Classic Vision Care Blog

If your eyes are unable to properly produce tears, or at least produce tears of a suitable consistency, you have a medical condition called Dry Eye. Sufferers may experience burning or stinging sensations or may even feel like there is a foreign body in their eye when...

You have probably had an eye infection at some point in your life; they are not uncommon during cold and flu season. These infections are caused by the invasion of bacteria, fungi, and viruses to all the parts of the eyeball or surrounding areas. It’s a miserable...

Do you find yourself squinting to see better? If you also suffer from headaches or have trouble reading at a distance or close-up, it may be time for an eye exam. Our talented and experienced optometrists, Mital Patel, OD, Mark Machen, OD, and Ashley Swalla, OD,...

  It’s possible that you could have glaucoma and not even know it. Of the approximately 3 million people who have glaucoma, over half don’t even know it. If you’re over 40, you’ll want to get your eyes checked annually to catch any early signs of the...

It’s important for your confidence and sense of self to choose just the right pair of frames for your glasses – you want them to look right for your face and express your personality. We generally leave the lenses to the optician and focus all our attention on those...

If you wear or are considering wearing contact lenses, you want the experience to be great. There are many reasons why people choose contact lenses or glasses, and convenience is often at the top of the list. However, if dry eyes result from wearing them, they won’t...

You’re busy. We get it! With all the responsibilities in life, from caring for families, pets, and homes to your work and personal life, we understand that often there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in your day. Asking you to get an eye exam just adds one more...

Wearing glasses and contacts is very common. Millions of people deal with near-sightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and many other issues. This makes regular eye exams pretty routine. But, sometimes you need a more in-depth exam. That's where comprehensive eye...

If you wear glasses, then you know that your frames are one of the first things people notice. Your glasses tell others about your style and how you see yourself (no pun intended). So, naturally, you want to make sure that your frames not only fit you and feel good,...

Allergy symptoms make many many of us miserable, with sneezing and a runny nose to itchy, red, swollen and watery eyes being just a few of the physical issues that will cause us to suffer. In some cases, those eye allergies can play a role in conjunctivitis, or pink...

Dull pain behind the eyes is a common complaint. It can feel very much like a deep headache and can be very concerning. If you are experiencing this kind of pain, letting your eye doctor know right away will be very important so that he or she can begin their...

  If you grew up listening to your parents tell you to move away from the TV screen because you’ll ruin your eyes, you probably rolled them in response. The fact is, prolonged screen time can have an effect on your eyes if you aren’t careful. The good news is...