Eye exams and eyewear should be at the top of your list of 2021 resolutions. The new year is full of optimism and opportunity to complete all of the tasks that fell by the wayside during the black hole that was 2020. Along with your resolutions to get more exercise, eat more vegetables, and do more good deeds, we hope you’ve included a few important eye care bullet points on your list! In case you haven’t, Eye Wares has compiled a list of the most important eye health goals you can complete this year to maintain your optical health and happiness!

EYE EXAMS – New Orleans Eye Exam: When Was Your Last Eye Exam?

Eye exams are an important part of your optical health at every life stage. Whether you are young or old, keeping your vision strong and healthy depends upon preventive care and routine screenings. The number of times you schedule an eye exam should be based upon your eye doctor’s recommendation. However, children’s eyes should be checked regularly to monitor vision degeneration or risk for disease. Your eye doctor will make these recommendations based upon your age and the quality of your vision!

Eye Wares offers comprehensive eye exams to evaluate your eye health, as well as your vision. If you have been diligently quarantining this year, you can have peace of mind scheduling an eye exam with the Metairie and Mandeville eye doctors at Eye Wares. Our sterile, socially distanced offices are regularly sanitized for the safety of our staff and customers.  

Eye Disease Symptoms: Reasons to Visit Your Metairie Eye Doctor

If you suspect there is a problem with your vision or eye health, don’t wait until your scheduled exam to make an appointment! The following are a few common eye injury and disease symptoms you may be tempted to ignore until tomorrow:

  • Flashes of Light
  • Redness of the eye
  • Blurry or double vision
  • Eye Pain
  • Floaters (small, floating specks around your vision)
  • Loss of vision
  • Dry eyes

If you have experienced any of these eye symptoms, contact your Eye Wares eye doctor in Metairie or Mandeville to schedule an appointment.

EYE STRAIN – Improve Your Eye Health by Preventing Eye Strain and Blue Light Exposure

2020 was a rough year that involved a lot of quarantined nights at home with either a phone or a television. Either way, unless you are one of the very lucky few who managed to consume less media this year, your poor eyes have spent hours plastered to a bright screen! Resolve to protect your eyes and your vision by adopting healthy screen time habits and investing in protective eyewear.

Tips to Prevent Eye Strain:

  • Limit Screen Time. No one likes to hear this one, but the road to healthy vision starts with giving your eyes a rest. A good rule to remember is the 20-20-20 rule. Take a break from your screen every 20 minutes by looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. 
  • Dim the Lights. With the use of lamps, overhead lighting, and screens, our eyes are under a constant barrage of light. When using the computer, take a moment to dim the lights to put less stress on your eyes.
  • Pick the Right Eyewear. The most important thing you can do to prevent eye strain is to make sure you are wearing the right eyewear. This tip goes beyond prescription. Your optometrist can help you find the perfect lens coatings and tints to improve your eye health.
  • Blue Light Prevention. Eye Wares employs the latest blue-light blocking technology in select lenses. These glasses are developed with “spectrum control” technology, which absorbs the blue light, rather than allowing it to shine directly into your defenseless retinas.

EYEWEAR – Metairie Eyewear: New Year, New You! New Frames and Sunglasses to Match Your Personality

If your New Year’s resolution had anything to do with jazzing up your style and vision, Eye Wares has the premium New Orleans eyewear for you! Eye Wares in Metairie and Mandeville carries a stunning selection of the latest designs in eyewear fashion, many of which are only sold at Eye Wares.

This year, our resolution was to offer more designer brands to our customers, so you can always find the perfect frame to match your personal style. The following are some of the most recent eyeglasses and sunglasses to enter our inventory:

  • Masunaga: Since 1905
  • Mykita
  • Orgreen
  • Fiction
  • Lindberg

Visit the Metairie and Mandeville Eye Doctors at Eye Wares Today!

At Eye Wares Metairie and Mandeville, our mission is to make you feel confident in your vision and your appearance! Our optometrists and advanced lens technology guarantee you the clearest, healthiest vision. Eye Wares fashionable frames will give you the confidence to show off your new eyeglasses or sunglasses in style. We welcome you to visit either our Eye Wares Old Metairie location or our Mandeville location to browse our extensive selection of designer frames!