- November 10, 2020

Designer frame glasses are not merely a logo you wear. These eyeglass frames actually provide more benefits beyond the brand name.

- October 21, 2020

Unfortunately, aging brings greater risk of many health problems. Macular degeneration (MD) is one such condition. In fact, about 10 million American adults over the age of 55 suffer this retina disease that ultimately causes vision loss. Scientists do not yet know the specific causes of MD. However, you can make some lifestyle changes for macular degeneration prevention.

- October 9, 2020

We are living in a unique period in history. For the first time in modern American education, many children will not go back to their schools in the fall. Instead, some are participating in distance learning, a style of education once dedicated to only college students. Not being in the school environment means that many kids will not go through a back-to-school vision exam through their school nurse.

- September 1, 2020

Summertime in North Carolina and Virginia offers plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sun. One of area residents’ favorite activities is swimming. When swimming in a lake, river, ocean or a man-made pool, you need to protect your eyes. Most people do not realize the dangers involved in swimming. So, below we offer some eye safety tips to keep your eyes healthy and seeing clearly.

- August 25, 2020

The ability to see plays a major role in your child’s learning and development. With clear vision they constantly discover new things and enjoy enriching experiences. But for many children, myopic vision causes them to fall short of their capabilities. Also, Myopia can even worsen over time. Thankfully, through myopia management at Clarity Vision​​​​​​​, your young person gains the support they need to protect their changing eyesight.

- August 15, 2020

Blue light from the sun and many of your electronic devices contains more energy than other ray colors that make up visible light, such as red. Because blue light provides greater intensity, it causes problems with your eyes. Blue light glasses filter much of this bad energy to protect your eyes from natural and device-generated light sources.

Scott Matthews - September 8, 2018

Strabismus, which is known more commonly as “cross-eyes” or “crossed eyes,” happens when both the eyes are not looking in the same direction. This condition typically develops by the time a child turns three. Strabismus usually results from issues with the eye muscles, nerves which transmit a signal to the muscles. It is also associated with the control center in the brain that directs the eye movements.

David Holler - April 24, 2018

Transitions lenses, also known as photochromic lenses, are described as prescription lenses that “transition” from clear lenses to colored sunglass tints when the lens is exposed to UV rays. This type of lens is regarded as a valuable upgrade over more traditional eyeglass lenses as they offer the wearer the combination of both sunglass and eyeglass lenses. Clarity Vision of Apex offers the full line of Essilor products including the ever popular Transitions + Crizal + Varilux lenses.

James Reynolds - April 18, 2018

Good eye care is essential to clear, healthy vision. Learn about your eyes and visit your Clarity Vision of Smithfield eye doctor regularly to ensure any eye conditions are diagnosed and treated early. Timing can make an incredible difference in how well you see once the condition has been treated.

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Diabetes Related Eye Issues – Did you know that one in every four Americans diabetics experience problems with their vision because of their diabetes?