By Dr. Scott Han Not all of us get all the proper nutritional needs in our everyday diet, so I’m a believer in nutritional supplements as part of the medical therapy, especially for those with Dry Eye Disease (DED). For my patients, I prescribe HydroEye by Science Based Health because of their blend of EPA, […]
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While most parents recognize the value of routine dental care, they often underestimate the importance of testing their child’s eyes. Did you know that 80% of all learning is through the visual system, and decreased vision can significantly affect educational success, athletic ability and even social interaction? Studies find that 1 in 4 children, ages 5 to […]
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Computers and Dry Eye Disease By Dr. Scott Han Computer use seems unavoidable nowadays, and unfortunately it is one of the leading causes of Dry Eye Disease (DED). But the good news is that there is now a great eyewear product that offers relief to the computer user. I recommend Gunnar computer eyewear to my […]
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An article reported in the September American Journal of Ophthalmology reported that there was a connection between those having cataract surgery and improved survival. A study by The Blue Mountains Eye Study Cohort looked at the mortality rate of those people with cataracts that had undergone cataract surgery verses those that had not received the […]
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This is why we recommend non-generic products for our patients, and only sell high quality, brand- names in The Optical Gallery at The Eye Associates. NOTICE from www.FDA.gov: RECALL of OTC artificial tear by Altaire Pharmaceuticals Altaire Pharmaceuticals issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 9 lots of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution, 30 mL, a […]
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Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However the following are groups at higher risk for developing glaucoma: African Americans People over 60 People with family members with glaucoma Hispanics Asians Steroid Users People who have had eye injuries People who are very nearsightedness People at high risk for glaucoma should get a complete eye exam […]
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Dr. Jacqueline Burkhardt from The Eye Associates talks about the importance of early detection and treatment of Macular Degeneration.
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No…you can’t lose your contact lenses BEHIND your eye. We get this question all the time, but rest assured that it is not physically possible for the lens to go there. Most often, a soft contact has become folded and just appears to be lost. It is best to use lubricating drops to make the […]
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Diagnosing glaucoma is not always clear cut and easy. The following are some of the tests needed to determine if you have glaucoma and need treatment to protect your vision. Tonometry: Tonometry measures the pressure (IOP) within your eye. Ophthalmoscopy: This diagnostic procedure helps the doctor examine your optic nerve for glaucoma damage. Visual Field […]
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Premier Surgeon 250 List surgeon, Dr. Cathleen McCabe from The Eye Associates, talks about who is a candidate for Clear Lens Replacement surgery.
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