Educational Resources

At Looking Glass Optical, we’re as dedicated to educating our patients as we are to caring for their vision. Dr. Mayer Teles, Dr. Tasneem Maner, and Dr. Saadia Tariq all believe that knowledge is power — the more you understand about your eye health, the better equipped you are to protect it. It’s why patient education is part of every exam, and why we publish a new blog each month on the topics our patients ask about most.

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Our commitment to eye education extends beyond our office. We’re proud supporters of Promise in Sight, a non-profit dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving vision for people without access to quality eye care.

Browse our resources below. If there’s a topic you don’t see, give us a call — our doctors are always happy to answer your questions.

How Your Eyes Work

On November 10, 2016 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight

Have you ever wondered how does your eye work? Simply put, light reflects off an object and enters the eye and travels instantly through the sections of the eye and is read by the brain. We have broken it down piece by piece to make it easier to understand.

Kids and Contacts – What is the Best Age?

On October 27, 2016 / Eye Care, Pediatric Eye Care, Product Information

Many parents express concerns about kids and contact. Wondering if your child is ready? We can help you sift through the info to make an informed decision.

5 Ways You Can Prevent Cataracts

On October 13, 2016 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight

5 Ways You Can Prevent Cataracts Cataracts are the number one cause of blindness throughout the world. Most common in older people, in fact, by age 80 more than half of all Americans have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts. Cataracts form when protein builds

Lazy Eye Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

On September 29, 2016 / Lazy Eye

Illustration of Lazy Eye syndrome treatable at Looking Glass Optical

Lazy Eye Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Looking Glass Optical understands that as parents, we want the very best for our children. We are concerned about their health and development and want to provide the very best care possible. Amblyopia or Lazy Eye is a neurological condition that develops due

What You Need to Know About Chronic Dry Eyes

On September 7, 2016 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Product Information

What You Need to Know About Chronic Dry Eyes Chronic dry eyes is an uncomfortable but common condition of the eyes characterized by burning or scratching sensations. You may experience eye redness or sensitivity to light, and it can be difficult even to put in your contact

Benefits of Vision Therapy for Children

On August 19, 2016 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Pediatric Eye Care

Benefits of Vision Therapy for Children Vision therapy is an alternative to eyeglasses, contacts or even eye surgery. Instead of compensating for vision problems, vision therapy aims to team the eye to correct itself. It is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain. If

How do EnChroma Glasses work?

On July 20, 2016 / Facts About Your Sight

How do EnChroma Glasses work? People who are color blind may go through their lives not quite understanding the perception of color. While they may be able to distinguish an array of shades, they will not be able to see specific colors. EnChroma Glasses are a union of color vision

Patented GUNNAR Technology

On May 25, 2016 / Eye Care

Patented GUNNAR Technology Are you experiencing Digital Eye Strain? The world is interconnected through a digital network in which the majority of humans are now spending most of their day in front of a monitor or gazing at the screens on their hand-held device. Peering into this

5 Reasons You Should Have Prescription Sunglasses

On April 28, 2016 / Eye Care

Prescription Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes

5 Reasons You Should Have Prescription Sunglasses If you have worn glasses for years, you may understand the frustration of squinting in the sun or experiencing difficulty when exercising or participating in sports during a bright day. It is possible that you have been considering prescription sunglasses

Remedies for Allergy Eyes

On March 30, 2016 / Eye Care

Remedies for Allergy Eyes Every year as the seasons change, when Spring arrives and plants and trees begin to awaken from their winter slumber. With this comes high levels of pollen, mold, dust or other irritants. The same hold true as the leaves fall in Autumn. It

Education Resources

Educational Resources