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Wednesday, September 27th 5:30 – 6:30pm In this FREE webinar, join Hartford HealthCare Eye Surgery Center boardcertified ophthalmologist, Dr. Alan Solinsky, as he discusses common eyeconditions as you age like dry eye, cataracts and glaucoma, the symptoms andcauses of some age-related eye issues, and the diagnosis processes andtreatment options available. A LIVE Q&A with Dr. […]

There are many things that we can do to keep our eyes healthy and protect our eyes from diseases. The first step to protecting our eyes is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. This is a simple and painless way to ensure that your eyes are free from any conditions or diseases. Even if […]

The 5th annual Continuing education weekend sponsored by SEC and coordinated by Dr. Susan Janik was held this weekend with about 70 optometrists from CT in attendance.  Speakers from our practice included Dr. Alan Solinsky and Dr. Susan Janik.

Vision Health International sponsored a screening in Hartford at the Malta House of about 500 very very needy patients without insurance. This was a very nice person from Africa.

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infection of the white part of the eye that can cause excessive redness pain and swelling. Pink eye is very common and some types of it can be spread very easily. Some types of pink eye are very mild and will resolve on their own while other […]

Although dilation seems like a large hassle, eye dilation is an important component to an annual eye health exam. It is especially important to dilate eyes if a patient is complaining of eye pain or vision loss. When light is shined into the eye, the normal pupillary response is to constrict to limit the amount […]

Contact lens hygiene is vital to proper contact lens wear and care. It is heard many times while in an exam room with a patient, “I just replace my contacts when they start to feel funny on my eyes.” This saying makes eye care professionals want to take a closer look at the cornea and […]

Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the nation’s leading cause of vision loss. AMD causesdegeneration of the eye’s macula, which is the center part of vision. The macula is a light sensitive areain the retina and allows us to focus on fine detail including people’s faces, fine print and even streetsigns. Degenerations in the macular […]

Approximately 15% of the population in the United States suffers from dry eye disease. Dry eye is a general term for an insufficient tear film. Symptoms of dry eye include but are not limited to stinging, burning, redness, watering, foreign body sensation, light sensitivity, tired eyes and filmy vision. Our tear film is composed of […]