I saw a lot of students and parents in my clinic last month who took my advice and added an eye exam to their back to school list. However, many children with corrected vision, as well as children with 20-20…
The start of school is just around the corner. It’s time for new backpacks, clothes and school supplies. It’s also time to schedule back-to-school eye exams to make sure your child’s vision hasn’t changed. Just as you equip your child…
Tomorrow I go in for surgery. My situation leading up to this point has been an eye-opening reversal of roles, as I found myself on the other side of the doctor-patient relationship. Being on the receiving end of diagnosis and…
Dilating your pupils is necessary for me to give you a comprehensive eye exam and (hopefully) a clean bill of health. Besides measuring your vision acuity (i.e., how well you see), it is very important that I examine the physiology…
On occasion I'll use this space for product reviews based on my observations in clinic. PureVision 2HD is a monthly disposable contact lens from Bausch + Lomb that I have been fitting for about a month. I am impressed with…
The hottest advancement in entertainment technology is 3D. It’s popping up in blockbuster movies, on computer screens and as a somewhat controversial feature in gaming systems. Although it’s not brand-new, the technology has come a long way and is ready…
Ever wonder why doctors sometimes recommend a name brand prescription drug over a cheaper generic? And does it seem like your optometrist or ophthalmologist tends to do so more often? There’s a reason for both. With the cost of drugs…