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Warm Holiday Greetings from Benjamin Optical

Whether you need an eye exam, updated eyewear, or contact lens refills, our team is here to help you check those important tasks off your to-do list before year-end.

2024 Vision Check: Optimizing Your Year-End Insurance Benefits

Unlock the full potential of your 2024 insurance benefits before year-end. Read our guide on navigating your insurance plans and maximize your coverage for the whole family.

Top Tips to Protect Your Eyes from UV Damage

This blog provides valuable advice on protecting your eyes from UV damage, with practical tips and insights into the importance of UV protection for maintaining long-term eye health.

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams

Discover the significance of regular eye exams for all ages at Benjamin Optical. Learn how eye exams can detect and manage eye and health conditions early. Book your comprehensive eye exam with us today for optimal eye health.

Allergies and Your Vision: What You Need To Know

This blog discusses the impact of allergies on vision, covering symptoms, treatments, and tips for managing eye allergies and dry eye syndrome.

Protect Your Child’s Vision: Proactive Strategies for Managing Myopia

This blog provides essential tips for parents on managing myopia in children, emphasizing prevention, creating a supportive environment, and the importance of professional care.

Navigating Dry Eye Syndrome in the Digital Age: A Closer Look at Modern Eye Strain

Dry eye syndrome has become a common affliction in the digital age, marked by symptoms like dryness, burning, and blurred vision due to prolonged screen use. Explore this condition's impact on daily life and practical strategies for relief.

Navigating Dry Eye Syndrome in the Digital Age: A Closer Look at Modern Eye Strain

Dry eye syndrome has become a common affliction in the digital age, marked by symptoms like dryness, burning, and blurred vision due to prolonged screen use. Explore this condition's impact on daily life and practical strategies for relief.

How Quickly Can Pink Eye Spread?

You already know that pink eye is contagious, but how quickly can it make its way to other people? Find out here.

Understanding the Difference Between Nearsighted and Farsighted

It can be a little confusing to understand what’s going on with your eyes, at least at first. Here’s a quick and easy guide to the difference between nearsighted and farsighted vision.

Can Anyone Wear Contact Lenses?

Contact lenses can give you more versatility in your day — but are they right for your eyes? Learn who can wear contact lenses in this quick guide.

My Child Tilts Their Head to See: What Does This Mean?

Have you noticed that your child has certain behaviors that seem like an effort to see better? Here, we explore the reasons behind head tilting so you can know when your child might need eye care.

5 Common Causes of Blurry Vision

A lot of things can cause blurry vision, but they’re all treatable. To find out what might be causing your vision troubles, let’s look at five of the most common causes.

Does Pink Eye Go Away on Its Own?

While pink eye usually heals on its own, it can take a while. Learn what to expect based on the different types of pink eye — and your options for shortening your recovery time — here.

Take These Steps Immediately if You Have an Eye Injury

Whether you got something in your eye or it got hit, acting fast can make all the difference. Here’s what to do right after an eye injury to protect your vision.

How Do Contact Lenses Work?

If you don’t have 20/20 vision, you’re probably glad you live in a time when it’s easy to get the corrective lenses you need. And we’ve come a long way from the fragile eyeglass frames of old. Contact lenses can help you see perfectly clearly no matter what you’re doing,...

Could Your Upper Respiratory Symptoms Be Related to Pink Eye?

Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, affects around three million Americans each year. Although it’s an eye infection, this condition can cause upper respiratory symptoms. Read on to learn more.

Colorblind? Check Out the High-Tech Glasses That Help You See Colors

Being colorblind not only affects your ability to recognize colors, but it can also make simple tasks, like matching your clothes, frustrating. If you or a loved one is colorblind, these high-tech glasses can improve your color perception.

7 Signs You Might Have Cataracts

Once you reach the age of 40, your risk of joining the 24 million Americans with cataracts increases. Fully half of the population develops cataracts by age 75. There are signs and symptoms that could let you know you’re affected.

Myths and Facts About Pink Eye

So, you woke up with a sore, inflamed, red eye that looks as bad as it feels. Or worse — your kid did. You immediately think pink eye, and then instantly panic because you believe all the myths you’ve ever heard. Learn the truth and relax.

5 Common Causes and Remedies for Red Eyes

If you’re suffering from red eyes, you may be wondering what you did to cause it and what you can do to send your red eye packing. Read on to learn five common causes of red eye and steps you can take to treat it!

Avoid These Bad Contact Lens Habits to Prevent Eye Infections

Do you take good care of your contacts? Did you know doing so helps prevent eye infections? Make sure to avoid these bad habits in order to protect both your lenses and your eyes.