Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is celebrated every August to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of children’s eyes. Eye health and good eyesight are essential for young children’s physical and cognitive development. Since it’s not always easy...
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month? Most people use UVA/UVB blocking sunscreen to protect your skin when you go outside, but don’t forget that your eyes need protection as well!...
Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? Here are some important facts to consider about cataracts. Cataracts are the number one cause of blindness worldwide, largely affecting older patients, although people who are in their forties and fifties can also...
Nearly every day in clinic I have at least one patient mention that they see floaters in one or both of their eyes. I’ve heard them described as cobwebs, gnats or even TV static that moves around in their vision, and they are often more prominent in bright...
The first reaction that I get when I discuss glaucoma with my patients is shock. Many of them have heard of this disease before and many of them worry that they will eventually become blind. While glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old,...
