The Quick Answer “One size fits all” lenses don’t fit everyone. A loose, thick, low-oxygen lens can scratch the eye and open the door to infection, corneal ulcers, and scarring…
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Since COVID, fewer people are keeping up with annual checkups. Maybe the pandemic left a lingering wariness of doctor’s offices, or maybe patients simply got tired of hearing bad news.…
Most basic eye tests only check for nearsightedness. Even the standard 20/20 screening simply measures how well someone reads letters from a set distance. It doesn’t test for farsightedness or…
What do customers experiment with the least in the eye world? Polarized and tinted sunglasses. Most people expect sunglasses to be gray or brown. Maybe black if they want something…
If you live in Frisco, you already know allergy season does not politely stay in one season. One week your eyes feel fine. The next, they’re red, watery, itchy, burning,…
People often struggle with deciding between contacts and glasses, and this is a hard question to answer without understanding a person’s vision goals and without knowing their prescription. Let me…
Reasons for Burning Eyes in the Winter February is commonly the coldest month of the year. If you notice your eyes are burning, there could be several causes. In February,…
What Are Common Ways to Treat Winter Eye Allergies? With the dry winter months and high juniper allergens, you might need to change your winter habits to accommodate these environmental…
At Avant-Garde Optometry, innovation isn’t about chasing trends; it’s about finding better ways to care for patients, communicate important health messages, and stay ahead of changes that can impact long-term…
Prolonged screen time commonly causes eyestrain and dry eye. Because the vast majority of the population is glued to the screen, there are many phone applications designed to track time…
