By Dr. Tessa Sokol – Optometrist, Madison WI | Sokol Advanced EyeCare You’ve probably heard it called nearsightedness. But at Sokol Advanced EyeCare, we call it what it really is: a growing epidemic. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more than just needing glasses to see the board. It’s a progressive condition that puts your child at […]
By Dr. Tessa Sokol – Optometrist, Madison WI | Sokol Advanced EyeCare When it comes to protecting your long-term vision, one condition deserves a spotlight: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50—and it often starts silently. No pain. No early warning signs. Just a slow, subtle […]
By Dr. Tessa Sokol – Optometrist, Madison, WI | Sokol Advanced EyeCare You left your comprehensive eye exam with a shiny new prescription in hand… but what does all of it actually mean? At Sokol Advanced EyeCare, we believe that eye care should be empowering, not confusing. So today, we’re breaking down exactly how to […]
By Dr. Tessa Sokol – Optometrist, Madison WI | Sokol Advanced EyeCare If your eyes feel dry, irritated, gritty, or watery—especially in winter—you’re not alone. Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from chronic dry eye disease, and standard eye drops just aren’t enough for many. At Sokol Advanced EyeCare, a leading family eye clinic […]
Winter in Madison is beautiful—until your eyes start stinging the moment you step outside! That dry, burning, gritty feeling? It’s not your imagination. Cold weather and dry indoor heat can be a one-two punch that can make your eyes feel miserable from November to March. Let’s break down what’s really happening—and what you can do […]
The end of the year sneaks up fast. Suddenly you’re thinking about wellness goals, new habits, and what to carry into the new year—and what to leave behind. Here’s one resolution that doesn’t require a gym membership, extreme diets, or early mornings:Take better care of your eyes. Vision isn’t just about seeing clearly—it’s about seeing […]
The holidays are full of joy, travel, and twinkling lights—but they also bring dangerous driving conditions. One of the most overlooked risks on the road? Your vision. As the seasons change, so do the demands on your eyes. And with the sun setting earlier every day in Wisconsin, night driving becomes a daily necessity, especially […]
We blink over 15,000 times a day. If every blink feels like sandpaper—or worse, you’re not even sure why your eyes constantly feel “off”—you might be dealing with Dry Eye Disease. It’s more common than people think, especially in cooler weather. But many don’t recognize the signs until symptoms get severe. Here are 5 signals […]
Red, irritated eyes? You’re not alone. We hear it every day—especially in fall and winter, when dry air, indoor heat, allergies, and screen time converge into one not-so-lovely eye cocktail of problems. But redness isn’t just a cosmetic issue. It’s your eyes’ way of sounding the alarm. So What’s Causing It? 1. Dry Eye Disease […]
You’ve got your costume. You’ve got your makeup. And now you’re thinking about adding those glowing vampire eyes or pitch-black sclera lenses to really seal the deal. Stop right there—just for a second. We’re not here to ruin your fun. But as eye doctors, we are here to keep you from ending up in our […]
Sokol Advanced EyeCare is located in Madison, Wisconsin. You can find us right on the corner of Atwood Avenue & Winnebago Street.
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