• How to Protect Your Eyes During Summer

    Putting on sunscreen might protect our skin during the long days of summer, but are we properly protecting our eyes from sunlight reflecting off sand and water? The more time we spend outdoors, the more we expose our eyes to bright sunlight, particularly UV…

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  • Is Pink Eye Contagious?

    Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is the inflammation of the membrane lining the eye, caused by a bacterial or viral infection or by an allergic reaction. Symptoms include discharge, tearing, eye pain, redness, blurred vision and sensitivity to light. While allergic…

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  • How Smoking Harms Your Vision

    With adverse health effects like heart disease and cancer, smoking is the single largest cause of disease and premature death in the U.S. The danger to the eyes may be less well known, but no less debilitating. Smoking increases the risk for developing a variety…

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  • Choosing the Right Eyeglasses for Your Face Shape

    There are many factors to consider when buying a new pair of eyeglasses, including style, shape, size and color. Harvey Moscot, owner of optical brand MOSCOT, recommends the following general tips: Contrast: Choose glasses that contrast the shape of your face….

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