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Alzheimer’s and Cataract Surgery

December 29, 2016

It can be a very difficult decision whether to perform surgery to remove cataracts from the eyes of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease but some new studies have provided some much …


Free Glasses for Kindergarten Kids

Free Glasses for Kindergarten Kids!

December 20, 2016

We all want our kids to do well in school and as parents we try to do everything in our power to help them be ready. Unfortunately, there is an …


Do Tablets Damage my Child’s Eyes?

July 16, 2014

Many of us while growing up had their parents admonish you for getting too close to the TV with the warning “You’re going to ruin your eyes!” That same warning …


Everything You Want to Know about Your Eyes and Pregnancy

July 8, 2014

Pregnancy definitely can affect the eyes. It is a time of hormone fluctuations, blood circulation changes, and fluid retention. Together, these things can produce a variety of changes to the …


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Glaucoma – The Silent Theif

July 2, 2014

Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as the “silent thief” of vision because it usually has no or very little initial symptoms but slowly damages the optic nerve which carries vision to the …


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Why Is My Eye Twitching

June 4, 2014

A common concern from our patients is that of a twitching eyelid. It is usually uncontrollable and is tough to ignore. The good news is that most of the time …


My child got sunscreen in his eye. What should I do?

May 6, 2014

Getting stuff in our eyes hurts. As a dad, I’ve had many fingers in my eyes while wrestling with my kids and it always stops me in my tracks. Our …


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I Have Glasses. Will My Child Need Them Too?

February 5, 2014

A question we often get from parents at Doctors EyeCare is “I have glasses. What are the chances my child will need glasses?” A lot of research has been done …