Posts by waltmayo

Have you been watching the Olympics? Have you noticed all the sports related eye wear the athletes are wearing? Have you wondered if there is actually a reason for them to be wearing them or is it just a style preference?    Sport specific eye wear is an emerging field for all sports.  There are…

Have you ever experienced distortions or ‘swim’ with your progressive lenses (sometimes referred to as no line bifocals)? Well those days are over, introducing the new Varilux S Series lenses from Essilor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of optical lenses.  These new S Series lenses dramatically defy the limits of progressive lenses so radically in every…

The sights and sounds of a fireworks display are a traditional part of a 4th of July celebration. Unfortunately, fireworks can also lead to another annual tradition – a trip to the emergency room. Approximately 6,400 Americans are treated annually for fireworks-related injuries during the 4th of July holiday period. And of those, almost 1,600…

                    How would you like to schedule an appointment, order contacts, contact us, read our blog, and more right from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device? Well now you can. Introducing our very own app for The Vision Center at Seaside Farms.  Just go to the App Store or Google Play and search for…

You may have heard a lot recently about Google’s new self driving car, but have you also heard about their new augmented reality glasses? These new glasses are being developed under Google X, their futuristic and very secretive technology lab.  Project Glass, as it is known, is seeking to develop eyewear that will ultimately help…

  Want to wear multifocal contacts but want the convenience and comfort of a daily disposable lens? Look no further than the new Proclear 1-day Multifocal contact lens.  Proclear 1-day Multifocal lenses provide you with crisp, clear vision whether you are driving, working on the computer, or texting on your phone.  They are made with…

May is UV Awareness Month so we want to make you aware of how bad ultraviolet rays can be for your eyes.  We will start with the most obvious complication first. There is skin around your eyes that is susceptible to the same UV damage as the rest of your skin – sunburn, premature aging…

Dr. Bodkin and the staff just returned from 4 days attending classes and previewing new technology at SECO 2012 in Atlanta. Here are four things we are bringing back to the office with us to better serve you, our patients: Acuvue 1-day Moist for Astigmatism contact lenses – Dr. Bodkin is a firm believer of…