Dry eyes happen when your body doesn’t produce enough tears or moisture for your eyes. The sensation can feel very unpleasant and in some occasions it can affect a person’s vision. Americans are being diagnosed with dry eye disease in record numbers today and everyday tasks at work and school can be harder if you […]
What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
When was the last time you had an eye exam? If you’re thinking, “My eyesight’s fine, I don’t need to see my optometrist”—think again. Many people underestimate the power of a simple eye check-up. Your eyes are more than just your window to the world, they’re your doctor’s window to your overall health. Regular eye […]
How Often Should My Child Have an Eye Exam?
Your children are an invaluable treasure and their health is of critical importance. We also understand that addressing concerns about your child’s eyesight can sometimes be overwhelming. When should they have their first eye exam? How frequently? What if they might need treatment sooner? It’s a lot of questions—and we’re here to support you in […]
APRIL 27, 2021
Whew! It’s been an unusual past year. Many of you have already been working from home or maybe are adjusting to a new hybrid work approach. Others have school virtually and are now spending more time on screens. What most people can say is that they are on screens more hours in a day than […]
MAY 15, 2020
Welcome Back! We are excited to serve you again! For the past few weeks, we have been training our staff and doctors on new protocols and procedures, as well as doing a soft opening to make sure that we are ready to open up again to see you! We have made some changes to keep you and […]
MARCH 19, 2020
Greetings, I hope you have been able to stay safe and healthy! We wanted to update you as this crisis continues. During the last 6 weeks, we have been taking care of emergency patients and helping those that need contact lenses, broken glasses or other issues that we can take care of by emailing or […]
MARCH 16, 2020
We want to inform you of the actions we’re taking to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 at Verona Vision Care. We are taking extra precautions to strictly maintain the high standards of cleanliness at Verona Vision Care, and we are following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (see infographic below). Although cleanliness […]
MARCH 2, 2020
March is Eye Workplace Wellness and Safety Month It’s already March of 2020 and this month is Eye Workplace Wellness and Safety Month. Now, most of us think of eye safety as wearing safety glasses if we are working around flying objects and making sure that we have good sun protection if we are working […]
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
February is Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Month! Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss for people 60 and older. The macula is an area in the back of the eye. It is a part of the retina which lines the inside of the eye. The macula is responsible for detailed vision and color vision. […]
JANUARY 16, 2020
Glaucoma awareness month is January. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve of the eye. As you can see in the picture, the front of the eye is on the left and the optic nerve comes out of the back and sends images back to the brain. When there is damage […]