Whether you have known Eola Eyes since our first little house on Summerlin Avenue in Thornton Park, just found us since we’ve moved to the Mills 50 Main Street, or perhaps still only know us in cyberspace, we always hope our patients see in us how much we genuinely care…for them, for the community, and for the environment. We are very proud to announce that New York-based Vision Monday, a national vision care publication, has selected us as a recipient of one of the first annual Design and Retail Excellence (D.A.R.E.) awards, the Seeing Green award, for “most daring eco-achievement.” Read more … Orlando’s Eco-friendly Eola Eyes receives national award for Design and Retail Excellence

Living in Florida, most of us are aware of the harmful effects UV light can do to our skin. However, we may not be aware of how UV light can harm our eyes. A survey by the American Optometric Association in 2009 found 1 in 3 adults were unaware of the eye health risks from sunlight. In addition only 29% of parents have their children wear sunglasses while outside. Over time, exposure to sunlight can not only damage the skin of your eyelids but also the cornea, lens, and other parts of the eye. This damage can increase your risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygium, and skin cancer. Read more … Are You Sun Smart For Summer?