidative stress in the body. Foods rich in antioxidants can help slow down the process of oxidation. Here is...