The FDA released a warning last Friday about 26 different eye drops that could be contaminated. Check your cabinets and throw away any possible offenders. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-certain-eye-drops-several-major-brands-due-risk-eye
The next eclipse is close at hand- just around the corner on October 14th. While it’s exciting to see the sun dip behind the moon, it’s never fully covered and this can still leave your eyes at risk if you look directly at the sun. Your eyes should be covered by approved solar eclipse glasses […]
Much like this llama (that Dr. Linda painted- way to go!), you can also try on frames from home. We’re very excited to have a new online try on option- see what frames you like before you even step in the door. And send us your favorites so we can have them ready for you […]
Dr. Linda recently returned from spending four days doing eye exams in Northern Peru. In four days, the team of four doctors were able to see over 2500 patients and give out nearly 2000 glasses.
There are eye drops that can help those who use readers to be less dependent on their magnifiers. It starts as fast as 15 minutes and can last up to 6 hours. It reduces pupil size so not good for situations were more light is needed.
You may have heard some scary new lately about an eyedrop causing serious injury and in some cases death. Click on the links for additional information and for pictures of the drops. Take a minute to look through your cabinet and keep yourself and your loved ones safe: Pharmedica USA LLC’s Purely Soothing 15% MSM […]
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There has been wonderful progress in the treatment of wet macular degeneration (the fastest progressing type of macular degeneration) during my years in practice. The problem is that the medication has to be injected into the eye which is not painful but it is definitely anxiety-provoking. There is an FDA approved device to be implanted […]
Exercise is important to maintain health. Not anything new to anyone. What is new is a recent study named the Ireland Eye Study which examined different aspects of vision in relation to the exercise level of children. And it may surprise you that exercise does matter! Not only does being outside reduce the risk of […]
The rise in allergies among children has been a concern, it causes allergic conjunctivitis (a form of pink eye). This affects 30% of children and causes redness, itching and watering of the eye. It has been found that more fit children have less trouble with allergies and are less likely to develop asthma (AAO Sept. […]