Blue light and your eyes
Optometrist Dr. Amy Bakelaar describes why it is important to protect your eyes from damage from blue light. It can cause computer eye strain, ocular health issues and even affect your sleep.
Why it’s important to have your child’s eyes checked before going back to school
Up to 80 percent of learning is through our vision. Our optometrists recommend that you put eye exams on your back-to-school check list. Good vision is essential for your kids to do well in the classroom.
Blue light protection for your child - how to protect their eyes
What do you do about protecting your kids' eyes from blue light damage? Our optometrist, Dr. Amy Bakelaar, describes how you can protect their eyes even if they don't need prescription glasses.
Sunglasses are even more important when the sun is low on the horizon
Don't pack up your sunglasses with your summer clothes! In the fall and winter the sunlight is at a lower angle and can shine directly in your eyes. Get sunglasses with polarized lenses and maximum UV coverage and you've got your eyes protected all year long.
How your donated glasses can change somebody’s life - World Sight Day
Wondering what to do with your old glasses? Donate them! Dr. Amy Bakelaar has been around the world working to provide free eye exams and glasses to people in need. Your donated glasses can change lives more than you ever imagined.
Taking care of your eyes during Halloween season can be tricky!
Costume contact lenses, Halloween masks and makeup can cause eye problems. Be careful when using these products around Halloween so you don't get tricked into an eye infection!
Dr. Amy Bakelaar and Dr. Ross McKenzie travel to a national optometry conference to discover the latest in vision technology and upcoming fashion trends in eyewear and sunglasses.
