COVID-19 Contact Lenses and Glasses

As with many other facets of life in this new world of the novel corona virus, the eye care world has not been spared from circulating rumors and false information.  For your quick reference, below are key points for your knowledge derived from knowledgeable sources:  The CDC (Centers for Disease Control), The American Academy of…

Your Gums and Your Vision are Connected!

Very interesting markers appear to link periodontal disease (think unhappy gums) and age-related macular degeneration.  A study by Hong and colleagues recently published in a literature review published in The Permanente Journal in 2019 links the chronic inflammation of periodontal disease including the inflammatory molecules (cytokines) interleuken-1 and -6 and tumor necrosis factors with age-related…

Glasses and Your Complexion

Acne break-outs happen.  Young and old alike.  Despite the common nature of this disorder, one can’t help but think backwards and try to figure out what caused the pimple parade.  Not enough sleep?  That chocolate bar you ate?  Your new love interest?  Perhaps it is more obvious – you may not be cleaning your glasses!…

Sunlight is Good for Your Eyes !

Would you believe me if I told you there are many free and natural things you can do which greatly help you eye health and vision? Eat Mediterranean:  This diet not only enhances your overall health, but reduces your likelihood of age-related macular degeneration as referenced in the journal Ophthalmology (March 2019) here is the…

Body-Eye Connection and Keeping Lean

You’ve tried several “sure-fire” diets.  You’ve kicked up your exercise regimen.  You’ve used at least several hacks to guarantee your weight loss.  Yet, that last ten pound increment on your scale won’t budge despite your best efforts.   We know that as your weight diminishes so does your caloric requirements.  Also, your metabolism lowers as your…

The Latest in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

If you can spare 5 minutes, I’d like to share with you the latest key points regarding Age-Related Macular Degeneration or AMD for short.  I’ve taken the liberty to distill 20 years of practice, many expensive hours of continuing education courses and the latest scholarly findings to present to you, in layman terms all the…

Why so long to get glasses made?

Amazon Prime.  Drive Through pharmacy.  Pizza to go.  On demand movies.  Uber.  An app for just about anything (almost). We are an “instant gratification, give it to me now and give it to me at the best price and highest quality with top customer service nation”.  Unfortunately, this is not a healthy way to approach…
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The History of Sunglasses

Sunglasses for the masses are a relatively new phenomenon.  Most of the population in ancient societies simply had to deal with bright sunlight either by squinting or wearing wide brim hats.  Unfortunately, this most certainly led to earlier cataract formation and fibrous growths on the surface of their eyes similar to a callous on your…

Women + Cataract Surgery = Longer Life !

A recent study published October 2017 in the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Ophthalmology found women who undergo cataract surgery may get an unexpected benefit – a longer life!  The study included more than 74,000 U.S. women aged 65 or older, including nearly 42,000 who’d had the eye procedure.  Obtaining cataract surgery was associated…

Kids: Farsightedness and Academic Performance

 A recent study found uncorrected hyperopia (farsightedness) not only results in decreased academic performance as measured via literacy, there are other deficits.  The ability to pay attention, visual perception and even hand-eye/motor skills were shown to suffer when scored.  This includes up to 14 percent of preschoolers. So why is uncorrected hyperopia less than optimal? …

The Hubble Bubble & Reality

Two ivy league educated young men with venture capital funding recently launched a contact lens company called Hubble.  This one trick pony utilizes old polymer technology in daily disposable contacts in only sphere correction (no astigmatism) pretending to be some new, market leading product while making false arguments trying to convince you to buy from…

Viewing Solar Eclipses

There’s been much buzz recently about the impending solar eclipse!  This and future eclipses pose amazing visual and psychological rewards seldom seen in one’s lifetime.  I’d implore you to take advantage of every opportunity you can to participate in these events.  Whether one is in a group setting, a city or even a secluded mountain…

“There is no cure” Doctors said

A young boy with incredibly intense arthritis destined for a life of pain and immune-suppressing medications opening him up for other diseases.  A woman who was told her Multiple Sclerosis would put her in a wheelchair by age fifty.  A triathlete told by his G.I. doctor he’d be lucky to have half his intestine by…

Migraine Headaches, Vision & Why

Background The pain from a headache does not start from inside the brain as the brain itself cannot feel pain.  Instead, headache pain begins elsewhere such as the tissues covering the brain or muscles, blood vessels, or nerves around the scalp face and neck.  Many factors can contribute towards headaches.  I often see patients in…

Stem Cell Clinics May Pose a Threat

Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last twenty years, you are well aware of the potential benefits of stem cells.  These amazing, undifferentiated cells can grow into just about any cell type desired in order to repair, grow and maintain missing or injured tissue.  Being able to repair that which was irreparable…
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