Have you ever been tempted to buy cheap glasses you see online or the reading glasses you found at a discount store? They look just as good as the prescription eyeglasses you paid full price for, right? The hard truth is they are not the same as the high-quality prescription eyewear provided by our office. […]
Combating Dry Eye Syndrome
Do you experience itchy, burning, or dry eyes? You may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. Tears are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision, when there is insufficient moisture on the surface of the eye it can cause discomfort. Let’s looks at some common causes of dry eye syndrome, symptoms, and risk factors. […]
Do you suffer from Digital Vision Syndrome?
Are you constantly on your phone or tablet? Or maybe you work all day on a computer? Digital Vision Syndrome (DVS) has become a large and growing issue in the digital age. Between computers, tablets, and smartphones, Americans average 7 hours of screen usage per day, with some people using them significantly more. As we […]
Prevention of Myopia Progression in Children
Sara E. Schoeck OD April 2018 Nearsightedness, or myopia, has increased dramatically over the last few decades and remains one of the leading causes of poor vision across the globe. In the United States, it is estimated that 42 percent of the population is nearsighted. This is an increase of 25 percent since […]
New Laser Treatment Can Help Get Rid of Eye Floaters
Written By: Reena Mukamal Reviewed By: Inder Paul Singh, MD Adapted by: SkyVision Centers – cdunbar Jan. 26, 2018 AAO.org EyeSmart Millions of Americans who live with annoying spots in their field of vision may soon have more readily available remedy: a laser treatment called YAG vitreolysis. Dr. Darrell White has been doing laser vitreolysis in […]
Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma
Written By: Kierstan Boyd Reviewed By: J Kevin McKinney MD Jan. 19, 2018 AAO.org EyeSmart Do you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? If so, you probably know that leaving it untreated can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. But did you know that this dangerous sleep disorder may also lead […]
Cataract Surgery Reduces Cause-Specific Mortality for Older Women
February 2018 issue AAO EyeNet Magazine Recent study results indicate that Cataract surgery may lower the mortality risk associated with systemic illnesses. Cataract surgery has been shown to correlate with lower risk of all-cause mortality but this study by Tseng et al., aimed to determine the relationship between cataract surgery and total and cause-specific mortality […]
Episodic Dry Eye – Winter Woes!
In the midst of winter weather, eye doctors will see an increasing amount of episodic dry eye. Symptoms tend to emerge with the dry winter air, using defrosters in cars, and the blasting heat in our homes and businesses. This can affect all dry eye patients, but in particular exacerbate the marginal dry eye […]
Farsightedness in School Aged Kids
Farsighted preschoolers and kindergartners have a harder time paying attention and that could put them at risk of slipping behind in school, a new study suggests. An estimated 4 to 14 percent of preschoolers have moderate farsightedness, or hyperopia, but it often goes undetected in younger children. When moderate farsightedness is found, glasses aren’t always […]
New Dry Eye Treatment is a Tear-Jerker
Written By: Susanne Medeiros For years, patients suffering from dry eye have had few options. Most simply purchased artificial tears and hoped they got better. But scientists are coming up with new therapies that do more than just relieve symptoms. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first medical device for the treatment of dry […]
