Myopia Awareness Week

myopia awareness week

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a problem that impacts many people globally. This common eye condition makes distant objects appear blurry and is caused by the cornea being curved, which impacts how the retina reflects light.

How Eye Health Changes As You Age

How eye health changes as you age

No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to focus on ways you can safeguard your vision. Doing so will enable you to maintain your independence and continue to enjoy all the benefits that clear vision brings—day in and day out, year after year.

The Benefits of Regular Eye Exams

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From reading to driving, our eyes play a crucial role in our daily lives. To keep your vision sharp and healthy, it’s important to take care of your eyes—and that means getting regular eye exams. Let’s dive into why eye exams are important for your vision and the overall health of your eyes.

5 Simple Habits for Healthy Eyes

Five simple habits for healthy eyes

Taking care of your eyes is an important part of maintaining overall health. It’s not always easy to remember to take the necessary steps to protect your vision but implementing a few simple habits into your daily routine can help keep your eyes healthy and functioning optimally. Let’s take a look at some easy ways you
can ensure healthy eyes.

How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes

How blue lights affect your eyes

With the increasing use of digital devices, it's more important than ever to understand the effects that blue light can have on your vision. This form of light is emitted from many electronic devices, including phones and computers, and has been linked to a range of eye-related issues. Let's take a closer look at what blue light is, how it affects your eyesight, and how you can protect yourself.

3 Ways To Relieve Dry Eyes

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If you wake up in the morning feeling like your eyes have spent the night in the desert, or your eyes are itchy, dry, red and irritated all day long, you may have dry eye syndrome (DES).

Myopia and Contact Lenses

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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common eye condition that causes a person to be unable to see objects clearly from a distance. This condition affects an estimated 30% of the world population today, and that number is projected to grow to as much as 50% by 2050.

Chris Childress

Store Manager

Chris Childress is the manager of Seaview Optical, a locally-owned company that has been providing quality eye care for over 30 years. Chris was born and raised in South Florida. He studied Political Science and International Relations at the University of Florida. Chris has been a part of the Seaview Optical family for over 20 years, as his sister was the store manager for 17 years before he took over as manager 8 years ago. Chris is an excellent leader who adores his hometown and takes special interest in the quality of life of the community.

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