These days, you may be spending more time at home than ever before. Learn what hazards to avoid around your home that could endanger your eye heath and cause home eye injuries. Common Eye Injuries at Home Approximately 94,000 eye injuries occur because of a product used at home. Experts say wearing safety glasses and…
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Home Remedies for Simple Eye Problems
Many eye problems require an ophthalmologist’s medical knowledge from years of clinical and surgical training, but there are simple eye problems that you can treat safely at home. Here are a few eye problems that can respond to home treatment, with tried and true remedies. Treating Black Eyes at Home You can usually treat a black…
Home Remedies to Reduce Dry Eye Symptoms
At some point, nearly everyone experiences that gritty, uncomfortable feeling when their eyes become too dry. But for some people, dry eye is more than a temporary annoyance. It is an ongoing problem called ocular surface disease that demands constant management. Ocular surface disease is a very common disorder. It happens when your eyes don’t produce…
Over-the-Counter and Home Remedies for Bloodshot Eyes
Most of us have experienced bloodshot or red eyes. They can look unpleasant, with pink or red streaks in the parts of your eyes that are usually white. Bloodshot eyes can also be uncomfortable—with itchiness, tearing, and burning all common symptoms. What Causes Red or Bloodshot Eyes? Various irritants can cause vessels on the eye…
Should You Switch from Glasses to Contact Lenses During COVID-19?
Infectious disease experts are suggesting that people who usually wear contact lenses should consider making a temporary switch to wearing glasses during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the fundamental guidelines for avoiding COVID-19 infection is to avoid touching your face, but if you wear contact lenses, you must touch your eyes every day, sometimes multiple…
Addressing the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Dear Valued Patients, We have reopened for patient care at all of our locations as of May 4th, 2020. We are gradually scheduling appointments with patients, and any surgeries that were cancelled are being rescheduled. To support the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community, we have made some changes on the way…
LASIK Myths: Fact vs. Fiction
LASIK laser eye surgery is one of the most common elective eye procedures. LASIK is proven to be a safe, reliable, effective method of permanent vision correction. Unfortunately, you may have heard some LASIK myths that make you understandably apprehensive to move forward with the operation. Let’s dive into some of the common misconceptions about…
Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Right for Me?
If you’ve grown tired of wearing contacts or eyeglasses, you may be wondering if LASIK eye surgery is right for you. We asked our LASIK expert Dr. Kathleen Petro some frequently-asked questions about LASIK laser eye surgery, to help answer your questions and calm your nerves regarding the refractive eye surgery. What results should I…