Floaters are generally common and, in most cases, not a cause for immediate concern. Floaters are tiny specks or cobweb-like shapes that appear to float in your field of vision. They are often more noticeable when looking at a plain background or bright light. Floaters are typically caused by small clumps of gel-like material called vitreous …
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Eye exams are important for patients with other systemic diseases (diseases that affect the overall body). Eye exams can help detect and monitor various eye-related complications that may arise due to these diseases. The health problems include diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, rheumatoid arthritis, and taking certain medications like hydroxychloroquine or chemotherapy. Jahnle Eye Associates has …
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by Dr. Erika Saucedo Digital eye strain can affect people of all ages. Here are 8 tips to aid in your symptoms of eye strain. Blink: When using computers and other digital screen devices, you blink 5-7 times per minute which is half the rate of what humans normally blink. Remembering to blink is important …
It’s that time of year again – back to school! In addition to stocking up on school supplies, don’t forget to take care of your eyes. We collected the best advice of our doctors. Dr. Mekel: I recommend that all children who wear glasses should get lenses with the following technologies: Polycarbonate lenses Blue light …
10 Rules for Contact Lens Care Contact lenses are medical devices which can only be dispensed by prescription. They must be regarded with the same caution as prescription drugs, necessitating prescription expiration dates and follow-up visits with your eye doctor once a year for contact lens evaluation. When you wear contact lenses, your eyes go …
Diabetes and Eye Health by Dr. Kelly Krespan Diabetes affects the blood vessels in your body. When it comes to your eyes, diabetes affects the small blood vessels in the retina. We call this diabetic retinopathy. The retina is the photoreceptor layer on the inside of the eye, and a healthy retina is important for …
