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December 2021: Toys/Gifts Can Be Hazardous For Our Children
Children's Safe Toys And Gifts December 2021 is “Safe Toys And Celebration”/ Gifts month. Kids are filled with anticipation and excitement because...
Diabetic Retinopathy Can Result In Blindness
Diabetic Retinopathy And Blindness This week is a continuation of Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month with emphasis on Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)....
Marijuana Is Not A Cure For Glaucoma
What You Should Know About Glaucoma According to the CDC, “about 3 million Americans have glaucoma. It is the second leading cause of...
Understanding Your 2021 Flexible Spending Dollars
Flexible Spending Account 2021 Yes, it is that time of the year again. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can be a lifesaver for many people....
November 2021 Is Diabetes And Eye Disease Awareness Month
Diabetes And Eye Diseases People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and...
New Eye Technology That Is Making A Difference
Innovative And Advanced Eye Care Technology In the world of eye care, new technology, medical technologies, and innovation are constantly improving...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Stop in our office and show your support by purchasing pink colored bottles of lens cleaner. We our partnering with the Maurer Foundation and...
What You Need To Know About Vison Problems
Vision Problems At some point in our lives, we may have experienced vision problems. Vision problems can turn everyday activities like driving,...
Vision Is An Important Sense That Maintains Sharpness In Our Mind
Vision Is Our Most Important Sense Vision is one of our five senses and perhaps the most important and relied upon in our daily lives. For this...
October 2021 Is Eye Injury and Blindness Month
Eye Injury and Blindness Our eyes are very valuable. Therefore, we must protect them from eye injuries that could lead to blindness. “We live in a...
Dry Eyes And Eye Pain
What Is Eye Pain? What is eye pain? It is known as ophthalmalgia. Eye pain discomfort can fall into two categories: Ocular pain occurs on the eye's...
Does Your Child Experience Vision Loss?
Vision Loss In Children- Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) In September 2021 there is an increased awareness about Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)...
What is an Astigmatism and What is Keratoconus?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD It is not uncommon for patients to come in and ask their doctor what an astigmatism is or for them to become concerned...
Healthy Aging Month, September 2021
Healthy Aging Month, September 2021 The American Academy of Ophthalmology celebrates Healthy Aging Month, September 2021, by making seniors aware of...
Our Eyes Are Elaborate And Multifaceted
Our Eyes Are Elaborate And Multifaceted Our eyes are elaborate and multifaced. Our eyes take in and process light and communicate information to the...
Digital Devices And Digital Eye Strain
The Impact Of Digital Devices On Our Lives Almost everyone uses digital devices like computers, tablets, e-readers, and mobile in today's digital...
Can Weightlifting Damage My Eyes?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Weightlifting can cause temporary but significant increases in eye pressure also known as intraocular pressure. In some...
Children’s Eye Health / Safety Month August 2021
Back To School And Your Child's Vision The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated August 2021 as Children Eye Health / Safety month. It...