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Today, I wanted to talk to you about driving with low vision. But first, what is low vision? Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery and that interferes with the ability to perform...

  Celebrating the 4th of July is always a fun time consisting of barbeques, festivals, friends and of course fireworks.  We all love to watch the beautiful light show that takes place in the sky and some even like to set off their own fireworks.  Did you know...

Tired of your same everyday contact lenses? How about trying a contact lens that enhances your natural eye color? Air Optix colored contact lenses are now available for you.  According to the Air Optix website, the contact lenses have ultra-smooth surface which...

It is the season of swimming, boating, and beaches which means it is important to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun, especially UV rays. If you are looking for the clearest lens on the planet then our Costa Del Mar Sunglasses will be the right fit for...

It’s almost time for pool season in middle Tennessee and with comes a common question for eye doctors. Can you swim in contact lenses? The best answer to this question is NO. Pools contain a lot of chemicals and bacteria that may be soaked into the lens and cause eye...

Today I want to talk about some of the eyewear options available in our Belle Meade and Hendersonville office. If you are looking for eyeglasses that provide a timeless, sophisticated look, and are extremely light-weight, then our Silhouette line of frames is a good...

Last week marked the first week of spring! After this long winter we’ve had, hopefully we have an abundance of warm weather and sunshine coming our way. With that in mind Id like to talk a little about sunglasses. Sunglasses have many benefits in both their...

In May of 2013 researchers released the results preliminary results of the AREDS 2 study. AREDS is the Age Related Eye Disease Study and looks specifically at preventing vision loss from age related macular degeneration. Let's talk about what macular degeneration is...

How many of you have jobs that put you in front of a computer for hours a day? I hear every day from patients that their eyes just don’t feel good after a work-day. People’s eyes are falling victim to modern times. Spending 8+ hours a day indoors working on a computer...

Do you take your child to the eye doctor every year only to watch their prescription increase? You might be dealing with childhood or adolescent myopia. What is Myopia? Myopia is the technical term for nearsightedness, meaning that a person cannot see well at distance...

Have you ever experienced dry eyes? There is a good chance you have or will at some point in your life. Dry eye is a very common issue dealt with in the eye doctor’s office. While dry eye itself is very common it causes are almost limitless. I will try to break it...

What is a CRT lens? Usually when you think about wearing contact lenses, it is during the daytime to correct your vision. Corneal refractive therapy, (also called orthokeratology) is the exact opposite. A contact lens is worn during sleep and removed while awake. The...

In a previous post we mentioned we would be talking about advanced uses of contact lenses. We didn't imagine that it would relate to diabetes! This week researchers from Google announced they have been working on a contact lens that will contain a microchip that can...

Hello readers! Today we are going to share some information about low vision, low vision eye care, and how our eye doctors can help address your low vision needs. To begin with, even though “low vision” or “legally blind” sound like general terms, there are actually...

Have you ever thought about trying contact lenses or wondered if it was even possible? Nearly every person is a candidate to benefit from contact lens wear in some way. In this post we will discuss some of vision correcting options of contact lenses.   Spherical...

There are a lot of decisions to be made once your eye doctor gives you your eye glasses prescription. After picking out your new frame, you’ll need to consider what materials your prescription lens will be made from. Historically, eyeglasses were made of just that,...

A common question encountered by eye doctors is “when is a child ready to wear contact lenses?” The fact is that there is not a specific age at which a child’s eye is ready to handle a contact. Physically, a child’s eyes will tolerate contact lenses just as well as an...

It can be challenging to know how to find the right eye doctor for you. Here are 5 easy tips to help you choose the right eye care specialist: Location! It might help you narrow your selection of potential eye doctors to start by looking close to home. This is...

What you should know about our Hendersonville location! A few months ago, we posted a blog telling you all about our new Hendersonville eye-care location. I just wanted to keep you informed about our projects going on in that neck of the woods! Dr. Durocher and staff...

If you have vision insurance benefits that you haven’t used yet this year, don’t forget to schedule an eye exam before the end of the year; if you don’t use the benefits, you lose them! It’s a great reason to schedule an appointment with your optometrist, whether...

The process of purchasing eyeglasses is often looked at in terms of convenience and cost, which is understandable! However, there is often a misconception about the importance of certain features of glasses. What many people think of as “extras” or unnecessary...

Pediatric Eye Care—When do children need eye exams? The American Optometric Association suggests that children have their first eye exam at 6 months of age. Kids are kept busy with school, sports, clubs, and social lives, so it’s important for parents and caregivers...

Today's spotlight is not actually a disease, but a disorder most often caused by affected genes on the X chromosome. A quick flashback to the magic that was 8th-grade science: a human male receives an X chromosome from mom and a Y chromosome from dad. A human female...

For years women have tried different methods for getting the perfect, full eyelashes. From mascara to false lashes to eyelash growth serums, people have tried it all. Lately, there’s a new craze hitting the eyelash market: lash extensions. Lash extensions are being...

Hello readers! I hope everyone had a safe, happy Fourth of July, full of friends, family, and fireworks! Today I want to point you toward a couple of neat podcasts I found that tackle the topic of color vision. I’ll post a blog in the near future that goes more...