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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Stop Glaucoma from Stealing Your Vision with an Eye Exam

Glaucoma, often known as the silent thief of sight, can cause irreversible vision loss if left undetected. This article covers the importance of regular eye exams for early detection and highlights risk factors like age, family history, and certain health conditions. It also explains how treatments such as eye drops, laser therapy, and surgery can help slow glaucoma’s progression.

Make the Most of Your Vision Benefits This Holiday Season

This blog explores the importance of using your vision benefits before they expire at the end of the year and shares how clear vision can enhance your holiday season. The blog also highlights the range of services available at our practice in Cockeysville, MD. Learn how our team can help you update your prescription, find stylish new eyewear, and ensure your eyes are healthy—just in time for the holidays.

Understanding How Diabetes Impacts Vision Health

Diabetes is a chronic condition that can significantly affect eye health, even leading to vision loss. Understanding the connection between diabetes and eye health empowers patients to take preventive steps to protect their sight. At Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare, we prioritize early detection and personalized care for patients at risk...

How to Manage Dry Eye During Fall Allergy Season

This article explores how to manage dry eye symptoms during the fall allergy season with practical tips. It also offers home remedies, over-the-counter solutions, and guidance on when to seek professional help.

The Link Between Medical Conditions and Eye Health

This article explores how chronic medical conditions can affect your eye health and highlights the importance of collaboration between primary care physicians and eye doctors to provide comprehensive care. We offer co-management services to safeguard your vision, ensuring your eye care is integrated with your overall health management.

Active Bodies, Healthy Eyes: The Link Between Exercise & Vision

Physical activity is not only vital for overall health but also plays a key role in supporting children’s eye health. Explore the link between exercise and vision and discover fun activities that help keep your child's eyes strong and healthy.

Protect Your Eyes: UV Protection and Stylish Sunglasses

This blog post emphasizes the importance of UV protection for all ages and showcases the variety of stylish sunglasses available at our optical practice. Highlighting brands like Flexon, Tura, and Dolabany, Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare caters to individual tastes and face shapes.

Tackling Spring-Time Eye Allergies: Causes and Relief

Spring-time eye allergies, characterized by itchiness, watering, and redness of the eyes, are triggered by pollen from trees, grass, and weeds. Our eye care team discusses the causes of these allergies and provides practical advice on how to limit exposure and manage symptoms, ensuring that individuals of all ages can enjoy the season with minimal discomfort.

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

This blog explores the symptoms of dry eye syndrome, its causes, and the importance of treatment, highlighting how Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare can help.

Winter Sunglasses Essentials in Cockeysville

Protecting your eyes in winter is vital, even in Cockeysville. Browse our wide selection of winter sunglasses to protect your eyes in style.

Understanding Dry Eye Syndrome with Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare

Discover the key to relieving Dry Eye Syndrome with Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare's latest blog. Explore expert insights, easy treatments, and proactive care tips for optimal eye health.

The Difference Between Polarized and Non-Polarized Sunglasses

Choosing the right sunglasses can be overwhelming. We explore polarized vs. non-polarized sunglasses to help you decide which is best for you.

Is Autoimmune Disease Behind Your Dry Eye Symptoms?

Autoimmune diseases may lead to dry eye symptoms due to inflammation of the tear glands.

Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare to schedule your appointment.

8 Tips To Help You Improve Your Vision Naturally

Here are 8 tips to help you improve your vision naturally. For all of your eye care needs, Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare in Cockeysville is here for you.

What’s Hot in Eyewear This Winter

Here’s what’s trending in eyewear this winter 2022. For all of your eyewear and contact lens needs, Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare in Cockeysville is here for you.

7 Eye Care Tips for the Holiday Season

Your eye experts at Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!

3 Reasons to Use Your Vision Benefits By the End of 2022

Vision insurance benefits can save you a lot of money on eye care, but only if you use them before they expire at the end of the year. This way, you’ll be able to stay on top of your eye health and address any vision problems you may be experiencing.

