Keeping Eyes Healthy While Using Makeup
Posted August 14, 2019
Makeup is a great tool that can help to enhance facial features; however, if not applied and taken off properly, it can jeopardize your eye health. Instead of swearing off makeup entirely, follow these tips in order to ensure your eyes stay healthy. Selecting the Right Brand There is no magical formula for selecting the Read more…
Blue Light: Hidden Behind the Screen
Posted July 8, 2019
Smartphones, tablets, TVs, and computers have all drastically changed how we communicate, work, and see the world. We can easily be sitting in an office chair but also see the surf in the outer banks or catch up on last nights game. Seemingly harmless and a great way to stay connected to the world, however, Read more…
How to Care for Contact Lenses
Posted June 12, 2019
Contact lenses, like many medical devices, are incredibly safe provided you care for your lenses and eyes according to the instructions of your doctor. Here are a few general rules to live by if you’re a contact-lens wearer: Keep them clean and moist Soaking your lenses in contact solution when they aren’t in use keeps Read more…
Annual Eye Exam: Why is it Important?
Posted April 24, 2019
Believe it or not, we’re already one-third of the way through 2019! Time sure flies, doesn’t it? As we look forward to graduations, summer breaks, and family vacations, we want to remind you to plan for that annual eye exam, too. No matter your age, yearly eye exams are just as important as your Read more…
Say Cheese! A Brief History of Retinal Imaging
Posted March 19, 2019
Being able to see inside of the eye is key in properly diagnosing any conditions or medical concerns you may have. When you come to Invision for your annual appointment, we use advanced imaging equipment in order to see what’s going on inside of your eye. Some of it even uses the same technology as Read more…
Sharing Isn’t Always Caring
Posted February 22, 2019
There are a number of myths out there about eye care and glasses. Ever heard that eating lots of carrots will fix you eyesight? That’s one of them! While you will get plenty of Vitamin A, eating baby carrots by the handful will only turn your skin orange, not change your vision. Another myth is Read more…
Nutrition and Your Eyes
Posted August 30, 2018
We’ve all probably heard the phrase “eat your veggies!” at some point in our lives, especially during our childhood years. At Invision, we understand that when faced with a bowl of spinach or a bowl of ice cream, most people would choose the latter. However, proper diet and nutrition are important because we need more Read more…
Fun in the Sun(glasses)
Posted July 11, 2018
By this point, we all know that sunburn is no joke. Along with the painful few days you’ll spend bathing in aloe and ice packs to then shed your skin like a lizard, it can cause dangerous and deadly illnesses, like sun poisoning or–in the long-term–skin cancer. So we know to apply and reapply that Read more…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Posted December 20, 2017
At Invision, we are always looking for ways to improve eyecare for our patients. This is why we are happy to invest in new technology that allows us to give patients the very best care possible. If you keep up with our blog, you may already know that we added Optomap Retinal Imaging to our Read more…
Fall Fashion Trunk Shows 2017
Posted November 29, 2017
At Invision, we enjoy helping our clients find their perfect pair of glasses that celebrates their own unique personal style. There’s no better feeling than watching their face light up when they try on those special frames and know they’ve found the right style. That’s one of the reasons why we love hosting our semi-annual Read more…