Providing the best eye care information

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Surgical solution to correct double vision. Children aren’t the only patients with strabismus (eye misalignment). Most people with eye muscle disorders are diagnosed before age five. But a large number of patients are seen with this problem for the first time as...

Take action on double vision. Double vision, or diplopia, is seeing two, often overlapping, images of a single object. When it newly occurs in a mature patient, it may be associated with many conditions or diseases. An eye exam can identify if the cause is a cataract,...

New FDA approved treatment for reading vision. By: Dr. Carlton Fenzl If you’re over 40, you’ve probably noticed your near vision isn’t as sharp as it used to be. Reading fine print may require you to wear reading glasses or bifocals. For those who dislike wearing...