Category Archives: Women’s Eye Health

Dr. Patricia Bath changed the history of ophthalmology through her tremendous sight-saving accomplishments, shattering glass ceilings along the way. After excelling academically throughout her high school, college and medical studies, Dr. Bath invented the Laserphaco Probe, a device that enables more precise and less painful cataract surgeries. In 1988, she Read more...

Why do we have eyelashes? Eyelashes perform a group of important functions, although they are quite simply just short hairs that grow along the edges of our eyelids. They not only protect our eyes from potential injury and infection by keeping out particles of dust and debris, but also provide Read more…

Diabetes is a rapidly growing global health issue, and over 9% of Americans have diabetes while about 1.5 million more are diagnosed every year. As you may already be familiar with some of the heightened health risks associated with diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease and neuropathy, it is extremely important Read more...

As the demands and responsibilities of modern life increase, and technology decreases the necessity of physical activity, it can certainly become difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Studies continue to prove the countless benefits of living healthfully and actively with a nutritious diet, and preservation of one's visual health is Read more...

Potential hazards and health risks associated with exposure to chemicals are certainly worthwhile concerns, as we aim to protect our families and ourselves from harm. Why then are most of us in the dark when it comes to chemical ingredients found in personal care products and cosmetics, which we use Read more...

Do you experience irritated, itchy eyes throughout the warm weather months? These symptoms, along with noticeable redness and excessive tears, may indicate that you are suffering from seasonal ocular allergies. Sometimes our immune system causes the body to produce antibodies, in response to allergens, resulting in an unpleasant reaction. Ocular allergies occur when the delicate tissues covering the eye Read more...

Don’t let Glaucoma steal your vision! Known as “the sneak thief of sight” due to the disease’s ability to cause of blindness with little or no symptoms before hand,  glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma affects over an estimated 4 million Americans, and half Read more...

Has it been a while since your last eye exam? With the new year, it might be time to consider an appointment to make sure your vision hasn’t changed and that your eyes are healthy. Your eye exam is more than just checking on the state of your vision and Read more…

It is that time of year again, when allergies wreak havoc on our eyes. If you have noticed redness and irritation of your eyes, accompanied by itchy and watery sensations, there is a chance that you are experiencing ocular allergies. On the other hand, it might be dry eye syndrome, a reaction to your contacts or Read more…

We all want healthy eyes but you’d be surprised how much we unintentionally harm them. There are plenty of things that we do to our eyes which can cause infections and injury. Here are some everyday bad habits that can damage your eyes. Touching and rubbing your eyes Rubbing your eyes Read more…