Year: 2016

All About Tom Ford Eyewear

Tom Ford is one of the leading designers in fashion eyewear for 2017.  His style embodies the old classic look with a new modern twist on fashion.  For instance, the new Tom Ford Snowden Wayfarer is a black frame that is thicker and bolder in design to highlight the fact that the wearer wants to be […]

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Do I have Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly robs you off your sight. Although, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United states, half of the people who have glaucoma are unaware of their condition. Glaucoma is when the Optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from your eye to your […]

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Cross-Eyed?

Strabismus, or crossed eyes, is a condition where one or both eyes turn in, out, up, or down. The turn may occur all or only some of the time, such as when someone is tired or after prolonged close work. When the eyes do not align properly, double vision and poor depth perception can result. […]

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Do I Have Presbyopia?

In our early to mid 40’s, most all of us start to notice difficulty reading up close.  This is a natural  aging change in the eye called presbyopia.  The crystalline lens inside the eye loses its’  flexibility, which makes focusing up close more difficult.  Some people swear it happens  overnight on their 40th birthday, but it’s actually a […]

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High Blood Pressure and Our Eyes

Systemic Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common disease in the United States. Generally, hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. It can have an affect on all of the body’s blood vessels, including those in the retina, which lines inside of the eyes. When the blood pressure is chronically or […]

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Does your child play sports?

We all love to watch our children play sports and we strive to make sure they have all the right gear. But what about their eyes? We must remember that not all glasses will protect our children’s eyes. Children should NOT play sports while wearing regular glasses. They should be wearing sports goggles or contact […]

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How Do I Know If I Have Computer Vision Syndrome?

So many of us work on a computer screen for part of or maybe all of our professional day. Then, we come home and may continue looking at screens on our phones, iPads, or e-readers. No wonder so many of us experience computer vision syndrome and may not even realize it. What is computer vision […]

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Woman Campaigns To Raise Awareness After Vision Loss from Dental Accident

A South Jersey mother has lost part of her vision from her dentist thanks to an unfortunate accident that very easily could have been prevented. Her dentist did not take the proper precautions with a federal recommendation that some dentists just do not follow. “This was 100 percent preventable, what happened to me,” Jenn said. “If eye protection was worn, we […]

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Do I have Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye syndrome, also known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a prevalent condition affecting millions of men and women (women more often than men). It is characterized by dry, sandy, burning, irritated, red eyes, among other symptoms. Although, the symptoms are due to lack of lubricating tears, sometimes it can lead to excessively watery eyes. Chronic […]

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Spare your Sight!

Using Shades for Protection and Style Think it’s only dangerous when you’re outside on a sunny day? You’re not alone. Most people assume the eyes are only vulnerable to direct sunlight, but UV light can go right through clouds. So, whether the sky is clear blue or overcast, grab your shades! Understanding the Spare Your Sight Infograph: The sun’s […]

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