The official start of summer is quickly approaching, and you may have already started planning beach days, boat trips and backyard parties. Distracted during these fun outdoor activities, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the importance of protecting yourself from hours of harsh sun exposure. If sunscreen and sunglasses are already in your summer…

With summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to upgrade your set of shades. Boat rides, beach days and road trips are all on the horizon, but protecting your eyes shouldn’t fall by the wayside amidst all the fun. Selecting the right pair can be confusing though — Polarized lenses? UV protection?…

Choosing the perfect new pair of glasses can be an overwhelming task. Which style frame? What color? Embellishments? Luckily, all you need to get on the right track is a mirror and this handy guide. We’ll help you determine the best frames for your face shape and skin coloring. Let’s get started! First, grab a…

Sunglasses… an absolute must for any fashionable man or woman dealing with that Alabama sunshine during the spring and summer seasons especially. The greatest trends in eyewear can be found on the runways and on the faces of our coveted fashionistas. But, if you’re looking for your perfect pair for this spring, the ultimate shades…

How are your New Year’s resolutions going? If you made it a point to maintain a healthy 2016, don’t forget the importance of eye care. Glaucoma, a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball causing gradual loss of sight, is a very misunderstood disease and is often overlooked. It is estimated that over 3 million…

It’s that time of year again when we gather in the streets to celebrate with friends and catch beads as they fly through the air. Mardi Gras 2016 will soon be in full swing and to make sure you’re ready for the festivities, we’ve selected a few of our favorite sunglasses that will protect your…

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow employees tax-free dollars to use for various healthcare expenses. It’s important to remember to use the entirety of the balance on your account by 2016, since many health insurance providers do not allow funds to roll over into the following year. So, with just a few weeks left to take advantage…

Within a few short weeks, we will be cozied up with a mug of hot cocoa, lighting up our trees and wrapping gifts for family and friends. It’s true… Christmas is right around the corner! No matter how old we get, so much excitement comes with gifting. Watching a loved one open up that perfect…

If you find yourself holding books, menus or newspapers at arm’s length to make the letters clear, it’s possible your eyes are suffering from presbyopia. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eye’s ability to focus on nearby objects, but it’s different from astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness, which are related to the shape of the…

Fall is upon us, which means the holidays will be here before we know it! So we’ve decided to jump into the holiday spirit of giving by spreading the word about a few of our favorite charitable organizations and events.   This year, proceeds from Fairhope Fete and Polo at the Point will benefit the…