Hold the Waterline: Eye Make-Up and Dry Eyes

Check an ocular anatomy book and you’ll discover that a “Waterline” does not exist. But check recent articles in women’s magazines — and you will find references to the “Waterline”. Articles on make-up frequently recommend...

Contact Lens Acute Red Eye

Meet CLARE. Clare is one of those names that’s coming around again.  It’s not just grandma’s name anymore. There’s Clare Danes, movie star and actress on the popular TV program “Homeland”.  And according to www.babycenter.com ,...

Eyes, Blood Vessels and Sugar

As an eye doctor, I spend a lot of my day looking at my patients’ retinal blood vessels.  We do this with a Dilated Eye Exam or by using Optomap technology.  An Optomap is an excellent method of assessing blood vessels as this technology provides a panoramic...

How Long Does a Monthly Contact Lens Last?

Sounds like a trick question, right?  So how often should you replace a monthly disposable contact lens? a.  once a month b.  when you can’t see out of it anymore c.  when your eye starts producing odd-looking goop d.  every 2-3 weeks The correct answer, for...

Eyes and Weddings

If you are planning a Spring or Fall wedding, now is the time to think about……your Eyes! Here’s some suggestions for making sure you’re seeing clearly on your big day: Schedule your eye examination at least three months before your wedding....

Do Vision Screenings Fail Our Children?

Although vision screenings pick up children who have vision problems, not all children with vision problems are picked up on vision screenings.  Screenings easily detect children who are myopic (near-sighted).  But children with significant vision and eye problems can...

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