Apr 20, 2023
We've been having telephone issues, please accept our apologies! Progressive Vision Center recently made a phone system conversion. Many recent calls were being answered and...
Apr 20, 2023
Migraine Awareness Month: An ocular migraine is any migraine headache that involves a visual disturbance such as flashes of light, seeing stars or zigzags or...
Apr 20, 2023
Healthy eyes and good vision are essential for your child’s growth and development. In fact, learning is 80% visual, which means a child’s success in...
Apr 20, 2023
An online eye test may seem like a convenient way to check your vision or get an eyeglass prescription but beware, these tests aren’t all...
Apr 20, 2023
What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050,...
Apr 20, 2023
Screen Time Pros and Cons Whether it is homework, email, gaming, chatting with friends, searching the web or watching Youtube, kids these days seem to...
Apr 20, 2023
Nerf Guns: Popular, Projectile... Safe? With the newest Nerf guns and blasters reigning at the top of lists for the most popular toys this holiday season,...
Apr 20, 2023
Most of us have the basics: bleach, oven cleaner, air freshener, furniture polish, and window spray. Did you know that chemicals found in these kinds...
Apr 20, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA; in Canada, Mental Health week is May 6th to 12th. Since 1949, it has been observed...
Apr 20, 2023
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month in the USA and Canada, a time when those living with the disorder, their family members, friends, and community come...
Apr 20, 2023
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, it’s now more important than ever to protect...
Apr 20, 2023
Is your eye doctor's appointment coming up? Are you worried about going to the eye clinic during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Rest assured, keeping...
Apr 20, 2023
Mosquito bites are annoying but on the eyelid they can be particularly uncomfortable and even impact your vision. Find out what you can do to...
Apr 20, 2023
As coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world, health professionals are demanding that people limit their personal risk of contracting the virus by thoroughly washing their...
Apr 20, 2023
Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that can cover a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health. Tele-medicine delivers medical...
Apr 20, 2023
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we have been going above and beyond to ensure that people are receiving emergency eye care. If you're having an eye...
Apr 20, 2023
An online eye exam is an automated and interactive vision test that claims to measure mainly visual acuity. It may seem like a convenient way...
Apr 20, 2023
Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially sight-threatening condition caused by high blood sugar levels in diabetics. Fortunately, your eye doctor can advise on how to manage...
Apr 20, 2023
The older one gets, the more the eye changes and the higher the risk of developing sight-threatening conditions. Learn about why middle-aged people need reading...
Apr 20, 2023
Eye herpes can cause several uncomfortable symptoms and recurring flare-ups. In extreme cases, it can lead to blindness. Discover how your eye doctor can help.
Apr 20, 2023
More and more children are being diagnosed with myopia, a common refractive error associated with developing serious eye diseases later in life, such as macular...
Apr 20, 2023
Eye care is just as important for children as it is for adults. The sooner you teach your children how to care for their eyes,...
Apr 20, 2023
Creating healthy living habits is a great way to preserve your vision throughout your lifetime. These can help keep your eyes healthy and your vision...
Apr 20, 2023
Your children's vision is their primary window into the world around them. Keeping their eyesight healthy is an important part of allowing them to experience...
Apr 20, 2023
An eyelid twitch can develop for a number of reasons, and most of the time it’s not a cause for concern. Find out what may...
Apr 20, 2023
There are many reasons why your eyes may feel itchy and sore. However, new research suggests that these symptoms can also be linked to COVID-19.
Apr 20, 2023
Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss. Here are 6 ways to help lower your risk of developing this sight-threatening condition.
Mar 19, 2023
Did you know that your eyes are often the first line of defense when it comes to detecting and treating many common systemic diseases and...
Feb 28, 2023
The struggle against dry eye every winter is real. Fortunately there are eye treatments and home remedies to relieve symptoms.
Feb 26, 2023
Having an autoimmune disease like Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can affect your tear production and eye health.