Vision Source is more than a network of independent optometrists--it's a family. What I've learned first-hand from working at the Vision Source Member Support Center is that everyone is there to guide and aide you to reach your full potential. This happens within the office, where people are more...

Subtle issues with children's vision may create undetected challenges for them in school. Often times, children do not know they have issues with their sight or they are not able to vocalize the obstacles that they face. Dr. Lowe notes 25-30% of children in school have a vision problem. Many chil...

In a world where online shopping is just as common as shopping in brick and mortar stores, buying glasses online seemed to be unlikely until recently. Companies like Warby Parker and Tortoise and Blonde are working to change that perception with their offers for $99 complete pairs of glasses orde...

Vision Source is there to support independent optometry and help your practice succeed. Walter West, O.D., FAAO is our very own Vice President of Practice Development. For many years, Dr. West has spearheaded Vision Source's practice management education for member doctors and staff. You may be w...

It's almost time for The Exchange 2015, Vision Source's North American Meeting in Phoenix. The Exchange®, Vision Source's annual meeting, has grown to one of the largest in all of optometry. The 2014 Exchange in Boston attracted more than 3,000 doctors, staff, friends, family and vendors. The 2...

Health risks from smoking are well known, but little attention is paid to the increased risk of eye disease and potential for blindness. Smoking has detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system and can affect the small blood vessels that line the retina in the back of the eye.  Increased hi...

So I was invited to write a guest blog on the subject of Glaucoma. With the complexity of diagnosis and the multitude of treatments an effort to keep it simple and straight forward was difficult and I quickly hit a writer’s block.So I thought, what if I had Glaucoma? This is a coincidence as t...

As technology advances in our daily lives, the amount of time we spend on digital devices such as computers and phones increases. Viewing a digital screen is different than reading a print page because the letters on the digital screen are not precise or sharply defined.

If you have a cataract, that doesn't always mean you need a surgery immediately. Some people who have cataracts see just fine when they wear prescription glasses and rely on brighter lighting. But as cataracts grow they can cause more symptoms.