The Power of 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 proven that there is a transference of emotion and programming from birth and infancy between a mother and her child–a type of communication, if you will, that occurs when […]
Parkinson’s & Your Eyes
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative condition of the neurological system. The majority of Parkinson’s effects are on movement, often starting off very slowly and subtly. One of the earliest symptoms is a slight tremor in one or both hands. Other early symptoms include a lack of facial expression and decreased blinking of the eyes, […]
4 Reasons Your Eyelid Might Be Twitching
Have you ever felt a twitching sensation in your eye? Did it feel like everyone was looking at you because of it? Were you 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 to other people. It’s […]
Demodex: The Weird Little Mite Living in Your Eyelashes
Demodex folliculorum — often just called demodex — is a mite that occurs naturally on many people’s faces and resides in hair follicles, particularly the follicles of eyelashes. Most of the time, these mites cause no problems whatsoever. However, sometimes an infestation can become particularly parasitic, resulting in unhealthy eyelid margins and leading to problems. Those problems […]
How Many of These Bad Contact Lens Habits Are You Guilty Of?
Here are 11 bad contact lens habits we eye doctors often see: #1 Sleeping in your contacts. This is the No. 1 risk factor for corneal ulcers, which can lead to severe vision loss and the need for a corneal transplant. Your cornea needs oxygen from the atmosphere because it has no blood vessels. The […]
Options for Vision Correction While Playing Sports
There are many options available to adults and children for corrective lenses (glasses and contacts) when engaged in physical activities. Here is a look at the different modalities and the pros and cons of each: Prescription Sports Goggles (e.g., Rec Specs) The main benefits of goggles while playing sports are vision stability and eye protection. […]
Are You Asking for Trouble with Your Contacts Care Routine?
Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. But this is not a good idea. Cutting corners can result in infections or irritations, and after one or two copays to your eye doctor’s office you […]
Why Frequent Eye Exams Are a MUST If You Take Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) was originally used to treat malaria and is now commonly used to treat rheumatological and dermatological diseases. It is frequently used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Lupus and is often very effective in mitigating the joint and arthritic symptoms these diseases can cause. One of the most significant side effects of the drug […]
9 Fascinating Facts About Green Eyes
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and the “wearin’ of the green,” we thought it would be fun and fitting to share some interesting facts about green…eyes! #1 Green is the rarest eye color. If your sparklers are truly green, you are something of a unicorn… only about 2% of the world’s population sport this […]
The Care & Cleaning of Your Glasses
Now that you have picked up your new pair of prescription eyeglasses, your focus becomes taking care of them. This is a task many disregard, but it is absolutely imperative that you make sure you are following a couple simple steps to keep the quality of your vision with your new spectacles. We are all […]