How To Be Eye Safe This Halloween
Are you ready for a fun Halloween celebration this year? As Halloween approaches, we urge costume shoppers to avoid non-prescription lenses after a study finds chlorine, metal, and other harmful chemicals during product testing. Wearing costume contact lenses on Halloween [...]
I Have Been Diagnosed with Cataracts. What’s Next?
You are not alone if you have been diagnosed with cataracts by your eye doctor. According to the National Eye Institute, cataracts affect over 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older. At our practice, we are here for you to [...]
Let’s Talk About Glaucoma; The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. Abnormally high pressure often causes this damage to your eye. Did you know that glaucoma is one of the [...]
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
October is not just the month of all things pumpkin spice, caramel corn, or the spooky holiday of Halloween but also Eye Prevention Month. Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the simplest things you can do to keep [...]
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, & Prevention
Conjunctivitis, often called “pink eye,” is when the conjunctiva is irritated by an infection or allergies. Pink eye is a common eye infection affecting millions of Americans annually. Your eyes are red and swollen (inflamed), sometimes with a sticky discharge when [...]
Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Fall
The great memories of Summer are coming to an end as the first day of Fall makes its debut this week on the 23rd. There is something about Fall that makes people fall in love with this beautiful season. Maybe [...]