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News and Updates

Choroidal Nevus Blog

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Your eye doctor has told you that you have a “freckle” in the back of your eye. What does this mean and how does this affect you in the future? Many of us have freckles on various parts of our body. A freckle is a collection of pigmented cells. Your primary care doctor or dermatologist…  read more

Punctal Plugs Blog

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Many people have chronic symptoms of dry eyes. There are many different brands of artificial tears that are available when you go to the drug store and most people have tried several at some point in their quest to find relief. For many people with dry eyes, over the counter artificial tears do provide an…  read more

Laser Resurfacing

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Laser Resurfacing Blog I’ve heard so much lately about CO2 laser resurfacing! What exactly is it, how can it benefit me, and am I a good candidate? These are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this type procedure. CO2 laser resurfacing is a procedure that utilizes concentrated, pulsed beams of light to gently…  read more

The Cornea

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

The Cornea Blog  The cornea is the clear outer window to the back of the eye.  Why is it important to understand what the cornea is and how it works? The answer is that because if any part of the cornea is compromised, no matter how healthy the rest of the eye is, you will…  read more

Contact Lens Hygiene

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Why is important to clean and care for my contact lenses? This question may seem like an easy one to answer but many contact lens wearers are guilty of misusing their lenses on a daily basis. In the past, most contacts were considered conventional wear lenses. This means that they were designed to be replaced…  read more

Intraocular Lens Options

Monday, June 27th, 2011

    Modern cataract surgery has seen many advances during the last few years. The intraocular lenses which are placed at the time of cataract surgery can now offer correction of astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness. There are also special lenses which can correct both near and distance vision.    The astigmatism correcting lenses are called Toric…  read more

Floaters

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Many patients come into our office with the initial complaint of a new “black spot” or “spider web” in their vision. This can be a very scary thing, especially if this has never happened to you before.  These new black spots in our vision are often referred to as floaters. It helps to understand exactly…  read more

Open Angle Glaucoma Blog

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

You or your family member may have been recently diagnosed with glaucoma and you are wondering….what is glaucoma?  Glaucoma is a disease that, if left untreated, can cause progressive vision loss.  It may even lead to blindness.  So it is very important to know what glaucoma is and how to treat it.   We each have…  read more

Welcome

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Welcome to our blog! Within this regularly updated feature of our website, we will provide you with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in ophthalmology. We believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, fully functional results and…  read more