Safe Celebrations: Opening Champagne

By Dr. Michael Boehm Many people celebrate the holidays by popping open champagne or other bubbly beverages. A champagne cork can fly up to 50 mph as it leaves the bottle, so if a popping cork strikes an eye, the celebration can change into a tragedy. A flying...

Paying the Price for Beauty

By Dr. Anwi Etame This time of year there are parties galore for Christmas and New Years. Many ladies will glam it up by buying a new outfit, getting hair and nails done, and wearing a little more makeup than usual. But did you know that there are conditions known to...

Hit the Slopes in Bollẻ Snow Goggles

ESA carries the very stylish, state-of-the-art snow goggles designed by Bollẻ to protect your eyes while you ski, snowboard or enjoy your favorite outdoor winter activity. Bollẻ technology includes anti-fogging, triple layer face foam for a firm and comfortable fit,...

How to Avoid Screen Fatigue

It’s that time of year for shopping online or by phone, studying for finals or binging on your favorite holiday movies. All that time looking at a screen can cause your eyes to feel dry and tired. Use the 20/20/20 rule to give your eyes a break during long periods of...

Diabetes and Double Vision

By: James Wymore, M.D. Diabetes causes a wide array of problems throughout the body, and the eye is no exception. Diplopia, or double vision, is one of those problems. It can occur suddenly and be quite uncomfortable and alarming. The effects of diabetes can damage...

Effects of Lazy Eye

Be vigilant about lazy eye. “Approximately four of every 100 preschool children demonstrate amblyopia or lazy eye which leads to loss of vision in otherwise healthy eyes,” explains Dr. Frederick, Pediatric Ophthalmologist. The vision loss is permanent unless...