The Complete Guide to Styes
You’ve probably heard of styes before. But how can you be sure if your bothersome eye is because of a stye? First, let’s define a stye. A stye, medically known as a hordeolum, is a small, red, tender, sometimes painful lump that forms on the edge of the upper or lower eyelid. Styes…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight — Meet Dr. Glee-Ann Llemit, OD
Meet Dr. Glee-Ann Llemit: The giving leader of Monocle with a heart of gold and a love for her family, patients, community, fashion, and karaoke. Dr. Llemit is the owner of Monocle and a licensed therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist. She spends her days educating patients on the importance of eye health and helping them…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight — Meet Dr. Vicky Vu
There’s more than meets the eye to this optometrist. Dr. Vu is also a dedicated sci-fi fan—”Books, movies, documentaries. I love it all!”—nature explorer, and proud mom of two. When speaking with Dr. Vu, it’s clear she has a passion for her life and career. In her free time, she enjoys being outside with her…
Read MoreYou have questions about your child’s myopia. We have answers—and the solution you’ve been looking for.
We know parents have a lot of questions about their child’s eye health. As premium eye care experts, we often receive questions such as: Why is my child rubbing his/her eyes constantly? Can my child’s headaches be a sign of an eye condition? And if the child already has an eye condition, When can my…
Read MoreWhat are VUITY™ Eye Drops, and How Can They Help My Vision?
Growing older is a blessing, but it often comes with some less-than-ideal side effects. One of the most common of these is presbyopia or age-related blurry near vision. Many people begin to notice symptoms of presbyopia around age 40—sometimes even earlier. Maybe you find yourself holding menus or your phone farther away to read…
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