Why do we recommend sunglasses ALL year round? Winter is here, and some of us put our sunglasses into hibernation. Take them out of storage!! Sunglasses are a necessity all year round. Here are 5 reasons you need to pull those sunnies out of the vault. UV radiation can be just as damaging in [...]
Here’s what we’re doing to keep you safe: Enhanced HEPA air filtration Masks required Socially distanced waiting area All services by appointment only Telephone pre-screening, saving you time in the office UV light frame disinfection Home delivery or curbside pick up available All surfaces cleaned between patients We are here to [...]
Today, we're going to review the difference between a vision screening and a comprehensive eye exam because I receive many questions about this topic. What is a Vision Screening? A Vision Screening is a quick, limited test to identify people who have common vision problems. Screenings are performed by a school nurse or volunteer, doctor's [...]
At Petrou Eye Care, you can expect the best eye exam in Milwaukee. If you want an eye doctor who listens and someone who can help you see better and have healthier eyes, you are in the right place. We are a team of professionals who care about you and are here to help you [...]
Eating At Least One Orange Per Day May Lower Risk Of Developing AMD, Study Suggests. Medscape (7/23, Brown, Subscription Publication) reports researchers found that people who eat “at least one orange per day have a 60% lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 15 years later compared with those who do not eat oranges.” [...]
From Review of Optometry Online May 10, 2018: Healthy vision offers patients more than good eyesight; for many, their quality of life is greatly diminished if their vision is less than adequate. For example, needing help reading a menu or being nervous to drive at night can limit patients’ independence, but nutritional support can help [...]
Louie's Last Regatta, the final local sailboat race of the 2016 season, has raised over $1,088,000 for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin since 1999. This fabulous event is open to the public by registering online, or just showing up at Milwaukee Ale House...
It's true! Our hand selected eyewear boutique is home to over 30 collections of the finest European and American eyewear. Clients at Petrou Eye Care are often surprised by the pizzaz and highly pigmented conglomerate of color our collection has to offer, others love our minimalistic and sleek light-weight and paper-clip thin titanium frames. [...]
You will enjoy being taken care of by our friendly team of optical professionals whose goal is to exceed your needs and make you happy. We want you to have the best experience possible, whether you’re here for a thorough and informative eye exam, or need help selecting fun new eyewear to invigorate your style.
Laser vision correction, known as LASIK, is a safe alternative to glasses and contact lenses for many people. Laser-Assisted-In-Situ-Keratomileusis is an FDA approved outpatient procedure that uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea to remove most myopia and astigmatism. The best way to determine if you are a candidate is to talk to your [...]
