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Migraine And Eye Pain
Eye Pain Can Be More Serious Than A Simple Irritation What is eye pain? It is known as ophthalmalgia. Eye pain is more serious than the simple...
Is Your Child Suffering From Social And Communication Difficulties At School?
Social And Communication Difficulties Could Be Due To Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) There are ongoing initiatives in September 2021 to increase...
What is an Astigmatism and What is Keratoconus?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD It is not uncommon for patients to come in and ask their doctor what an astigmatism is or for them to become concerned...
Healthy Aging Gracefully And Your Eyes Health
September 2021 Is Healthy Aging Month Healthy Aging Month is September 2021. The American Academy of Ophthalmology celebrates Healthy Aging...
Your Eyes Are Sophisticated And Resourceful
Your Eyes Are Sophisticated And Resourceful Our eyes are elaborate and resourceful. Our eyes take in and process light and communicate information...
Managing Digital Eye Strain
Digital Devices And Vision Syndrome Almost everyone uses digital devices like computers, tablets, e-readers, and mobile in today's digital world;...
Can Weightlifting be Damaging to My Eyes?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Weightlifting can cause temporary but significant increases in eye pressure also known as intraocular pressure. In some...
Back-to-School 2020 Eye Care Purchases With FSA, LCFSA, HSA, And HRA Dollars
FSA, LCFSA, HSA, And HRA Dollars For Back-to-School 2020 Purchases Wow! It is Back to School Fall 2020. Many people are not aware that they can use...
Back To School 2021 And Potential Eye Issues Resulting From Digital / E-Learning
COVID-19 And Back To School 2021 Back to school for 2021 is upon us again. Not like 2020, we have several COVID-19 Vaccines. The schools, teachers,...
July 2021 Is UV Safety Month: Love Your Eyes And Protect Them From UV Rays
Love your eyes and protect them from UV Rays. July 2021 is UV (Ultraviolet) Safety Month. It is summertime now and we are getting past COVID-19, and...
Your Eyes Are Priceless: July Is National Eye Injury Prevention Month
We just celebrated July 4th, 2021, and this is a period where there are many eye injuries due to fireworks. July is National Eye Injury...
Enjoying Fireworks And Practicing Eye Safety
The Fourth of July! It is just around the corner, and with that comes a lot of celebrations, Independence Day parades, and fireworks. Sure fireworks...
Outdoor Sports And Eye Safety – June Is National Safety Month
The month of June is a time for fun and entertaining. It is also National Safety Month. The CDC reported that approximately 2000 U.S. workers...
Did My Vision Worsen During the Pandemic?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Increased screen time and less time spent outdoors can have negative impacts on our eyesight and health. While it may be...
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,...