Do you know what food is “egg-cellent” for your eyes? You guessed it: Eggs! Eggs contain many nutrients that are very good for your health. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two nutrients found in egg yolks that can promote good retinal health and prevent macular degeneration, the #1 cause of blindness in the United States. They…
Every year approximately 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery. The most common surgery done in the United States can dramatically improve vision that has become cloudy. But did you know that your happiness with the outcome of cataract surgery is partially the result of some important decisions you will make prior to surgery? To better…
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the #1 cause of blindness in the US. In this devastating disease, damage to the part of your retina responsible for your central vision results in a blind spot in the center of your vision. This type of vision loss makes it very difficult to read, see people’s faces, and…
Today is Summer Solstice. That means it’s the longest day of the year. If you live in Wellington, FL that means your day is 13 hours and 49 minutes long! Hopefully your workday is shorter and the time you spend wearing contact lenses today is shorter as well! Did you know? Your cornea and the…
Ever wonder why your contact lens prescription is different than your eyeglass prescription? The Answer (one of them): Vertex Distance. Vertex distance is the distance between the back of your eyeglass lens and your eye. A contact lens sits directly on your eye, so the vertex distance is essentially zero. Your glasses and the phoropter…
Does your child use the wrong color for objects on work sheets or have issues reading pages with colored text? Children who are color deficient are generally unaware of the problem and it can interfere with their learning abilities when not detected early. Schedule a visit to our children’s eye care center in Wellington, Florida….
With Christmas shopping in full swing, you may find yourself strolling by the cosmetic counter at your local department store. And although that makeover with new lipstick and the perfect shade of bronzer or eyeliner may sound appealing, it would be less so if you knew your new look was to be accompanied by an…
Did you know that there are 3 layers to your tears? The layer closest to your eye consists of mucus that adheres the tears to your eye. The bulky middle layer is the aqueous or watery part of your tears. It carries enzymes in it that fight infection from bacteria that find a way into…
Pink Eye: The Dreaded Condition that Keeps Kids and Parents and Bob Costas at Home In February, the 2014 Winter Olympics filled the headlines of major papers and news stations. But perhaps more memorable than the yellow tap water of Sochi Hotels or the white snow on the ski slopes, were the Pink Eyes of…
The Symptoms : It’s 7 A.M., you’re sipping your morning cup of coffee, when out of the corner of your eye, you see a flash of light. You move your eyes and you see it again. You also notice what looks like a string or spot in your vision that seems to move when you…
