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At Avant Eyes Optometry, we are passionate about patient education. We believe that you are your own best advocate when empowered with knowledge and answers to your curiosities about eye care. And we have those answers! We will share her knowledge on topics such as medical eye care, night driving vision, contact lens care, dry eye, how to recognize an eye-related emergency, and more! Remember to check back frequently for updated topics.

Seasonal Dry Eye: Why Your Eyes Feel Worse in Certain Weather and How to Combat It

Ever notice how your eyes turn into sandpaper every winter or sting like crazy on windy days? You are not imagining it; weather can turn your eyes into a scratchy, red mess.


Top Treatment Options for Managing Progressive Myopia

If you’ve noticed your child’s prescription getting stronger each year, you’re not alone. Progressive myopia has become increasingly common in children and teens. It’s not just about needing thicker glasses—uncontrolled myopia progression can increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, like retinal detachment or macular degeneration.


What Is Covered By My Vision Discount Plan?

Examples of vision discount plans that are accepted at Avant Eyes are: VSP, EyeMed, Spectera and Superior (as of 2024- subject to change). 


What Should I Avoid In My Under Eye Cream?

There are many ingredients to avoid in your under eye cream. Why? Because certain ingredients (at the right concentration) can cause damage to the delicate meibomian glands that live in your eyelids.


Contact Lens Safety in 2025

New research on contact lens wear is ever-developing. Our doctors are well researched on the newest developments and contact lens technologies and can educate you at your next contact lens evaluation.


What Does Your Eye Doctor Really Think Of Your Eyelash Extensions?

Eyelash extensions have become very popular over the past 5 years. Maybe due to the Zoom Boom?


Are Your Facial Cosmetics Harming Your Eyes?

YES! You may be using these ingredients that could potentially harm the delicate structures in and around your eyes, inevitably leading to what you label as “sensitive” eyes.


How does Atropine for Myopia Control Work?

Myopia (near sightedness) occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it.


How does Atropine for Myopia Control Work?

Myopia (near sightedness) occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it.


Have your Dry Eye Treatments Not Been Working?

What does it mean when your dry eye treatments do not seem to be working? There could be something else going on! Keep reading.. 


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