by Concord Eye Care Center | Sep 19, 2016 | Optical News
It’s Football Season Again! Football season opens more discussions about concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) but they are not isolated to football – soccer and field hockey are also sports with risks for head injuries. In fact, cheerleaders have the fifth...
by Concord Eye Care Center | Aug 23, 2016 | Optical News
Back-to-school time is upon us and while many students’ lists include backpacks, rulers, and new shoes, there’s one more thing parents need on their back-to-school checklist – a comprehensive eye health and vision exam for their student. Studies show that as much as...
by Concord Eye Care Center | Aug 12, 2016 | Optical News
The school year is almost here! As kids prepare to work their brains, keep in mind that being a student also places great demand on their eyes. Time for an Eye Exam It’s always a good idea to have your student’s eyes checked at the start of a new school year. As much...
by Concord Eye Care Center | Jul 22, 2016 | Optical News
Early eye examinations are crucial to make sure children have normal, healthy vision so they can perform better at schoolwork or play.Students may give up on their classwork rather than admit they can’t see what their teacher is writing on the board. This seemingly...
by Concord Eye Care Center | Jul 5, 2016 | Optical News
In addition to having lenses that block 100 percent of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays and a significant amount of potentially harmful blue light, children’s sunglasses should also have these features: Impact-resistant lenses.The best lenses for...
by Concord Eye Care Center | Jun 22, 2016 | Optical News
Most of us look forward to summer but hot weather can be dangerous, particularly to adults over 60. A University of Chicago Medical Center study found that 40% of heat-related fatalities in the U.S. were among people over 65. There are several reasons why boomers and...