Formica Optical

05/27/2024

Sunshine's calling, but are your eyes ready? ☀️

Get a checkup before adventures kick off! We'll make sure your prescription is up-to-date for sunglasses or contacts, so you can have memories of this summer in crystal-clear vision.

👉 https://www.formicaoptical.com/appointment-request/

05/24/2024

Clear Vision 🤝 Shade from the Sun

Need prescription sunglasses to keep your eyesight sharp under the sun? We've got you covered. The quickest and easiest way to pick out the perfect pair is give us a call or stop in, we're here to help! Get in touch: https://www.formicaoptical.com/contact-us/

04/16/2024

Eyesight ✔️ Style ✔️ 🕶️ Our sunglasses have you covered this summer! Whether you need prescription or non-prescription shades, we've got the perfect fit for you. Visit us today to find your ideal pair! 😎

📝 Request an appointment: https://www.formicaoptical.com/appointment-request/

04/15/2024

Think twice before you rub those eyes! 👀✋ It's not just a harmless habit—constant rubbing can lead to scratches, infections, and potentially vision problems over time.

Keep those peepers safe and skip the eye rubbing! 🚫

When I worked in refractive surgery, I had to discourage eye rubbing at post-op all the time. I wanted to have a cone of shame in the exam room just for show to reinforce the rule.

04/08/2024

Today's the day! Get ready to witness the breathtaking solar event happening soon! Here's how to make the most of this extraordinary moment:

1. Find a safe viewing spot away from direct sunlight.
2. Put on your solar viewing glasses to protect your eyes.
3. Stay updated on the event timing and location to catch the best views.
4. Gather your loved ones for a memorable experience.
5. Share your excitement and photos.

Let's make today unforgettable as we enjoy looking at one of the universe's wonders! ☀️

04/07/2024

Remember, don't look at the tomorrow without the proper equipment! ☀️🌑

Read this safety document from NASA on what you can use, and how to keep your eyes safe:

Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a...

03/01/2024

Ever wonder just how often you blink in a day? Turns out, it's more fascinating than you might think!

On average, we blink about 15-20 times per minute, adding up to a whopping 14,400-19,200 blinks a day!

02/22/2024

The process of grinding a lens from start to finish 👓

02/13/2024

🕶️ Polarized lenses are engineered to diminish glare caused by sunlight reflecting off surfaces like water.

By filtering out horizontally aligned light waves, they allow only vertically oriented light waves to pass through. This reduction in glare enhances visibility, making it easier to detect objects such as an alligator in shallow water. Essentially, polarized lenses enhance contrast and clarity, enabling users to see beneath the surface and spot objects that might otherwise be obscured by glare!

02/02/2024

New Year, New Trends in Eye Care! 🌟👁️

1️⃣ Digital Device Use & FDA Approvals: With increasing digital device use, it's crucial to address conditions like MGD (dry eye), blepharitis (inflammation), and DED (dry eyes). FDA approvals are pending for these areas. Tackling these issues could be valuable for everyone!

2️⃣ Myopia Management: Myopia management presents a major opportunity. FDA-approved prescriptions are potentially coming this year, promising a breakthrough in myopia awareness. Even big tech companies like Apple are addressing this concern by implementing eye distance feature (see our pinned FB post).

3️⃣ Virtual Reality (VR): Dive into innovative VR technologies! From glaucoma management tools like Smart System to quick misalignment testing with Neurolens, VR is transforming eye care. Explore VR devices that look like normal glasses, showing significant improvement in vision for patients with advanced AMD.

4️⃣ Artificial Intelligence (AI): Fast-growing AI technology is already making a mark in eyecare. Neurolens, with over 10 million data points, uses AI to provide exact phoria correction within minutes. AI is becoming commonplace in primary eyecare, aiding in decision-making for conditions like glaucoma, AMD, and dry eye.

Let's make 2024 a year of healthy vision. 👓✨

01/31/2024

We have all your favorite Oakley frames, plastic or metal!

12/01/2023

👀 Did you know? Formica Optica has its own dedicated ophthalmologist, Dr. Tim Arlow! 👁️✨

As the demand for eye care rises and the number of specialists dwindles, we're proud to have Dr. Arlow on our team, ensuring top-notch vision care for our community. 👓💙

The demand for eye care is increasing rapidly, while the number of ophthalmologists is declining—with an estimated 30% shortage of ophthalmologists by 2035!

👨‍⚕️Read more about Tim Arlow MD, PhD: https://www.formicaoptical.com/staff-member/tim-arlow-md-phd/

📉 Read more about the ophthalmology workforce shortage: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/ophthalmology-workforce-expected-to-decline-12-by-2035

Board Certified Ophthalmologist & Surgeon Locations Serving: Johnstown and Somerset Offices. Dr Tim Arlow attended Syracuse University where he dual majored