How to Avoid Digital-Related Eye Strain
Digital-related eye strain affects people of all ages. Considering the long hours we spend every day using digital devices, it’s no wonder more people are complaining of eye strain. Digital eye strain can make eyes blurry and cause them to feel achy and tired. Other symptoms include ...
HSA and FSA End of the Year Spending
As 2021 draws to a close we offer this reminder to patients who have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) to take full advantage of the 2021 vision care coverage. To make the most of available coverage before the year ends, consider ...
Does Having Cataract Surgery Make Macular Degeneration Worse?
In patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the development of cataracts can only complicate already challenged vision. The question becomes, does having cataract surgery to restore some clear vision if you already have macular degeneration make sense? The answer is probably yes ... but there are some ...
Nearsightedness is on the Rise – What You Need to Know
Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world’s population may be nearsighted by the year 2050. That means much more than simply more people needing glasses. It means a lot of kids today are ...
Avoid Scary Eye Infections This Halloween
To avoid a real-life Halloween horror story – going blind because of a costume accessory – the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning the public against wearing costume contact lenses purchased without a prescription. These illegally sold cosmetic lenses may not be sterile and can cause a ...
Barth Vision & Optical, proud sponsor of this year’s Healdsburg Crush
Barth Vision & Optical is proud to announce they will be a Double Magnum sponsor of the Healdsburg Crush, Pouring on the Plaza, happening on Sunday Oct. 17th. Healdsburg Crush offers an afternoon of wine tasting in the beautiful town of Healdsburg, California. Attendees get the opportunity ...