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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eye Disease Definitions With Eye Health Statistics At A Glance Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision. It can affect one or both eyes. Often it develops slowly. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights. Trouble seeing […]
Patients ask me every day if they can sleep in their contacts. I find this to be an interesting question. Nobody “sees” while they are asleep, so why would you need to wear your contacts while sleeping? There are only two reasons why patients wish to sleep in their contacts. For safety and laziness. Some […]
