By Dr. Nadine Shelton LOCH Effects Eyewear: a Canadian enviro eyewear company Twin brothers Tim and Dan are the founders of Loch Effects Eyewear, an environmentally and stylish focused Canadian company that uses upcycled materials for their creations. Loch eyewear uses 500 year old aged timbers that have rested at the bottom of the Great Lakes until now. These logs … Read More
Red Eyes and How to Manage Them
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Red Eyes A common concern accompanied by a wide range of causes are the development of red eyes. There are many reasons why people develop red eyes. Depending on the person, the appearance of red eye can look like thin red lines, a larger pink area or a bright red spot. It’s important to recognize … Read More
Back to School; Youth Eye Health & COVID-19
Dr. Nadine Shelton Back to school and Maintaining Youth Eye Health & COVID-19 We all are settling in to our new routines, however our youth continue to grow and back to school eye exams should be top of mind. Whether in class or more home school, the eyes of our youth continue to change as they grow. With distance learning … Read More
Paulino Spectacles: The art of handcrafted eye wear from Portugal
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Paulino Spectacles The brands we showcase at our optical, like Paulino Spectacles reflect who we are. Family owned, quality, small scale, unique and inspired by travel. Ramiro Paulino is the owner, designer and third generation eyewear family member who is committed to fine craftsmanship and style. The brand had its start in the 1930’s with Bernardo … Read More
COVID-19, Your Health & Eye Care
Dr. Nadine Shelton COVID-19 and your Eyes A virus, like COVID-19 will enter the body via a mucus membrane, which means through your nose, mouth and eyes. This is why it is important to wash your hands using proper hand washing techniques. Scrub your hands for 20 seconds with a good lather of soap and make sure the soap goes … Read More
Eye Catching Nuptials
By Dr. Nadine Shelton You wear glasses – Make your wedding dress and eye wear easy on your eyes Be glamorous. Be Bold. Whether you wear glasses or not, wow all around you with a perfect frame that fits you from head to toe. It’s your big day! As I see it, most who wear glasses without hesitation, despite the … Read More