Study Finds Half of Childhood Blindness Cases Could Have Been Prevented

A new study on blindness in children found that blindness could have been prevented in half the cases.

4 Ways To Maximize Your Vision Benefits Before 2023

Not sure how to use your vision benefits before they expire? Here are 4 tips to help you get the most out of your 2022 vision plan.

Natural Remedies to Relieve Dry Eyes

Are you experiencing dry eyes? It may surprise you to learn that maqui berries, nuts and even caffeinated coffee can naturally help relieve some dry eye symptoms? At Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare, we believe that patients can benefit from a multifaceted approach to treating dry eye syndrome (DES) that includes both conventional treatments and healthy lifestyle changes.

Wear Contact Lenses? Here’s How to Avoid Eye Infections

Although contact lenses are a convenient and comfortable alternative to eyeglasses, you can increase your risk of eye infections if you don't follow your eye doctor's care and maintainance instructions. Continue reading to find out how to avoid eye infections.

Only 50% Of Parents Recognize The Dangers of Screen Time

How much do you know about the consequences of excessive screen time on your kids’ eyes? Read on to learn what science has to say, and how Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare can help

Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.

Why You Should Get Custom-Made Reading Glasses

If you’ve got age-related farsightedness (presbyopia), you might be tempted to buy a pair of over-the-counter (OTC) reading glasses. While OTC readers are cheap and easy to find, they’re no substitute for custom-made prescription reading glasses created with your specific visual needs in mind. At Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare, we take care of all of your eye care needs.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – How Treatment Can Affect Your Vision

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate survivors as we alert patients to the potential effects of treatment on their eyes and vision.

How Does Blue Light Impact Your Sleep?

Do you look at digital screens during the course of your day? If you do, you’re being exposed to blue light rays. The best way to protect yourself from any harmful side effects is to wear blue light glasses.

Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare can help!

What Does Lack of Sleep Do to Your Eyes?

While we all know that we should get a good-night’s rest, you may not know how important it is for your eye health! Read on to find out how you can take the proper steps to keep your eyes healthy.

Is It Okay To Wear Expired Contact Lenses?

Did you know that contact lenses can expire? Well, they can. Wearing contacts past their expiration date - or longer than their prescribed time - can harm your vision. To schedule a contact lens exam, call Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare in Cockeysville today.

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.

Back To School: 3 Ways Your Child Can Avoid Digital Eye Strain | Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare

With the new school year starting, digital eye strain is a real concern for many kids. Fortunately, Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare in Cockeysville is here to help!

Are Your Child’s Eyes Ready For The New School Year?

Here’s why every child should visit an optometrist for an eye exam before the start of the new school year. And if your child has myopia (nearsightedness), we’ll explain what can be done to ensure your child’s eyes remain healthy.

5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.

How Hot Weather Affects Your Contact Lenses

Worried about how summer weather affects your contact lenses? Don’t be! Just follow these simple guidelines to keep your eyes safe and healthy in warm weather.

4 Eye Conditions Linked To Sun Exposure

Before you head outdoors, grab your UV-blocking sunglasses and sun hat to protect your eyes from these 4 eye conditions.

Start The Year Right With A Pediatric Eye Exam

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.

What Lens Color Is Best For Sunglasses?

In the market for stylish new shades but aren’t sure which lens tint to choose? We’re here to help.

5 Reasons We Love Photochromic Lenses

Tired of switching between regular glasses and sunglasses? Photochromic lenses darken when you’re outside and lighten when you’re indoors—all the while providing full UV protection. Here are 5 reasons why we at Cockeysville Opticians and Eyecare love photochromic lenses.

Why You Should Avoid Online Eye Tests

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 to evaluate your vision or get an eyeglass or contact lens prescription, as these tests can be administered using your computer, tablet, or smartphone from...