When we are younger, we tend to think we are invincible when it comes to our general health and wellbeing. We don’t think about the potential long-term effects of various actions like not wearing sunscreen or sunglasses when we are spending time outdoors in the sun. Not wearing sunscreen can lead to various types of […]
Have you noticed vision issues like double vision, a blurry vision effect, problems focusing, or not being able to see clearly? Maybe your eyes feel itchy, dry, red, or over-lubricated with tears flowing out? If so, you will want to check any medications you are taking, as well as any new ones you have started. […]
As you head outside to enjoy the warmer summer weather, remember to keep your eyes safe too! Most people remember to put on SPF-protecting sunscreen but don’t do anything to protect their eyes. Fortunately, our eye doctors are here to help with these great summer vision tips to help prevent damage to your eyes. 1. […]
July is UV Safety Awareness Month as designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The purpose of UV Safety Awareness Month is to educate people about the risks of sun damage to their eyes each time they step outside, especially during the summertime. You need to protect your eyes from the UV rays; otherwise, you […]
Glaucoma is a condition of the eye where the natural drainage system is not working correctly. Since the drainage system is defective, it causes an increase in pressure in the eye for most types of glaucoma. Often, there are no noticeable symptoms other than a gradual loss of vision. Many people think their eyesight is […]
There is still much to be learned about COVID-19 and how it is transmitted from one person to another. We do know that it is spread through person-to-person close contact and droplets of water vapor, mucus, and saliva from the mouth and nose. When a person exhales, and if they have coronavirus, the water vapor […]
Cataracts are normally caused by aging yet can occur in younger people sooner from an eye injury, diabetes, excessive UV sunlight exposure, and other such reasons. Cataracts occur when the proteins in the lens of the eye start to form on the lens. This “clumping” will appear as a white dot on the surface of […]
Vision is a vital sense most people don’t even think about losing. They may not have perfect vision but can wear glasses or contacts or get laser corrective vision surgery to fix this problem. Yet, there are several things that can cause damage to your eyes and cause vision loss, sometimes even permanently. What Damages […]
When it comes to vision correction, you often have the option of choosing between glasses, contacts, or laser eye surgery. Which one is best for your lifestyle? It depends on you and the type of vision correction you require. Each choice has its pros and cons. Glasses Pros Glasses are the most frequent choice to […]
Dear Patient, The COVID-19 pandemic and California’s Shelter-in-Place order means that non-essential outings must be avoided to limit spread of infection. As you are probably aware, patients over 65, or those with underlying medical problems, such as heart or lung problems and diabetes, are more susceptible to serious complications of this virus. While social distancing […]
