How can you help your child have healthy eyes and clear vision? As parents, we all want the best for our children including clear vision and healthy eyes. Oftentimes in the office, parents ask what they can do at home to help prevent worsening vision. Regular Eye Exams: Yearly exams are necessary to examine the […]
Can ANYONE wear contact lenses? Many patients are interested in trying contact lenses but are unsure what their options are and if they are a good candidate for contact lenses. Over the last decade, contact lenses have exploded in the eyecare space and now there are more options available than ever. Below we will review […]
High blood pressure (hypertension) and Diabetes are diseases that affect the blood vessels in your body. These diseases are very common and can affect many organs including the eyes. Since the eye is the only place we can view the blood vessels directly (without surgery), an eye examination can provide a small glimpse into your […]
This year has been a challenging one for many. Besides all of the impacts on healthcare, jobs, and the economy, children have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. With the conversion to online learning, many kids have been spending more time than ever on computers and tablets causing worsening myopia or nearsightedness. Why is this […]
Inflammation is your body’s appropriate response to an injury or infection in order to heal. This normal process becomes a problem when an overreaction of the immune system produces excessive inflammation without a specific cause leading to chronic inflammatory diseases. Some of these diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and […]
There are many different types of headaches and a wide range of causes that may lead to a headache. Learn more about when you should visit your eye doctor to discuss your headaches. Types of Headaches Sinus headache: pain associated with the sinuses which are located above the eyebrow and below the eye near the nose. […]
