Why Our Kids Might Not Live to a Ripe Old Age (And What We Can Do About It)
We’ve heard the statistics so many times that they no longer seem startling: More than 30 percent of U.S. adults and 17 percent of children are obese. What does that…
What’s Your HIV Status? Better to Be in the Know Than in the Dark
In the 1990s, I treated many patients with AIDS who suffered eye damage and vision loss due to the immune system breakdown caused by the disease. Today, AIDS and HIV,…
Sunscreen — Odds Are, You Aren’t Using it Correctly
Recently, I wrote about the benefits of spending a few minutes in the sun. However, if you are outdoors for more than twenty minutes, you need sunscreen — probably a…
Healthy Vision Month — Defend Your Vision
In order to promote proper eye care, the National Eye Institute (NEI) has designated May as Healthy Vision Month. With that same aim, Insight Eyecare’s “iCare” blog launched just over…
Sunglasses Trends — Summer 2012
Besides protecting the eyes from damaging UV rays, sunglasses are a fun fashion staple. This season, trendsetters like Beyoncé and Katy Perry are rocking bold round sunglasses and quirky shapes…
Saying “Bye” to Craig Eye
For more than a year, I have gradually been replacing the Craig Eye name and logo with the now-familiar Insight Eyecare logo. I am happy to announce that our transformation…
Best Sources of Vitamin D
It is generally known that vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the body, which is needed to maintain strong, healthy bones and teeth. However, vitamin D is linked to many…
Do Eye Supplements Work?
Patients often ask whether taking nutritional supplements will protect their vision and prevent or slow the progression of degenerative eye diseases. Research has shown that certain vitamins and minerals support…
Regular Eye Exams Can Prevent Vision Loss Caused by Glaucoma
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness and affects more than 2.2 million Americans. The disease often has no symptoms and goes unnoticed…
Vision Therapy Tools, Part 2
I introduced you in September to some simple yet effective tools used in our Vision Therapy clinic. In this follow-up, I will cover some other common tools and equipment used…