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Your Child's Eyes & ADHD

Did you know that having one's eyes tested can reveal symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? ADHD is a set of symptoms that include trouble with focus, overactivity, and behavioral control. It is estimated that one in five...
Sports and Vision Correction

There are many options available to adults and children when it comes to wearing corrective lenses (glasses and contacts) when engaged in physical activities.
Here is a look at the different modalities and the pros and cons of...
Is an Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School Checklist?

Is making an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam for your children on your back-to-school checklist? It needs to be.
No amount of new clothes, backpacks, or supplies will allow your child to reach their potential in school if they have an...
What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't My Health Insurance Cover It?

A refraction is a test done by your eye doctor to determine if glasses will make you see better.
The charges for a refraction are covered by some insurances but not by all.
For example, Medicare does not cover refractions because they...
Read more: What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't My Health Insurance Cover It?
13 More Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day

Ready or not...here are 13 more jokes to make you groan!
1. Patient: "What’s that floater doing in my eye, doctor?" Doctor: “The sidestroke.”
2. Doctor: “Have your eyes ever been checked before?” Patient: “No, they’ve always been...
How to Ruin a Fun Day in the Water in One Easy Step

It's the summer and one of the most common questions eye doctors are asked is, “Is it safe to swim in my contact lenses?”
The answer we give is “NO!"
Do millions of people swim with their contact lenses? The answer is “Yes, they do, but it...
Read more: How to Ruin a Fun Day in the Water in One Easy Step
Eye Problems Associated with Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an infection that is caused by a spirochete (a type of microorganism) called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a deer tick.
The disease has a strong geographical incidence, being highly...
If You've Had LASIK, Get Your Eye Records NOW!

No this is not a late-night personal injury lawyer infomercial.
This is a recommendation that you have your LASIK records available, for your own good, later in life.
There are 2 million cataract surgeries done yearly in the U.S. and the...
Things That Make Your Eye Twitch

Have you ever felt a twitching sensation in your eye? Were you sure everyone was looking at you because of it? Worried that it was the beginning of a big problem?
Relax, it’s not likely to be a big deal. Most of the time it is not even visible...
10 Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day

Need a chuckle or a groan? Here you go...
1. Did you hear about the guy who just found out he was color blind? It hit him right out of the purple!
2. What happened to the lab tech when he fell into the grinder? He made a spectacle of...
What Sunglasses Can Do for You

The sun does some amazing things. It plays a role in big helping our bodies to naturally produce Vitamin D. In fact, many people who work indoors are directed to take Vitamin D supplements because of lack of exposure to the sunshine.
But...
Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts are part of the natural aging process. Everyone gets them to one degree or another if they live long enough. Cataracts, as they progress, create increasing difficulty with the normal activities of living. The symptoms vary from one...
Contact Lens Hygiene 101

Hygiene is critical to wearing your contact lenses safely.
Contact lenses can significantly improve your vision, but it’s essential to care for them properly to avoid potentially serious infections or other problems.
These recommendations...
Is It a Drug Allergy or a Side Effect?

There is a common misconception that any adverse reaction to a drug is an allergy. That is definitely not the case.
Reporting to your doctors that you have an allergy to a medication when what you really had was a side effect could potentially...
Are My Reading Glasses Making My Eye Worse?

Will reading glasses make your eyes worse? The short answer is "No."
Although we don’t know the exact mechanism by which humans have a decreased ability to focus up close as we age (a process called presbyopia), the fact remains that it will...
Science and a Mother's Eyes

Motherhood...the sheer sound of it brings enduring memories. A mother’s touch, her voice, her cooking, and the smile of approval in her eyes. Science has recently proven that there is a transference of emotion and programming from birth and...
Sports and Eye Injuries

If you were to do a Google news search for sports-related eye injuries today, chances are you'd find multiple recent stories about some pretty scary eye injuries. Whether they are professionals, high school or college athletes, or kids in...
Health or Vision Insurance?

The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues: health insurance and vision insurance. Not all patients have both.
In most cases, your health insurance is used to cover medical...
Why is there Blood in the Back of My Eye?

What does blood in the back of the eye signify, anyway?
It could be a retinal vein occlusion, an ocular disorder that can occur in older people where the blood vessels to the retina are blocked.
The retina is the back part of the eye where...
5 Reasons to Buy Your Glasses Locally

Nowdays, many people prefer shopping online to shopping in stores for many of their needs.
With technology constantly improving and evolving, people like the convenience of shopping online. Whether it’s clothing, electronics, or even food, you...
Dry Eyes or Allergies? Or Something Else?

As an eye doctor, diagnosing a red eye can be challenging. Are we dealing with an infection, allergy, inflammation or dryness?
One of the most common questions I get is, “Doc, my eyes are red, burning, itchy, and tearing. Is this dry eye or...