January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, and to remind everyone that early detection can save sight. What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure inside the eye. The optic nerve…
The holiday season brings twinkling lights, festive decorations, family gatherings, and plenty of excitement. But amidst all the celebration, it’s also a time when eye injuries become surprisingly common. From decorating mishaps to kitchen accidents, it’s important to stay mindful of your eye health so you can enjoy the season safely. Below are some simple,…
It’s that time again, where creative costumes, spooky fun and sweet treats take center stage. But Halloween excitement and creativity often overlook one very important thing – eye safety. From decorative contact lenses to pointy props and glittery makeup, there are more eye hazards lurking during the Halloween season than you might think. Here’s what…
May 2022 Ultraviolet Awareness Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo, Here comes the sun, and I say, It’s all right… (within reason) This classic Beatles song brings a smile to our faces as we anticipate the summer months ahead, and the outdoor fun that awaits us. Beach days, boating, hiking, and the many…
April 2022 Spring is in the air, and we are chomping at the bit to get outdoors and get active as the temperatures rise. We don baseball gloves and swing bats. We kick soccer balls and throw around lacrosse balls. Indeed, we are itching to get out and get physical! Children and adults alike…
March is Workplace Eye Wellness month… Each year over 800,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace. To put this into perspective, this is over 65,000 injuries per month, 15,000 per week and 2,000 a day. Think about that. 2,000 injuries in just one day! Over 90% of these injuries are completely avoidable with proper…
When asked by an old friend (Mike Sable, MD) with whom I trained some 25 years ago, whether I would be interested in joining him on a cataract mission to Ecuador, I jumped at the opportunity. This was something that I’ve often thought about doing. But the rigors and routines of life, raising a…
We’ve all heard of diabetes. We probably all know someone that has diabetes. But what is it, how does it affect our health and how does it affect our vision? November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and about 25% of these diabetics don’t know they have it. Another 84 million…
It’s that time of year again. There’s a comfortable nip in the air as the temperatures turn cooler. The changing fall leaves are putting on a fantastic show of color, the smell of cider donuts and apple pie fill the air, and yards are adorned with hay bales, cornstalks, pumpkins and of course, fun and…