This is a question we get from parents who are concerned that every time they see their eye doctor, their child’s eyeglass prescription changes. Years ago we may have had some possible ideas on why eyeglass prescriptions change, but not until more recently have we have studied information to help […]
If you don’t have a cataract, chances are you know someone who does. As Americans, we may be living longer, but our eyes can’t keep up. Thankfully, surgery to remove cataracts is one of the most common and safe procedures performed in the country. Cataracts are a clouding of the […]
So many people work in front of a computer screen nowadays that you would probably be in the minority if you did not. Due to the increased use of computers/tablets/smart phones in the workplace it is important to find ways to ergonomically keep your eyes healthy. Here are a few […]
It is that time of year when stores and malls stay open late and you have another shopping list that is not just groceries. It is the Holiday season which means time spent with loved ones and different traditions. One of those traditions may be gift giving. With the plethora […]
Typically your child’s school may do certain screenings in the fall and in the spring. One of these screenings is a vision screening. Usually it consists of your child covering one eye and reading letters on a chart of a wall at a specific distance then switching to the other […]
It’s October, which means Halloween is right around the corner! This can be one of your kid’s favorite holidays and maybe it is a favorite for you, too. Candy and costumes, what’s not to like!? With that being said, it is important to protect your eyes during Halloween. Check out […]
The end of summer and the start of the school year can only mean one thing… Football season! For the avid fans, this time of year is a great one as you get to enjoy your team play every Sunday until February. Now with the topic of football, the topic […]
TCD or Transcranial Doppler is an ultrasound that measures the blood flow in the central part of your brain, specifically the Circle of Willis. You may have heard of a similar test that can measure the blood flow through your carotid arteries called a Carotid Doppler, only the TCD measures […]
With Summer finally here and July 4th around the corner it is time for swimming pools, BBQ and celebrating with some fireworks. Now as impressive as fireworks can be they can be dangerous if they are handled without care or used improperly. A report published from the U.S. Consumer Product […]
LASIK is a surgery that is done to the front surface of the eye (cornea) to correct your vision. The surgeon will create a small flap on the cornea using either a laser or a small blade. They then will reshape the cornea using an excimer laser. Once they have […]
