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2021 Flex-Spending
Every day can be a busy time of the year, and it can be stressful and challenging due to COVID-19. It's easy to overlook important items on your...
Using Computers And Vision Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome Almost everyone uses computers in the modern world, whether for recreation, employment, education, or any combination of...
Do You Have Vision Problems?
Vision problems can turn ordinary pursuits such as driving or reading into an impossible task. Damage to sensitive components of the eye,...
Colon Cancer Detected in Eye Exams?
When is the last time you went to the eye doctor? Chances are it has been a while. Although your vision appears to be fine, there are far more...
Can I Wear Contact Lenses During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers knew that the eye was a possible route of infection but were not exactly sure which parts of the...
Smoking, Diabetes, and Eye Health
If you have Type I Diabetes and smoke, you are putting your vision in jeopardy. Research has shown nicotine can increase the risk of diabetic...
Pressure to Change How We Measure Eye Pressure
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD For the past few years, when eye care professionals attend any continuing education courses on glaucoma, there is one...
Flex Spending Account Reminder
It is that time of year to heed the mantra – “use it or lose” when it comes to FSA accounts. Too many people forfeit dollars simply because they do...
Dry Eye–Aggravated with Mask Wearing
As the crisp, cool air of Fall descends upon us in the Northeast, so does the time for us to get out our sweaters, cup our warm beverages and watch...
Blue Light Protection for Back-to-School
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Parents are doing as much as they can to safeguard their kids this year. Getting blue light protection for their childrens’...
No Swimming with Contacts: Optometrist not on Duty
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD When we think of fun in the summer sun it often involves water in some way. We love to hit the beach, open our pools, kayak...
Can I Wear My Contacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers knew that the eye was a possible route of infection but were not exactly...
Eye Procedures and Treatments
Many eye disorders that cause total blindness can be treated successfully enough to prevent this final outcome. Modern technologies and techniques...