Eye Diseases

Here are a couple of great articles to check out. The first one is all about the importance of regular eye exams, discussing the ins and outs of your comprehensive exam and how it can benefit your overall health. The second article is all about nutrition for your eyes. There are a number of things outside of the doctor’s office that you can do to protect one of your most precious assets. Click the links below!

http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/

http://www.allaboutvision.com/nutrition/

Low levels of macular pigment is one of the key risk factors for the development of macular degeneration.  Read the rest of this entry »

As Spring arrives, so do allergy symptoms for many.  These include itchy, red, watery, or swollen eyes.  Many people can control their seasonal allergies by using an oral medication that is prescribed from their doctor or is available over-the-counter at the pharmacy.  Read the rest of this entry »

Dry eye affects as many as 1 in 5 people.  Severity can vary, but many symptoms are the same: burning, redness, sandy or gritty feeling, and even watery eyes.  These symptoms can become worse when winter is here, because the air is dryer. Read the rest of this entry »