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Category Archives: Eye Diseases

Reality Check from Dr. Amy: Melanoma is a risk for us all.

I received the dreaded phone call from my oldest sister this weekend. The conversation started like this “don’t freak out, but I have to tell you something”. Immediately I thought of her three beautiful kids, as any mom would, but she said they are all just fine and as rambunctious as Read more…

Can I wear my contact lenses while swimming?

For contact lens wearers the hot days of summer bring up an often asked question: Is it okay to wear contact lenses while swimming?  Wearing contact lenses in the water can put you at risk for eye infections, some of which can impact your vision.  Therefore, eye health should be Read more…

How Often Do I Really Need to Replace My Contact Lenses?

It’s the end of the month, and you are down to your last pair of contacts. “Another couple weeks shouldn’t be too bad, right?” you think to yourself. “What’s the harm? So what if I wear mine a little longer.” Unfortunately, this thought process goes on too often, and can lead to some Read more…