Online Patient Registration Forms

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You can now request your next appointment online.  Visit the Contact Us section of our web site and complete the Patient Registration Form.  The form is secure and our office will be notified once the form is complete.  When you walk in for your next appointment, we’ll already  have the information entered into our computers.  […]

Cataracts: Common but Treatable

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In the United States, this month is Cataract Awareness Month. Have you been informed that cataracts are the most common reason behind vision loss among patients who are over 55 years old? Actually, more than fifty percent of all North Americans aged 65 and older have some degree of cataract development. So what exactly is […]

Keep a Lid on Eye Hygiene

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Have you noticed that you might be suffering from inflamed eyelids, also called blepharitis? It’s a commonly occurring eyelid inflammation, sometimes linked to a bacterial eye infection, certain sorts of skin conditions, or dry eyes. Generally, symptoms include redness, itching, burning, a gritty sensation in the eye, tearing and crusting around the eye. It can […]

Playing Safe

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Choosing the best toys with eye safety in mind is something all moms and dads worry about. How do we select toys that keep our kids’ eyes safe? Children are born with a primitive visual system which forms throughout their early years with the right sort of stimulation. Nothing stimulates a child’s visual development better […]

Focusing on Lazy Eyes

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Amblyopia, which is also called lazy eye, is a condition commonly seen in many of our younger patients. Amblyopia comes about when vision in one eye is stifled. This might occur if a child isn’t able to see properly through one eye because of issues with distance vision, and in some cases, astigmatism, or something […]

Are Smartphones Eye-Safe?

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Do you ever wonder about the effect your mobile device might be having on your sight? In truth, these devices are wonderful, because they let us stay connected no matter where we are. However most people have a habit of holding their handheld devices right in front of their eyes. Reading off the small screens […]

Eye Risks from Diabetes

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While many people are familiar with diabetes, they may not be aware of the eye related damage it can cause. Diabetes is a disorder that disrupts the metabolic process that causes elevated blood sugar levels either due to inadequate production of insulin or because the body does not efficiently use the insulin produced (depending on […]