Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma affects people of all ages, but it is most prevalent in the elderly and middle-aged. It is a group of eye diseases that cause gradual damage to the optic nerve, resulting in vision loss. There are no visible symptoms. Therefore, this disease progresses slowly and is difficult to detect. [...]

Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL)

Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL) are artificial lenses placed inside the eyes to replace natural lenses removed during cataract surgery. When suffering from a cataract, you may notice symptoms of blurriness or haziness in your vision. The intraocular lens implanted into your eye helps diminish these symptoms and improves your overall [...]

Halloween Safety Month

A spooky holiday is upon us and although it is an event that requires playful costumes, trick or treat, and parties, it is crucial to understand the safety behind it. As tempting as it may be to complete the ghoulish ensemble, avoid costume features that fully or partially obstruct your [...]

Healthy Aging Awareness Month

Our eyes age just as we do. Aging brings about changes in eyesight, and overall optical health. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, we join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in raising awareness of the symptoms of vision loss and the necessary eye care steps to prevent it. “One in [...]

Dry Eye Syndrome

Monday marks the beginning of a new work week, and comes with its own set of obstacles to overcome. We often forget to take a quick break from our computer, and mobile devices throughout the day, causing ourselves a great deal of eye strain. Focusing on a screen for extended [...]

Happy Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

The month of August has quickly arrived, meaning back-to-school time for children. With the upcoming school year approaching, we tend to get caught up in shopping for supplies for our children. Fulfilling their enrollment, orientation, and physical examination needs are essential to their ability to thrive. When we neglect the [...]

Blepharitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids and commonly occurs when the eyes become red, greasy, crusted, and itchy. Everyone has bacteria on their skin, but some have enough to lead to Blepharitis. It is essential to keep your eyelids, skin, and hair polished to reduce the chances of contracting [...]

How To Protect Your Eyes While Traveling

When preparing for a family vacation or a business trip, we often forget to fully ready ourselves for these exciting experiences. Upon traveling, you go through different airports, altitude changes, and weather, which all combine to have short and long-term effects on your eyes. The short term effects consist of [...]

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