Oakmont Eye Care

Some eye diseases are inherited. This is why it's important to know your family history and take preventative action! Contact Oakmont Eye Care at (412) 828-4080 if you have questions about which eye diseases you may be susceptible to.

Did you know that nearly 25,000 Americans visit the ER each year due to work-related eye injuries? Take a peek at our blog post to learn about protecting your eyes at work! https://visionsource.com//are-you-protecting-your-eyes-at/

Your eyes are exposed to UV rays even when it's overcast! Wearing sunglasses can help preserve your vision. Stop by Oakmont Eye Care if you are in need of some high-quality shades.

People blink more or less frequently depending on the activity they're doing and infants blink less than adults! Our blog post covers more trivia about blinking and how it benefits your vision. https://visionsource.com/blog/the-importance-of-blinking/

Prioritizing your eye care can help you maintain healthy vision! Oakmont Eye Care suggests regular eye exams or giving us a call at (412) 828-4080 if you have concerns about your eyes!

Did you know that roughly 1 in 10 children's eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused by toys? Use caution when choosing children's gifts! https://visionsource.com//are-your-childrens-toys-eye-safe/

Oakmont Eye Care wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Make a habit of always handling the same lens first to avoid confusing the right and left lenses! Take a quick peek at our blog for more contact care tips! http://bit.ly/lens-care-and-safety

Turkey is full of protein that helps keep your vision strong and vitamin B which helps prevent dry eye. Stop by Oakmont Eye Care if you're in need of more than turkey to improve your vision.

Did you know that when UV rays reflect off the snow they can cause a sunburn on the eye called photokeratitis? Don't forget to wear shades and protect your eyes from that PA sun! Check out our blog to learn more. http://bit.ly/winter-eye-protection

In some cases, diabetes can come with risks to your vision, but that doesn't mean your life has to change! Check out this resource for more information about living with diabetes. https://visionsource.com/blog/diabetes-and-vision/

Happy Halloween PA! Have fun and stay safe out there.

Oakmont Eye Care wants to know which invention you're more grateful for! Glasses or contacts?

Did you know that you see better when you're scared? The flight or fight response in your brain causes your pupils to dilate and take in more light than usual.

Much like glasses, not all contacts are the same. If you're interested in learning more about the different kinds of contact lenses you can give us a call at (412) 828-4080 or read our blog post about it! http://bit.ly/types-of-contact-lenses