Over the last week, I’ve had many requests for information about the negative impact of blue light exposure. The questions have come from worried...
Eye Care
Should I Be Wearing Sunglasses This Summer?
Sunglasses are a staple of the summer months. Sure, they help you accessorize your favorite look, but they do so much more. During the previous...
Telemedicine in Eye Care
I am tired of all the pandemic stuff, but lately the telemedicine concept is getting to me even more. Doctors don’t seem to want to see their...
Coronavirus and Your Eyes
If you’re like me, you’re getting sick (pun intended!) of all the news, emails, websites, postings and broadcasts about the COVID-19 Pandemic. Or...
Surprising Health Conditions Diagnosed on the Routine Eye Exam – Part 2
You can tell all THAT just from my eye exam?! Last month we opened a discussion on some of the general health conditions that can be diagnosed...
What the Heck Is a Snellen Vision Chart?
So, the year is 2020 and that’s got everyone thinking about vision, because we all recognize normal vision as being 20/20. But what does that really...
My Eye Is Bloody Red!
Waking up to or looking in a mirror to discover a bloody looking eye can be quite terrifying. The good news is, it often is not as serious as it may...
What is My Visual Field?
Eyesight involves two different abilities. One is called Acuity. That is your ability to see details, read print, recognize faces, and things like...
My Eyes Get Tired. Will Exercise Help?
A businesswoman told me that her eyes feel very tired by the end of her long day at work. She wanted to know if there were exercises she could do to...
Blepharitis Treatments
Do you suffer from sore, red, itchy or swollen eyelids? Do your eyes feel gritty or like there’s something in them? You could be experiencing a...
The Importance of Sunglasses
With summer approaching and temperatures rising, it becomes easier to remember to reach for your sunglasses. However, don’t forget, sunglasses hold...
Why Are My Eyes Itching?
Why Are My Eyes Itching? Like the rest of your body, the tissue around your eyes can react to the environment. The most common cause of itchy eyes...
High Blood Pressure and Your Eyes
Holiday season got you stressed? From Christmas lists, to baking, to travel, and in-laws, the holidays can be the busiest and most stressful time of...
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Vision?
Most patients with Diabetes have been told by their doctor that they need to have regular eye exams, but many don’t understand why. As November is...
What is the Best Treatment for Eye Allergies?
The hallmark symptom of ocular allergy is itching. Lots of other things can make your eye red, scratchy, watery, blurry, and crusty, but if it’s...
March is National Nutrition Awareness
March is National Nutrition Month. Making better nutritional choices can lead to better eye health and better overall health. Foods rich in vitamins...
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February is macular degeneration awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of decreased vision in the...
Eye Anatomy – Part 3: The Retina & Optic Nerve
Welcome to Part 3 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk about the Retina and the Optic Nerve. The Retina: The retina is...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the nerve that carries signals from your eye to your brain and is therefore very...
Eye Anatomy – Part 2: The Lens & Vitreous
Welcome to Part 2 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk about the Lens and Vitreous. The Lens: The lens sits behind the...
Eye Anatomy – Part 1: The Cornea & Iris
My name is Dr. Naina Gupta and I am one of the newest members of the Ideal Eye Surgery team. Patient education is a very important aspect of what...
Good News for UHC Medicare Patients
Ideal Eye Surgery Centers is pleased to announce we are once again in-network providers for UHC Medicare Advantage and AARP Medicare Complete health...
August is National Eye Exam Month!!!
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