March – Save Your Vision Month
March is celebrated as Save Your Vision Month, an annual observance aimed at raising awareness about eye health and encouraging people to take steps to protect their vision. Your eyes are a precious gift and it is important to take care of them to maintain good vision...
Low Vision – How It Affects Your Daily Life
Low vision is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and the number is expected to rise due to the aging population. As an optometrist, I understand the frustration and challenges that come with low vision. It can impact your daily life, making...
Keep It Salty – Cliff Adventures
Some may think there is more to Maine than lobsters. You are right if you think so too! Cool sprays and salty air misting your face from ocean waves crashing against the cliffs as you hike from forest to high elevation summits to view beautiful coastal...
Keep It Salty – Traveling With Eyewear
I love to get outdoors! Fresh air, exploring new places, and generally a place that gets my heart rate up (physical activity) while bringing it back down (beautiful sunsets.) My husband and I call it, “Keeping it Salty!” Our travels are “salty” because of...
Traveling for the Holidays?
Always make sure to be prepared before you hit the road for the holidays. Follow these tips to ensure you have the best travel experience during the holidays! DO: Double Your Pairs and Pack Your Backup Glasses If you wear glasses, bring two pairs on every trip! ...
How You Can Prevent Diabetic Eye Disease
November is National Diabetes Month in the United States. Diabetes is a growing health concern that affects more than 30 million people across the country, according to a report available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also...
Children’s Vision & Learning Month
August is globally-recognized as Children’s Vision and Learning Month – A back-to-school goal of bringing awareness to parents and educators about the critical link between vision and learning. VisionandLearning.org tells us the visual system is responsible for 75-90%...
Vision Screenings vs Eye Exams – Which is best?
Preparing for back to school is more than just school clothes and supplies. Schools require vision screenings and dental visits. However, vision screenings do not tell the whole story. Your child may ‘pass’ a school vision screening, but still have an...
Children’s Eye Helath and Safety Month
Dr. Ericksen during children's eyewellness exam. August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. It’s a time where we focus on eye-related concerns that impact children and highlight the importance of eye exams for kids of all ages. During Children’s Eye...
July is UV Safety Awareness Month
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, it’s now more important than ever to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. During this month, people who have suffered from UV ray damage and their loved ones are encouraged to...