Tired of swimming without sight? Harvard Square Eye Care is here to help. Whether you want to explore underwater ocean life or navigate a crowded lap lane, our comfortable and durable prescription goggles will elevate your swimming experience. Intentional Design Harvard Square Eye Care offers goggles that are designed to accommodate virtually any prescription strength. […]
Glaucoma is a disease that gradually damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, according to the National Institute of Health. Nicknamed “the silent thief of sight”, Glaucoma does not present many symptoms early on. Routine eye exams […]
Learn about dry eye and how Harvard Square Eye Care can help! Dry eye occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Tear production decreases with age, so older adults are more prone to dry eye. But, allergies, dry climates, and excessive screen time – which seem […]
There are a few essential features to look for in swim goggles: secure fit with no leakage, comfort, and ability to see clearly. For those who normally wear prescription glasses, prescription swim goggles are recommended. Prescription goggles are often available in adult and junior sizes. Leeder® and Liberty Sport swim goggles offer exceptional fit, comfort […]
As summer calls us to the great outdoors and water sports become a popular way to beat the heat, it is essential to remember that protecting our eyes should be a top priority. A good pair of sunglasses is critical to protect your eyes from prolonged exposure to sun and wind. Health Risks to Unprotected […]
At the range and on the course, precision and accuracy are of utmost importance. The right pair of sunglasses can significantly enhance your golf performance. Harvard Square Eye Care can help you protect your eyes from harmful UV rays while optimizing your contrast sensitivity with the lens color you need. Contrast SensitivityContrast sensitivity plays a […]
For the Tennis Players out there! The most desirable lens color for tennis is a Rose-based lens because it helps to contrast the green courts with the yellow tennis balls. On very bright days on the court, select a Ruby Bronze base with 17% light transmission. Fire Iridium is another good option. Fire Iridium’s orange […]
The normal eye is filled with a fluid called the aqueous humor, contained at a pressure of around 10-21 mm of Hg. The most important thing to understand about glaucoma is that it results from an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). Most of the time, even when the patient has a high IOP the patient […]
Hordeolum Hordeola also referred to as a Stye, are similar to chalazia in that they are also swellings that appear on the eyelid, often related to the meibomian glands, which lubricate the eyes. Hordeola are different, however, in that they are infectious. Often they are cause by a staphylococcal infection. They appear spontaneously, much like […]
What is Pink Eye? Conjunctivitis is the inflammation or irritation of the conjunctiva, the clear mucous membrane that envelopes the rest of the eye. When the conjunctiva is inflamed it turns the eye pink since it holds all of the eye’s blood vessels, nicknaming the condition “pink eye”. Pink eye is common in daycares, schools, […]