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Cosmetics and Eye Health

When it comes to the products we use around our eyes, like mascara and facial cleansers, it’s important to choose the right products to safeguard the delicate skin and our eye health.


Myopia Management in Kids

According to WHO research, the number of Myopic (nearsighted) children will double by the year 2050. That means that 50% of children on earth will need correction for myopia.


Glasses vs. Contact Lenses Prescriptions

When it comes to vision correction, understanding the differences between contact lenses and glasses prescriptions is essential for ensuring optimal visual clarity and comfort.


Lenses Built for Kids

From ages 6 to 19, children and teens undergo significant changes in their vision. SmartLife Young Lenses by Zeiss are designed with age, anatomy, and lifestyle of youth in mind.


Treatment for Dry Eye with Eterna

Dry eye can be a persistent and uncomfortable condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. While traditional treatments offer temporary relief, a groundbreaking solution has emerged in the form of Eterna™ — a noninvasive, FDA-cleared radiofrequency device designed to alleviate dry eye symptoms.


Menopause and Dry Eye

Menopause is a stage of life that brings about many changes in a woman's body, including hormonal fluctuations that can impact various aspects of health. While many are familiar with common symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings, one lesser-known effect of menopause is dry eye.


5 Daily Habits to Protect Your Vision

March is Save Your Vision Month, which aims to raise awareness about maintaining good eye health. Our vision is priceless, yet it is often neglected until problems arise. Fortunately, simple daily habits can go a long way in preserving our eyesight for years. Here are five habits you can incorporate into your daily routine:


Safeguarding Against Computer Vision Syndrome

Protecting our patients against Computer Vision Syndrome is just as important as having them wear safety glasses in the workplace. Most people know they should wear safety glasses when operating machinery, but most don’t understand the dangers of computer vision syndrome.


Clearing the Air: Understanding and Managing Ocular Allergies

Allergies and allergic responses are the body's response to a foreign substance, generally a protein, like pollen, pet dander, medications, or foods. In most cases, an allergic response is the body overreacting to an allergen, which can cause significant problems. In the eye, allergy symptoms are not life-threatening, but they are annoying. Itching, watering, sticky and redness are the most common symptoms we see in our patients.


Introducing Eterna

Radiofrequency (RF) treatment with Eterna emerges as a groundbreaking solution for managing dry eyes by utilizing controlled heat to stimulate the meibomian glands responsible for production.