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An Enjoyable And Active Lifestyle Without Cataract
“The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter – often an unconscious but still a faithful interpreter – in the eye.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre June...
Staring At Your Computer And Vision Syndrome; Fatigue And Eyestrain
Computer Vision Syndrome Almost everyone uses computers in the modern world, whether for recreation, employment, education, or any combination of...
Can My Eyes Sunburn?
Warm temps are finally here and we all will experience that first day of sunburn. But what about our eyes? Can they get sunburn too? Most...
Blue Light Exposure And Macular Degeneration
Protecting Your Eyes from Damage Our eyes and blue light are not ideal situations. The eyes are not very good at blocking the blue light, therefore,...
You Own An Invaluable Asset, Your Eye Vision
Your eye vision is an invaluable asset. In the United States, a person loses his or her vision every 7 minutes. The annual economic impact of vision...
The Beauty of Spring And Exacerbated Eye Symptoms
Spring is here! The trees are blooming, the grass is turning green, we have cool air, and pollens in the air. We put away the fall clothes...
Emerging Eye Care Technology Is Exerting Pressure To Change How We Measure Eye Pressure
New methodologies and protocols for the eye industry are rapidly changing just like other industries due to new technology, training, and...
Your Eyes And Managing Eye Pain
Eye Pain We take a lot of aspects of our vision for granted. We expect to see nearby and faraway objects clearly, even if we require our eye care...
Are the Eyes a Window to the Heart?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, diagnostic test in many optometrists’ offices, and it gives them a...
No Contact Lenses While Swimming: No Optometrist On Duty
Spring is here and summer is around the corner. We are all excited and welcome the opportunity to get past the pandemic, COVID-19. When we think of...
Aggravated Dry Eyes And Mask Wearing
As the crisp, cool air of Fall descends upon us in the Northeast, so does the time for us to get out our sweaters, cup our warm beverages and watch...
Diabetic Smokers: Vision Loss And Your Health
Catching things early and quitting smoking are two actions patients can take to minimize their risk of retinal damage (and vision loss) due to Type...
In Harm’s Way: Kids’ Corneas and Hand Sanitizer
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Alcohol based hand sanitizers (ABHS) have been adopted by many as a convenient way to sanitize hands when hand washing...
Conditions and Diseases, Know Your Eyes Health
It is imperative that you know your eye conditions and potential diseases that will impact your health. Your eyes are intricate complex. They take...
Your Eye Doctor May Spot a Brain Tumor by Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD “A regular, routine eye test can sometimes detect eye problems that indicate the...
Athletes Choose LASIK To Maximize Their Performance
Athletes Choose LASIK To Maximize Their Performance Vision is integral to an athlete’s physical performance. Professional athletes train their...
2021 Flex Spending
Every day can be a busy time of the year, and it can be stressful and challenging due to COVID-19. It's easy to overlook important items on your...
Wearing My Contact Lenses During The Pandemic
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers knew that the eye was a possible route of infection but were not...