Contributing blogger Danielle Roberts is co-founder of Boomer Benefits where she and her team help baby boomers navigate their medicare insurance options. She is also a member of the Forbes Finance Council and writes frequently about Medicare, retirement, and personal finance. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), there are no early signs or symptoms for many eye conditions. Because of this, the AOA recommends seniors get an eye exam each year. The most common eye conditions...

  June is just a couple days away and along with celebrating the official beginning of summer, we are celebrating Cataract Awareness Month! In an effort to bring awareness and inform people about cataracts, Prevent Blindness America has designated June as Cataract Awareness Month. According to Prevent Blindness America, cataracts is the leading cause of blindness in the world and it is expected that more than 30 million people will have cataracts by the year 2020. Fortunately, for peo...

Greasy flakes around the eyelashes, eyelids stuck together, swollen eyelids...These are just some of the most common symptoms of the eye condition known as blepharitis. When the eye doctor makes a blepharitis diagnosis, she/he is referring to the eye health condition in the eyes that causes the eyelids to become inflamed. The part of the eyelid that usually becomes inflamed is the area around the eyelashes. The inflammation may cause the eyelashes to become ingrown or even fall out. Blephari...

  Thinking about getting glasses? Here are our Top 5 Reasons for choosing and wearing glasses! Top 5 Reasons for Wearing Glasses Fashion - With  numerous styles, colors, and shapes, eyeglasses are up to date on the latest fashion trends. They are a great accessory to make any outfit fashionable and enhance your facial features. Eye Protection - In today's digital world it is important to properly protect your eyesight in order to ensure that it lasts a lifetime. Glasses not only...

  Whenever your throat starts to hurt or your nose starts to run, you make an appointment with your primary care physicians and take care of the issue. But - what about when it comes to your eyes? In most cases, the eyes are overlooked when it comes to health because they do not show immediate signs or symptoms. In an effort to promote the importance of eye health and getting a yearly eye exam, the National Eye Institute, designated May as the official Healthy Vision Month. In order...

  April is not only Sports Eye Injury Prevention Month, it is also Women's Eye Health Month. It is a known fact that women are more likely than men to develop an eye problem. It is estimated that 2/3 of visually impaired or blind people in the US are women. This fact is due to the fact that women tend to live longer than men and the hormonal fluctuations their bodies experience. That's why it's important to create awareness and stress the importance of good eye health for women. Causes...

  The snow is melting and the sun is starting to shine a bit brighter, which could only mean one thing...Spring has Sprung! With this change in season, comes a change in wardrobe and eyewear. Here at Stanton Optical, we've got you covered when it comes to the latest styles in Spring Eyewear. Here are our top 5 frames for this Spring. Women's Frames Christian of Paris (COP-15-13): The snow is melting, and the sun is shining bright! Keep your eyes protected from the harmful UV ra...

  Flowers are blooming and it's time to dust of your sports gear....Spring is here! April does not only signify warmer weather, but it is also the designated Sports Eye Safety Month by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, there are more than 10,000 of sports and recreational related eye injuries each year. The good news is that 90% of these incidents and injuries can be prevented by purchasing and using protective eye gear. The...

  Are you considering getting contact lenses? Did you know the difference between a contact lens fitting exam and a routine eye exam? If you are considering trading your eyeglasses for contact lenses, it is important to notify your eye doctor when you schedule your next eye exam. This is important because they will need to schedule a contact lens fitting exam, in addition to the routine eye exam. Contact Lens Fitting When it comes to a contact lens exam, the eye doctor will need to...

  Visual Acuity Just like other parts of your body start to change as you age, your eyes begin to deteriorate as well. Checking your vision on a regular basis ensures that your visual acuity is the best it can be. An eye exam can help control the headaches and fatigue caused by having the wrong prescription, and can also help detect computer vision syndrome. Eye Diseases Many of the serious eye conditions that can cause blindness are known to not show any symptoms. These c...