Heading into a new year can be exciting. We cannot help but look forward with more positivity and intention. Those New Year’s resolutions are still rolling in and, as your friendly eye care specialist, we have a few ideas about what it means to be healthy. While many people begin their new year with plans …
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Eye health is much more comprehensive of a topic than most people think. Beyond seeing an optometrist for periodic vision check-ups, it is imperative that adults of all ages, and even children, schedule more thorough evaluations of their eyes. An ophthalmologist is an eye specialist who examines all parts of the eyes to monitor health …
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What we believed would be a temporary hiatus from working in formal office spaces filled with desks and cubicles has become the new norm for many people. If you are among the many who are now working from a home office, it is more important than ever that you develop mindfulness around your eye health. …
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Eye health is an important aspect of a long and vibrant life. The last thing that a person needs is to fall victim to believing faulty information that may affect how they take care of their eyes. Here, we discuss some of the most common vision myths we’ve heard over the years. Wearing eyeglasses can …
People with diabetes quickly learn that dysregulated blood sugar can affect several aspects of health. After a diabetes diagnosis, it is imperative that the patient maintain annual dilated eye exams during which the ophthalmologist will check their eyes for diabetic retinopathy. This condition is one of the leading causes of vision loss. The risk to …
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We aren’t far off from the winter season being fully upon us. With all the joy that wintertime brings to many people, it would be disappointing to face unnecessary eye irritation or other problems. Here, we discuss a few ways that people of all ages can protect their eyes in the winter months. UV Protection: …
Women’s healthcare has come to look quite different from their male counterparts. We might assume that women always received special care, but this tended to apply only to reproductive health. Today, healthcare providers are much more aware of the nuances of women’s physiology and how these can influence risks for various conditions. In our arena …
Eye irritation and symptoms like itching, watering, burning, and redness can stem from a few different factors. We may develop mild symptoms if we stare at a computer screen for too long, or if we are exposed to an allergen. We may develop symptoms from dry eye. Discovering the cause of eye symptoms is important …
If you maintain regular eye exams with your ophthalmologist, you’re already doing a lot to protect yourself from unexpected eye disease. Still, it is important that we discuss the things we can do on a daily basis to promote optimal eye health that can last for many years. Here, we review a few suggestions for …
Glaucoma is difficult to prevent and there isn’t a cure for it. But catching it as early as possible is really important. It makes it possible for Dr. Sondheimer to slow or stop the damage being done to the optic nerve, which in turn slows the loss of vision. To mitigate the most advanced stages …
