Excessive blue light exposure leads to poor quality sleep and more. From smartphones to computers, laptops, and tablets, we are all accustomed to using digital screens for work, for play, and everything in between. But the constant glare from screens or monitors can lead to headaches, blurred vision, tired eyes, or poor sleep patterns—even eye […]
The eyes have it.
Regular eye exams are important for those with diabetes. Diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the eyes. Since November is diabetic eye disease awareness month, it’s beneficial to learn more about how vision can be affected. Diabetes results in too much sugar in the blood and can itself be diagnosed with a thorough […]
Shingles: Seek Medical Treatment to Prevent Eye Damage
Herpes zoster, commonly called shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. After the chickenpox subsides, the virus lies dormant in the body. When the viral antibodies that had been dormant begin to move along nerve pathways, they come to life and initiate a reaction along those pathways. It’s common to […]
When Both Eyes Need Surgery
Why We Perform Surgeries Two Weeks Apart How do you schedule a patient’s eye procedures when both eyes require surgery? Some doctors perform surgeries on both eyes, a day or two apart. At Glenwood Family Eye Center, we choose the more-conservative approach of scheduling eye surgeries two weeks apart. On the rare occasion that complications […]
Protecting Your Contact Lenses – and Your Eyes
As a follow-up to the first article in the series, A Clear Priority for Contact Lens Wearers, now that you know what symptoms to watch for, here are tips for proper care of contacts: Don’t Overwear Them—If your contact lenses only last for two weeks or a month, resist the temptation to wear them longer. […]
A Clear Priority for Contact Lens Wearers
Contact lenses can miraculously improve your vision, but wearing them the wrong way can actually harm your eyesight. This summer, one New York Times article reported about a lady who had 27 contact lenses removed from her right eye. Ouch! Her doctors noticed the problem while prepping her for cataract surgery. Thankfully, it’s fairly rare […]