Age Related Macular Degeneration

Age Related Macular Degeneration February is Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD is the leading cause of blindness for Americans over 50. Read this blog post to read more about this eye disease. WHAT IS AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION? AMD is a condition in which the back of the eye (retina) is disrupted […]

Children’s Eye Exams

Children’s Eye Exams August is children’s eye health and safety month. This blog answers general questions regarding kids’ eye exams. WHEN SHOULD A CHILD HAVE HIS FIRST EYE EXAM? Dr. Copeland and the American Optometric Association recommend scheduling a baby’s first eye exam between 6-12 months of age. Dr. Copeland participates in the InfantSEE program […]

Transition Light Intelligence Glasses

Transition Light Intelligence Glasses Big things are happening in the optical industry! This July Essilor expanded its Transitions lens portfolio. New Transitions Signature Style Colors include: amber, emerald, sapphire, and amethyst.  And if a color change wasn’t enough, your glasses can now become mirrored!  New Transitions XTRActive Style Mirrors include: gold, silver, pink, red, green, and […]

Cataracts​

Cataracts JUNE IS CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH Although most of my patients are surprised when I tell them they have a cataract, cataracts are very common and part of the natural aging process.     WHAT IS A CATARACT? A cataract is the natural clouding of the lens inside your eye. This cloudy lens makes vision […]

Why Invest in Quality Sunglasses?​

Why Invest in Quality Sunglasses? BEST UV PROTECTION AND CLEAREST VISION “You get what you pay for” couldn’t be truer when it comes to eyewear.  If you want the best ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection and clearest vision through your lenses, you need to purchase quality sunglasses.      UV RADIATION AND YOUR EYES Wearing sunglasses […]