Ophthalmology
Nowadays most people spend many hours staring at that "blue screen" - on their smart phone, tablet, TV or computer. Some people report up to 9 hours per day use of a digital screen, counting work related computer use, and play time at home, texting to the kids and spouses, television watching and looking up ... read more
Household dangers for your eyes
Today we wanted to talk about all those dangers that your eyes can be exposed to right there at your home. Even if you are not going anywhere and staying in the most comfortable place on earth - your home, your eyes can still be exposed to risks and injuries. Household chemicals We use them ... read more
Yelp Reviews for Medical Professions
We wanted to review the trends in the Social Media comments received regarding Doctors and other Medical Professions. Media websites, such as Yelp and Facebook, allow anyone to leave reviews about any business. The reviews are anonymous, and there are no guarantee the reviewer even used a particular service, or just seeking revenge for a ... read more
Advances in eye treatments that avoid surgery
We wanted to look at the most recent advances in non-surgical eye treatments, that are being tested or are already hitting the market. What are the researchers looking for? In what areas the advancements in eye treatment science have been done? Treatments with various eye drops and therapy are always preferred to invasive surgeries. Even ... read more
Inventions and Technologies that help us see better
What are the most recent break-through inventions in the eye care and eye ware in the world? Scientific knowledge moves forward all the time and different new technologies help advance eye care. For example, lasers are now widely used for eye surgery and bio-technology is advancing creation of medicines that help keep eyes healthy. Lasers ... read more
Air pollution and eyes
Our eyes are the most delicate tissue in our bodies exposed to the atmosphere. It is natural to assume that air quality and air pollution affect our eyes. We collected several articles and publications that address this issue. What can we do to protect our eyes from the pollutants in the air that are all ... read more
Avoid Eye Injuries During Holidays!
Holidays is a happy season to visit and spend quality time with family and friends, attend parties, give gifts and thanks, prepare holiday food and celebrate in many ways. At the same time during holidays we all get a little bit more stressed, busy, and rushed. It is important not to forget our health, and ... read more
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that affects people with diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that interferes with the body’s ability to properly use and store sugar and is the leading cause of blindness among adults age 20 to 74 years. There are over 25 million Americans living with diabetes, and Hispanic Americans suffer at a ... read more
Cataract Surgery...What are your options?
Did you know that cataract surgery available today offers a wide variety of options to provide a comprehensive customizable treatment for your eyes? Today’s cataract surgery offers options that can correct additional eye conditions, granting access to a new lifestyle. Many cataract procedures allow patients to have minimal dependency on glasses and contacts allowing ... read more