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7 Cataract Myths That Could Put Your Vision at Risk

7 Cataract Myths That Could Put Your Vision at Risk

by Banks Eye Care | Jun 4, 2026 | Optical News

June is Cataract Awareness Month, an ideal opportunity to clarify fact from fiction when it comes to one of the most common eye conditions that impacts adult vision. Cataracts affect millions of Americans, yet myths about who gets them, what causes them, and whether...
Eye Safety Tips for DIY Parents and Their Kids

Eye Safety Tips for DIY Parents and Their Kids

by Banks Eye Care | May 26, 2026 | Optical News

Did you know that you and your kids are at risk for eye injury while performing everyday work and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects in and around your home? It’s a fact: About 50% of eye injuries happen in or around the home — and there are more than 125,000...
What Eye Health Risks Can You Inherit from Your Mother?

What Eye Health Risks Can You Inherit from Your Mother?

by Banks Eye Care | May 20, 2026 | Optical News

On the second Sunday of May, we honor our moms on Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate the women who raised us. After all, where would we be without our amazing moms? The tradition dates back to 1914 when U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially designated the...
What Your Optometrist Looks for During a Dilated Eye Exam

What Your Optometrist Looks for During a Dilated Eye Exam

by Banks Eye Care | Apr 21, 2026 | Optical News

A dilated eye exam is one of the most effective tools your eye doctor uses to protect your healthy vision. By widening the pupils, dilation gives your optometrist a clear view into the back of your eye to examine the retina and optic nerve, helping detect eye concerns...
6 Ways Technology and Modern Imaging Protect Your Vision

6 Ways Technology and Modern Imaging Protect Your Vision

by Banks Eye Care | Apr 7, 2026 | Optical News

If you’ve had an eye exam recently — and we hope you have! — You know that eye exams are not what they used to be. If you think an eye exam is all about reading the letters on the Snellen chart, you’re in for an … ahem …...
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Our highest priority is the well-being of our patients, our staff, and our community. As of Thursday, March 26, our office will be temporarily closed as we join the effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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